Sheikh Hamdan shares stunning video of Dubai fog over city skyline
The Crown Prince is well-known for documenting the city’s landmarks during weather shifts
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, has captured the city’s ethereal transformation on Tuesday morning, sharing a stunning video of the Dubai skyline submerged in a thick blanket of seasonal fog.
The footage, posted to his official Instagram account, @faz3, offers a bird’s-eye view of the emirate as the morning mist rolled in, leaving only the peaks of the city’s architectural wonders visible. The video highlights the Dubai Frame appearing to float atop the clouds and the Burj Khalifa rising above the white expanse.
Sheikh Hamdan earlier shared a series of striking images of the emirate’s skyline. The photographs capture the spires of the Burj Khalifa and the distinctive silhouette of the Burj Al Arab rising above a thick layer of white mist.
NCM issues visibility alert
Meanwhile, on the ground, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a formal advisory as visibility dropped sharply across coastal and internal regions. Forecasters confirmed that foggy conditions will remain in effect until 10am Tuesday, significantly impacting the morning commute.
The weather warning highlighted that horizontal visibility may drop sharply over various areas, particularly those close to the coastline. The NCM monitored the situation throughout the morning as the fog bank moved across Dubai and Sharjah.
Travel disruption and road safety
Traffic authorities in both emirates urged drivers to exercise extreme caution, noting that conditions were at their thickest during the peak travel window. To mitigate the risk of accidents on major arterial roads, NCM urged those behind the wheel to exercise caution and strictly adhere to road safety protocols.
The disruption follows a pattern of seasonal fog that typically affects the Emirates during this time of year. The NCM expects visibility to continue improving throughout the day, though it remains in contact with local authorities to monitor internal areas where pockets of mist may linger.
