UAE weather: Light rain, clouds and rough seas forecast 

A spell of unsettled weather will continue from today through to Monday morning

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Khitam Al Amir, Chief News Editor
UAE weather: Light rain, clouds and rough seas forecast 
Dubai Media Office

Dubai: The UAE is expected to see fair to partly cloudy weather today at times over some northern and eastern areas with a probability of light rainfall, and an increase in temperatures, according to the National Centre of Meteorology.

A spell of unsettled weather will continue from today through to Monday morning, as weak upper-level troughs pass over the country at intervals, accompanied by surface low-pressure systems.

Humidity is expected to increase by night and on Thursday morning over some internal areas, there is the probability of fog or mist formation. Light to moderate winds, freshening over the sea by night. The sea will be slight to moderate becoming rough at times by night in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in Oman Sea.

On Thursday, it's expected to be partly cloudy and cloudy at times over some northern and eastern areas with a chance of rainfall, and a decrease in temperatures over the coast, Humid by night and Friday morning over some coastal and internal areas, with a probability of mist formation. Light to moderate North-westerly to Northeasterly winds, with a speed of 10 – 25, reaching 40km/h. The sea will be rough, becoming moderate to slight in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in Oman Sea.

On Friday, the weather is predicted to be fair to partly cloudy and low clouds will appear over some eastern areas with a probability of light rainfall during daytime.

Humidity levels to increase by night and Saturday morning over some coastal areas with a probability of fog or mist formation. Light to moderate Southeasterly to Northeasterly winds may lead to more dust in the air. They will move with a speed of 10 – 20, reaching 35km/h. The sea will be gentle in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea.

By Saturday, it will be fair to partly cloudy, becoming cloudier by evening over the islands and coastal and northern areas with a probability of light rainfall.  

On Sunday morning, there will be light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds, with a speed of 10 – 25, reaching 35km/hr. The sea will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea.

On Sunday, the weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times over some coastal, northern and Eastern areas with a probability of rainfall, and an increase in temperatures. Light to moderate southeasterly to north-westerly winds are expected at speeds between 10 and 35km/h. The sea will be gentle to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea.

Khitam Al Amir
Khitam Al AmirChief News Editor
With over 30 years of journalistic experience spanning from Jordan to the UAE, Khitam has spent the past 22 years reporting on national and regional news from Dubai, with a strong focus on the UAE, GCC and broader Arab affairs. As Chief News Editor, she brings extensive expertise in delivering breaking and engaging news to readers. Beginning her tenure as a translator, she advanced through roles as Senior Translator and Chief Translator before transitioning to editorial positions, culminating in her current leadership role. Her responsibilities encompass monitoring breaking news across the UAE and the broader Arab region, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination to the public.​ Born into a family of journalists, Khitam's passion for news was ignited early in life. A defining moment in her youth occurred in September 1985 when she had the opportunity to converse with the late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during her visit to a Palestinian refugee camp north of Amman. During this encounter, Khitam shared her family's experiences of displacement from their home in Palestine and their subsequent refuge in Jordan. This poignant interaction not only deepened her understanding of geopolitical issues but also solidified her commitment to pursuing a career in journalism, aiming to shed light on the stories of those affected by regional conflicts. Khitam’s commitment to accurate and timely reporting drives her to seek out news that interests readers, making her a trusted source for news on the UAE and the broader Gulf region.

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