Light rain across Dubai and Al Ain, cooler temperatures expected in coming days
- Last updated: July 21, 2025 | 21:22
Light to heavy rain was reported in several areas of Dubai and Al Ain on Monday, including Khatm Al Shakla, Umm Al Zamoul, and Al Faqa’a, as well as areas adjacent to the Dubai-Al Ain road leading towards Al Faqa’a.
Social media users shared photos and videos of the rain in Dubai, particularly in the areas of Margam and Skydive. Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution due to the wet weather and to adhere to the variable speed limits displayed on electronic signs and road markers.
The UAE has been experiencing a severe heatwave this season, with temperatures breaching the 50°C mark on three occasions.
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts that the weather on Wednesday will be clear to partly cloudy, with low-lying clouds forming in eastern regions. A drop in temperatures is expected, particularly along the coasts, with a possibility of light fog. Winds will shift from southwesterly to northwesterly, ranging from light to moderate speeds. During the day, wind speeds may become active, potentially causing dust storms, ranging from 10 to 25 km/h and reaching up to 40 km/h. The sea will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Sea of Oman. This weather pattern is due to an extension of a surface low-pressure system from the east, accompanied by a weak low-pressure system in the upper layers of the atmosphere.
Temperatures are expected to range between 33°C and 49°C for the maximum, and between 25°C and 33°C for the minimum.
Tuesday’s weather is expected to be clear to partly cloudy, with cumulus clouds possibly forming in the afternoon over eastern and southern areas. Humid conditions are expected at night and into Wednesday morning, especially in some coastal areas, with a chance of light fog formation. Winds will be southeasterly, turning northwesterly, light to moderate in speed, occasionally becoming active and causing dust. Wind speeds will range from 10 to 25 km/h, reaching up to 35 km/h. The sea will remain slight in both the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
Thursday's weather will also be clear to partly cloudy, with a chance of cloud formation in the eastern regions during the afternoon. Increased humidity is expected during the night and early Friday morning, especially over coastal and inland areas, with a possibility of fog or light fog. Winds will shift from southeasterly to northwesterly and northeasterly throughout the day, remaining light to moderate, occasionally active, with speeds ranging from 10 to 25 km/h, and reaching up to 40 km/h. The sea will remain slight in both the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
Friday’s weather is expected to continue with clear to partly cloudy skies and potential cloud formation in the eastern areas during the afternoon. Humidity levels are expected to rise at night and into early Saturday, especially in coastal and inland areas, with a chance of light fog, particularly in western regions. Winds will shift from southeasterly to northwesterly and northeasterly during the day, remaining light to moderate and becoming active at times, with speeds ranging from 10 to 25 km/h, reaching up to 40 km/h. The sea will remain slight in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.