Parts of the UAE could experience cloud cover over the National Day long weekend. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Parts of the UAE could experience cloud cover over the National Day long weekend. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Parts of the UAE could experience cloud cover over the National Day long weekend. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Parts of the UAE could experience cloud cover over the National Day long weekend. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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UAE National Day weather: Long weekend to see cooler days, cloud and chance of rain

Weather bureau also warns of fog

The National

November 30, 2022

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Residents can expect a modest drop in temperatures, strong winds and a chance of rain over the National Day long weekend.

The National Centre of Meteorology on Wednesday forecast slightly cooler weather on Thursday with some cloud cover and an increase in humidity by the evening.

Temperatures on Wednesday were set to reach a maximum of 32°C and drop as low as 14°C in the mountains.

The NCM also cautioned residents to expect fog or mist formation over some coastal and internal areas into Friday morning.

National Day falls on Friday and with many residents venturing outside to take part in the many activities, the NCM said they could expect a potentially cloudy day "with another slight decrease in temperatures".

"It will be humid by night and Saturday morning with a probability of fog or mist formation over some internal areas," it said.

The Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman could also become choppy.

It is also a busy weekend for sport with thousands expected to take in the Rugby 7s tournament in Dubai that runs from Thursday to Saturday.

The NCM said there was a "probability of light rainfall" over some coastal and eastern areas on Saturday. It is again expected to be humid with a threat of fog into Sunday morning.

More of the same is expected on the last day before work resumes. Sunday is set to be cloudy, humid and with winds of up to 30kph.

"The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and [Sea of] Oman," the NCM said.

Rain weather in Dubai - in pictures

  • Rain fell unexpectedly in Dubai on Tuesday after months of dry conditions. More is forecast for Wednesday. Photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Rain fell unexpectedly in Dubai on Tuesday after months of dry conditions. More is forecast for Wednesday. Photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Cars struggle to make their way through rising waters in the World Trade Centre area.
    Cars struggle to make their way through rising waters in the World Trade Centre area.
  • Rain quickly waterlogged the roads around Dubai's World Trade Centre.
    Rain quickly waterlogged the roads around Dubai's World Trade Centre.
  • Office workers take cover, with not a raincoat in sight.
    Office workers take cover, with not a raincoat in sight.
  • People sought shelter in a country where umbrellas and raincoats are almost unheard of.
    People sought shelter in a country where umbrellas and raincoats are almost unheard of.
  • Although rain is common in the Northern Emirates and on the east coast, Dubai and Abu Dhabi are dry for much of the year.
    Although rain is common in the Northern Emirates and on the east coast, Dubai and Abu Dhabi are dry for much of the year.
  • Around this time of year, the faithful attend mosques to pray for rain, which helps the country's food production industry.
    Around this time of year, the faithful attend mosques to pray for rain, which helps the country's food production industry.
  • Stepping lightly through a puddle on Tuesday afternoon.
    Stepping lightly through a puddle on Tuesday afternoon.
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The verdict Test matches in the UAE are known for speeding up on the last two days, but this was extreme. The first two innings of this Test took 11 sessions to complete. The remaining two were done in less than four. The nature of Pakistan’s capitulation at the end showed just how difficult the transition is going to be in the post Misbah-ul-Haq era.

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It firmly rejected “acts of terrorism, which constitute a flagrant violation of the sanctity of houses of worship”.

“Attacking places of worship is a form of terrorism and extremism that threatens peace and stability within societies,” it said.

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Updated: November 30, 2022, 1:21 PM
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