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Early morning walks require more layers to keep warm after the temperature falls overnight. Pawan Singh / The National
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As temperatures drop, this UAE resident wraps up against the cold along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Sales of warmer clothing increase as the mercury drops. Pawan Singh / The National
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Temperatures in some areas of the UAE fall into single figures overnight at this time of year. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The lowest temperatures are often recorded in the mountains of Jabal Jais. Pawan Singh / The National
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Residents enjoy exercising outdoors during the cooler months but still need to wrap up against the cold. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Residents used to warmer temperatures turn to hats and jumpers to keep away the cold during the desert winter. Pawan Singh / The National
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Sales of warmer clothing increase at this time of year whereas those on the hunt for summer outfits will find them hard to come by. Pawan Singh / The National
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Early morning walks require more layers to keep warm after the temperature falls overnight. Pawan Singh / The National
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As temperatures drop, this UAE resident wraps up against the cold along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Sales of warmer clothing increase as the mercury drops. Pawan Singh / The National
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Temperatures in some areas of the UAE fall into single figures overnight at this time of year. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The lowest temperatures are often recorded in the mountains of Jabal Jais. Pawan Singh / The National
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Residents enjoy exercising outdoors during the cooler months but still need to wrap up against the cold. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Residents used to warmer temperatures turn to hats and jumpers to keep away the cold during the desert winter. Pawan Singh / The National
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Sales of warmer clothing increase at this time of year whereas those on the hunt for summer outfits will find them hard to come by. Pawan Singh / The National
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Early morning walks require more layers to keep warm after the temperature falls overnight. Pawan Singh / The National
Boom in demand for winter clothes in Dubai as shoppers look to stay warm
Retail workers say hoodies, jackets, beanie hats, winter boots and sweaters are flying off shelves
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