• A coffee shop attendant delivers a warm drink to a customer's car in on a chilly morning in Abu Dhabi's Khalifa City. All photos by Victor Besa / The National
    A coffee shop attendant delivers a warm drink to a customer's car in on a chilly morning in Abu Dhabi's Khalifa City. All photos by Victor Besa / The National
  • Shops said they have seen a run on hoodies and sweaters as temperatures dip to single figures in the early morning, rising to low twenties by lunchtime
    Shops said they have seen a run on hoodies and sweaters as temperatures dip to single figures in the early morning, rising to low twenties by lunchtime
  • A man wearing a padded jacket walks to work early on Sunday morning
    A man wearing a padded jacket walks to work early on Sunday morning
  • A man wears a large blanket as he chats to a friend in Khalifa City, where temperatures hovered around 10C on Sunday morning
    A man wears a large blanket as he chats to a friend in Khalifa City, where temperatures hovered around 10C on Sunday morning
  • People wait for the bus into central Abu Dhabi on Sunday
    People wait for the bus into central Abu Dhabi on Sunday
  • The country has seen a notable cold snap in recent days, with low temperatures in the mornings and evenings
    The country has seen a notable cold snap in recent days, with low temperatures in the mornings and evenings
  • A man waits for a bus into Abu Dhabi on Sunday
    A man waits for a bus into Abu Dhabi on Sunday
  • Outside of the capital, a rural area of Al Ain saw the coldest recorded temperature in years with the mercury hitting minus 2C at the weekend
    Outside of the capital, a rural area of Al Ain saw the coldest recorded temperature in years with the mercury hitting minus 2C at the weekend
  • A man sips tea to stay warm as he waits for a bus into town at Khalifa City
    A man sips tea to stay warm as he waits for a bus into town at Khalifa City

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UAE residents wrap up as morning temperatures hit 7°C

Single digit temperatures overnight make for the coldest January in recent years

The National

January 10, 2021

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The UAE recorded single digit temperatures on Sunday as the cold snap continued.

Commuters in Dubai and Abu Dhabi donned hoodies and padded jackets as they made their way to work.

Al Ain experienced the lowest temperatures, dipping to 7°C early on Sunday, the National Centre of Meterology said.

As The National reported at the weekend, outside the city the mercury hit minus 2°C overnight on Friday.

Sharjah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah also experienced lows of 8°C and 9°C on Sunday by 8am, rising to 11°C and 13°C in Dubai. Humidity was low at 20 per cent.

The centre forecast another chilly few days ahead and warned of fog in some areas.

Cold weather is common at this time of year and retailers have already seen a run on cold weather clothing, with light jackets and hoodies among the most popular.

At Max, a fashion retail store under the Landmark Group, warm loungewear was flying off the shelves.

“December definitely spiked in terms of winter wear, nights, and some days, are getting cooler and people definitely need an additional layer of warmth,” said Hans van den Broecke, apparel buying head at Max.

“It is the time of the year for jackets, coats, sweaters, sweatshirts and all kinds of cosy loungewear products.

“Popular items have been puffa jackets, PU jackets, chunky sweaters, sweatshirts, hoodies, fleecy jumpers and PJs.”

Dubai residents wrap up as winter arrives - in pictures

  • Visitors to Kite beach wear jumpers as the colder weather sets in. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Visitors to Kite beach wear jumpers as the colder weather sets in. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Hoodies are a popular choice of attire when temperatures drop in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Hoodies are a popular choice of attire when temperatures drop in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A man wraps up warm on the beach in Dubai as the cold snap bites. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A man wraps up warm on the beach in Dubai as the cold snap bites. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • While a t-shirt is usually enough in sun-baked Dubai, there is a need for more layers during a particularly cool winter. Pawan Singh / The National
    While a t-shirt is usually enough in sun-baked Dubai, there is a need for more layers during a particularly cool winter. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A member of the public wraps up warm in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    A member of the public wraps up warm in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Sales of winter clothing such as jackets, coats and hoodies have surged in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Sales of winter clothing such as jackets, coats and hoodies have surged in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Traders have seens sales go up as temperatures drop in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Traders have seens sales go up as temperatures drop in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • One Dubai shop reported an increase in sales of 25 per cent compared to the same period the previous year. Pawan Singh / The National
    One Dubai shop reported an increase in sales of 25 per cent compared to the same period the previous year. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Shorts are still the order of the day, but residents are slipping on hoodies and jackets before stepping out. Pawan Singh / The National
    Shorts are still the order of the day, but residents are slipping on hoodies and jackets before stepping out. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Dubai residents have been stocking up on winter clothing. Pawan Singh / The National
    Dubai residents have been stocking up on winter clothing. Pawan Singh / The National
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Abu Dhabi GP schedule

Friday: First practice - 1pm; Second practice - 5pm

Saturday: Final practice - 2pm; Qualifying - 5pm

Sunday: Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (55 laps) - 5.10pm

PSA DUBAI WORLD SERIES FINALS LINE-UP

Men’s: 
Mohamed El Shorbagy (EGY)
Ali Farag (EGY)
Simon Rosner (GER)
Tarek Momen (EGY)
Miguel Angel Rodriguez (COL)
Gregory Gaultier (FRA)
Karim Abdel Gawad (EGY)
Nick Matthew (ENG)

Women's: 
Nour El Sherbini (EGY)
Raneem El Welily (EGY)
Nour El Tayeb (EGY)
Laura Massaro (ENG)
Joelle King (NZE)
Camille Serme (FRA)
Nouran Gohar (EGY)
Sarah-Jane Perry (ENG)

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Dubai works towards better air quality by 2021

Dubai is on a mission to record good air quality for 90 per cent of the year – up from 86 per cent annually today – by 2021.

The municipality plans to have seven mobile air-monitoring stations by 2020 to capture more accurate data in hourly and daily trends of pollution.

These will be on the Palm Jumeirah, Al Qusais, Muhaisnah, Rashidiyah, Al Wasl, Al Quoz and Dubai Investment Park.

“It will allow real-time responding for emergency cases,” said Khaldoon Al Daraji, first environment safety officer at the municipality.

“We’re in a good position except for the cases that are out of our hands, such as sandstorms.

“Sandstorms are our main concern because the UAE is just a receiver.

“The hotspots are Iran, Saudi Arabia and southern Iraq, but we’re working hard with the region to reduce the cycle of sandstorm generation.”

Mr Al Daraji said monitoring as it stood covered 47 per cent of Dubai.

There are 12 fixed stations in the emirate, but Dubai also receives information from monitors belonging to other entities.

“There are 25 stations in total,” Mr Al Daraji said.

“We added new technology and equipment used for the first time for the detection of heavy metals.

“A hundred parameters can be detected but we want to expand it to make sure that the data captured can allow a baseline study in some areas to ensure they are well positioned.”

Result

Arsenal 4
Monreal (51'), Ramsey (82'), Lacazette 85', 89')

West Ham United 1
Arnautovic (64')

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