Rain has been forecast to fall across parts of the UAE from Wednesday to Saturday, with thunder and lightning also expected.
The National Centre of Meteorology announced on X, formerly Twitter, that the country should be prepared for wet weather beginning on Wednesday.
Low pressure in the upper air, coming from the Red Sea, along with a jet stream from the west, is expected to create rain on Wednesday and thunder and lightning on Thursday.
Rainfall was predicted for northern, eastern and coastal areas but is expected to decrease by Friday.
The NCM was not alone in predicting wet weather in the UAE in the coming days. Website windy.com said there would be rain in Dubai on Friday and Saturday, where temperatures will peak at 27°C and will be as low as 23°C.
The coolest temperature in the emirate will be before the rain arrives, according to the NCM forecast, with temperatures as low as 22°C on Wednesday. The highest temperature in Dubai this week will be 34°C on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Rain was not predicted to fall in Abu Dhabi so far this week. The highest temperature in the capital will be on Tuesday when it reaches 34°C, the NCM said, with an expected low of 23°C on Wednesday and Friday.
Ras Al Khaimah will also experience showers on Friday, according to windy.com. The highest temperature recorded will be 30°C on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the lowest said to be 22°C on Saturday.
Fujairah will be hit with rain throughout Friday and Saturday. Temperatures there reach 30°C on Tuesday and Friday, with a low of 22°C on Friday.
Rain will fall in Sharjah from the early hours of Friday morning, the website said. People in Sharjah could expect the weather this week to peak at 31°C on Thursday and to reach a low of 21°C on Tuesday.
Ajman will also experience rain on Friday, where temperatures are at their highest and lowest on Wednesday, 31°C in the evening, and 21°C in the early hours of the morning.
Umm Al Quwain is also tipped to see some rain on Friday, the temperature there peaks this week on Thursday when it hits 32°C and is at its lowest, 21°C, in the early hours of Tuesday and Wednesday.
It was only last week that weather warnings were issued as heavy rain fell across the UAE in areas including Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai and Fujairah.
What vitamins do we know are beneficial for living in the UAE
Vitamin D: Highly relevant in the UAE due to limited sun exposure; supports bone health, immunity and mood.
Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues.
Iron: Useful only when deficiency or anaemia is confirmed; helps reduce fatigue and support immunity.
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): Supports heart health and reduces inflammation, especially for those who consume little fish.
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Where to buy art books in the UAE
There are a number of speciality art bookshops in the UAE.
In Dubai, The Lighthouse at Dubai Design District has a wonderfully curated selection of art and design books. Alserkal Avenue runs a pop-up shop at their A4 space, and host the art-book fair Fully Booked during Art Week in March. The Third Line, also in Alserkal Avenue, has a strong book-publishing arm and sells copies at its gallery. Kinokuniya, at Dubai Mall, has some good offerings within its broad selection, and you never know what you will find at the House of Prose in Jumeirah. Finally, all of Gulf Photo Plus’s photo books are available for sale at their show.
In Abu Dhabi, Louvre Abu Dhabi has a beautiful selection of catalogues and art books, and Magrudy’s – across the Emirates, but particularly at their NYU Abu Dhabi site – has a great selection in art, fiction and cultural theory.
In Sharjah, the Sharjah Art Museum sells catalogues and art books at its museum shop, and the Sharjah Art Foundation has a bookshop that offers reads on art, theory and cultural history.
Recipe: Spirulina Coconut Brothie
Ingredients
1 tbsp Spirulina powder
1 banana
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (full fat preferable)
1 tbsp fresh turmeric or turmeric powder
½ cup fresh spinach leaves
½ cup vegan broth
2 crushed ice cubes (optional)
Method
Blend all the ingredients together on high in a high-speed blender until smooth and creamy.
