UAE residents wrap up as morning temperatures hit 7°C

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

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  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

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  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

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  A man wearing a padded jacket walks to work early on Sunday morning

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  A man wears a large blanket as he chats to a friend in Khalifa City, where temperatures hovered around 10C on Sunday morning

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  People wait for the bus into central Abu Dhabi on Sunday

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  The country has seen a notable cold snap in recent days, with low temperatures in the mornings and evenings

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  A man waits for a bus into Abu Dhabi on Sunday

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  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

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  A man sips tea to stay warm as he waits for a bus into town at Khalifa City

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

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  Visitors to Kite beach wear jumpers as the colder weather sets in. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  Hoodies are a popular choice of attire when temperatures drop in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  A man wraps up warm on the beach in Dubai as the cold snap bites. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  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

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  A member of the public wraps up warm in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

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  Sales of winter clothing such as jackets, coats and hoodies have surged in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

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  Traders have seens sales go up as temperatures drop in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

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  One Dubai shop reported an increase in sales of 25 per cent compared to the same period the previous year. Pawan Singh / The National

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  Shorts are still the order of the day, but residents are slipping on hoodies and jackets before stepping out. Pawan Singh / The National

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  Dubai residents have been stocking up on winter clothing. Pawan Singh / The National