Those in the UAE dreaming of a bright Christmas are in luck, with sunny weather expected for the festive season.
Some parts of the Emirates have reported rain and fog in recent days amid a cold snap.
But the National Centre of Meteorology has forecast pleasant conditions in the country, including on December 25.
The weather centre said temperatures would peak at 28°C in Dubai and 27°C in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
A stretch of dry weather is also forecast for the Northern Emirates, which have had a number of downpours in recent weeks.
While Christmas Day is not a public holiday in the UAE, many celebrating the occasion typically take leave on December 25 to make the most of the season.
A wide variety of family activities are to be on offer across the country, with Christmas markets in full swing and restaurants hosting special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day brunches with traditional dinners.
In its latest five-day bulletin, the weather centre said conditions would be "fair in general and partly cloudy at times" from Saturday to Monday.
Christmas in the UAE - in pictures
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Santa Claus and Mrs Claus at Winter City, Expo City Dubai. All photos: Leslie Pableo for The National -
The site has been turned into a winter wonderland for the festive season -
Winter City is on until January 7 -
The Christmas tree underneath Al Wasl dome -
There are activities for children throughout Winter City -
People come to watch the lighting of the Christmas tree at Al Wasl dome -
There are elves, too -
A performance before the lighting of the big Christmas tree at Al Wasl dome -
The Christmas tree is lit up at Al Wasl dome at Winter City -
There are robots at the winterland -
The Christmas tree is one of the main draws -
Entry costs Dh20
