The weather in the United Arab Emirates on Friday is expected to be clear or partly cloudy, with low clouds likely over the eastern districts in the morning. Temperatures will remain high as the UAE enters the Jamrat Al-Qait period, which marks the peak of the summer season characterized by intense heat and dry conditions.
On Friday, Dubai and Abu Dhabi will experience another hot, sunny day: the maximum temperature in Dubai will be 41°C, and in Abu Dhabi—42°C. Nighttime minimum temperatures are forecasted at 31°C and 30°C, respectively.
The wind will be light to moderate, predominantly blowing from the northwest, then shifting to the southeast, at a speed of 10 to 20 km/h with occasional gusts up to 30 km/h. Sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea will remain minor.
The highest temperature recorded in the UAE on Thursday was 49.7°C in the Al Dafra area, at Al Jazeera B.G. point, at 14:30 UAE local time. Currently, the UAE is in the Jamrat Al-Qait phase—the most intense stage of the traditional summer season, which runs from July 3 to August 10. This 40-day period has historically been marked by extreme heat and arid conditions across the Arabian Peninsula.
Residents of the United Arab Emirates can expect variable or cloudy conditions at certain times on Monday. This is due to the influence of a surface low-pressure system from the east, which is accompanied by a low-pressure system in the upper atmospheric layers affecting weather conditions across the country.
According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), temperatures will remain extremely high. In inland areas, readings are expected to reach from 44°C to 49°C, while in coastal and island zones, maximum values will be from 40°C to 45°C. In mountainous regions, the predicted range for maximum temperatures is from 33°C to 38°C.
At night, temperatures in inland areas are forecast to fluctuate between 26°C and 31°C, along the coast between 29°C and 33°C, and in the mountains between 25°C and 30°C. The wind will be light to moderate, blowing from southeast to northwest at a speed of 10–25 km/h, with gusts potentially reaching 35 km/h.
Humidity is expected to reach 65–85% in coastal and island zones, 50–70% in inland areas, and 65–85% in mountains, especially at night and early morning. Sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman will remain minor.
Residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may expect potentially long weekends at the end of August. The birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is expected on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
According to the list of UAE public holidays, the next holiday is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, which corresponds to 12 Rabi' al-Awwal in the Islamic calendar. However, like all other Islamic holidays, the exact date depends on the official announcement regarding the sighting of the moon.
Since the holiday falls in the middle of the week, there is a possibility of it being moved to Monday, August 24, according to the UAE public holiday rescheduling system. If such a postponement is approved, employees will receive a three-day weekend: the holiday on Monday and the regular weekend before it. If these days off are confirmed, they will fall during the last week of summer vacation, as the 2026-27 academic year begins on August 31.
The UAE Cabinet has the authority to move certain public holidays that fall on weekdays either to the beginning or the end of the week to create longer breaks. Such changes do not happen automatically and require an official decision. According to the Cabinet Resolution of 2025, public holidays, with the exception of Eid, can be moved to the beginning or end of the week.
The birthday of the Prophet Muhammad is included in the UAE public holiday calendar, but the final date and any changes to the celebration will only be confirmed through an official announcement.
If the holiday remains scheduled for Tuesday, residents can extend their break by taking annual leave on Monday, providing employees with a four-day break. Nevertheless, the sighting of the moon remains a condition, and authorities expect to announce the final dates closer to the event.
For the upcoming Saturday, July 11, the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) predicts clear or partly cloudy weather in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which is favorable for residents planning to spend the weekend.
Increased humidity is expected in some coastal areas of the country during Sunday night and morning. The wind will be light to moderate, blowing from southwest to northwest, occasionally strengthening from the east, at a speed of 10–25 km/h, reaching 40 km/h.
The sea in the Arabian Gulf will be slight to moderate, and in the Gulf of Oman—slight.
Earlier, on Friday, the highest temperature recorded in the UAE was 47.8°C, registered in Hamim, Al Dhafra area, at 15:45 UAE time. According to the NCM forecast for Saturday, the following maximum temperatures are expected in various cities:
Dubai: 39°C
Abu Dhabi: 41°C
Ras Al Khaimah: 42°C
Fujairah: 41°C
Al Ain: 44°C
Suwaiqnah: 45°C
