Weather update: UAE braces for strong winds, rough seas and cooler temperatures

Dubai: The UAE is set for largely fair conditions on Friday, with mild winter warmth lingering across much of the country before a noticeable drop in temperatures early next week, according to the National Center of Meteorology.

Friday will be generally clear to partly cloudy at times, with light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds ranging between 10–20 km/h, occasionally reaching 30 km/h.

Humidity is expected to rise overnight and into Saturday morning, especially along coastal areas, where early-morning mist may form. Seas in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea are expected to remain slight.

Saturday is expected to mirror Friday’s weather: fair to partly cloudy skies, light to moderate winds, and humid nights. Coastal mist may persist into early Sunday.

By Sunday, a change in wind direction will bring evolving conditions. Southeasterly winds are forecast to turn northwesterly, gradually freshening through the evening and becoming strong at times offshore, with speeds reaching up to 45 km/h. While daytime skies remain mostly fair, the Arabian Gulf will see rougher seas by nightfall, and the Oman Sea will become moderate to rough later.

A more pronounced change is expected on Monday, as northwesterly winds bring a significant temperature drop across the Emirates. Conditions will be fair to partly cloudy but dusty in exposed areas, with blowing sand possible.

By Tuesday, temperatures are set to rise again, particularly in northern regions. Skies will remain fair to partly cloudy, though humidity overnight could produce fog or mist in coastal and internal areas. Winds will ease slightly but may freshen at times, with gusts up to 40 km/h, raising dust in open areas.