Rainy start to UAE long weekend: Showers, rain and temperature dip

Residents in the UAE can expect a mix of weather conditions over the long weekend, which may influence outdoor plans and road trips. Partly cloudy skies will dominate much of the region, with occasional low clouds and light rainfall possible in some coastal and western areas.

Early morning showers were reported across parts of Abu Dhabi, with brief but noticeable rainfall wetting streets and public areas.

Footage shared by Storm_ae captured clouds moving across the city and light rain sprinkling down over residential and commercial districts. Authorities have advised drivers to exercise caution on wet roads during the early hours, as visibility may be reduced.

The UAE is set for a partly cloudy Saturday, with clouds thickening at times over some islands and parts of the northern and eastern regions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

There remains a chance of light rain in these areas, while interior regions may see light fog overnight and into early Sunday. Winds will shift between southeasterly and northwesterly at 10–25 km/h, occasionally reaching 35 km/h.

In the Arabian Gulf, seas will be light to moderate, with high tides at 8:06 a.m. and 12:18 a.m., and low tides at 12:57 p.m. and 1:41 a.m. Conditions in the Sea of Oman will remain calm, with high tides at 4:42 p.m. and 4:52 a.m., and low tides at 10:59 a.m. and 9:38 p.m.

Temperature & Humidity

Saturday’s forecast shows:

An extension of a surface low-pressure system, along with a weak upper-air low, will influence conditions across the region. Skies will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times over islands and some coastal areas, with a chance of light rainfall.

Overnight and early Sunday, internal and low-lying areas will see rising humidity, bringing a chance of mist or fog.

Drivers planning road trips should be alert for reduced visibility, while those heading outdoors can enjoy mild temperatures, though occasional showers may require carrying rain gear.

Light to moderate gusty winds could also stir up blowing dust in desert areas, making off-road excursions slightly challenging.

Light to moderate winds will prevail, freshening at times and causing blowing dust. Seas will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea. Coastal and internal regions can expect southeasterly to northwesterly winds at 10–25 km/h, occasionally reaching 35 km/h. In mountainous areas, winds will be slightly calmer, blowing at 10–20 km/h with gusts up to 30 km/h.