Early morning fog in Abu Dhabi. Police in the emirate reduce the speed limit of motorways if visibility is low. Victor Besa / The National
Early morning fog in Abu Dhabi. Police in the emirate reduce the speed limit of motorways if visibility is low. Victor Besa / The National
Early morning fog in Abu Dhabi. Police in the emirate reduce the speed limit of motorways if visibility is low. Victor Besa / The National
Early morning fog in Abu Dhabi. Police in the emirate reduce the speed limit of motorways if visibility is low. Victor Besa / The National

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UAE weather forecast: speed limits cut in Abu Dhabi due to fog

Visibility dropped to below one kilometre on the stretch of coast to the west of the capital

Gillian Duncan
Gillian Duncan

March 23, 2022

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Police in Abu Dhabi reduced speed limits on two roads early on Wednesday as thick fog descended over parts of the emirate.

Visibility dropped to below one kilometre on the stretch of coast to the west of the capital.

Police warned drivers to take care as they cut the speed limit to 80kph on the Al Nouf to Al Ruwais and Al Mirfa to Baynunah roads in the early hours.

The fog is expected to lift by 9.30am to leave a hot and sunny day, with temperatures reaching 40°C in the south.

It will be cooler on the coast, where the mercury will hit 35°C in Abu Dhabi city and 34°C in Dubai.

Winds will be light to moderate, picking up at times.

Conditions in both the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea will be calm.

Thursday will be another hot and sunny day, with temperatures reaching up to 37°C in Dubai and 36°C in Abu Dhabi city.

They will reach a peak on Friday, hitting 38°C in Abu Dhabi and 37°C in Dubai, before plunging back to the low 30s at the weekend.

Temperatures will be more pleasant next week, ranging from the high 20s to low 30s.

Fog in the UAE — in pictures

  • 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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