Police have issued safety warnings owing to fog in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Police have issued safety warnings owing to fog in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

UAE weather: Speed limits reduced after morning fog alerts in Abu Dhabi and Dubai


Heavy fog led authorities to reduce speed limits in Abu Dhabi on Friday morning, with a safety warning issued in Dubai.

Alerts were sent to motorists in parts of Abu Dhabi, warning them that speed limits had been reduced to 80kph, while drivers were urged to exercise caution on the roads in Dubai due to poor visibility.

"Abu Dhabi Police call on motorists to exercise caution due to reduced visibility during the fog," the force wrote on X. "They are urged to follow changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards."

A similar message was issued by police in Dubai, where motorists were told to drive carefully in the heavy fog.

"With the formation of fog and reduced visibility in some areas of the emirate of Dubai, and in the interest of your safety, we remind you of the importance of reducing speed in accordance with road conditions, and exercising caution and care while driving," Dubai Police said on X.

The National Centre of Meteorology predicted the foggy conditions would continue until at least 9am on Friday.

Updated: October 16, 2026, 4:31 AM