• Early morning fog causes low visibility in Dubai on January 13, 2022. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Early morning fog causes low visibility in Dubai on January 13, 2022. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The sun rises between the city's skyscrapers. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The sun rises between the city's skyscrapers. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Motorists cautiously begin their commute. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Motorists cautiously begin their commute. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • As the fog clears a few clouds can be seen in the sky. Antonie Robertson / The National
    As the fog clears a few clouds can be seen in the sky. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A jogger enjoys the cooler temperatures. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A jogger enjoys the cooler temperatures. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Fog covers the city's iconic buildings. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Fog covers the city's iconic buildings. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Motorists make their way to work in the fog. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Motorists make their way to work in the fog. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • It was also a hazy morning along the Al Gurm Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    It was also a hazy morning along the Al Gurm Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Gate Tower on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, is pictured among the haze. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Gate Tower on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, is pictured among the haze. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • The capital's Pineapple building stands tall as day breaks. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    The capital's Pineapple building stands tall as day breaks. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Abu Dhabi's skyline is just visible in the distance. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Abu Dhabi's skyline is just visible in the distance. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

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UAE weather: foggy conditions to continue into the weekend

Weather forecaster says fog is expected from 11pm Friday until 8:30am Saturday and warned motorists to drive carefully

The National

September 02, 2022

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Thick fog blanketed parts of the UAE early Friday morning.

Visibility was especially low in Dubai, with a safety warning issued by the emirate's police to motorists.

“Dubai Police urges motorists to drive safely and cautiously due to low visibility caused by fog formation across some parts in Dubai,” the force tweeted.

However, there were no flight delays at Dubai International Airport.

A forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology showed that the foggy weather would continue until Saturday.

“Fair in general and partly cloudy at times. Low clouds will appear over the eastern coast by morning,” the forecast said.

“Humid by night and Saturday morning with probability of fog or mist formation over some coastal and internal areas.”

NCM said fog is expected from 11pm Friday until 8:30am Saturday and warned motorists to drive carefully.

There will be highs of 42°C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi until Sunday, with lows of 28°C. There will also be light to moderate winds, with dust expected to blow during the daytime.

Updated: September 02, 2022, 5:33 PM
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