Parks and beaches closed, remote work in Dubai tomorrow as rain hits UAE

In order to ensure everyone's safety, Dubai  and Sharjah municipalities have announced the closure of beaches and public parks in both the Emirates on Thursday (Dec.18) and Friday (Dec.19)  due to unstable weather conditions.

Separately, in accordance with the directives of His Highness 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 the Emirate of Dubai, it has been decided that Dubai government employees will work remotely on Friday (Dec.19), due to the current weather conditions.

This decision applies to all Dubai government employees, except those whose jobs require them to be present at the workplace. The private sector is encouraged to implement the same procedure to ensure everyone’s safety.