Residents across the United Arab Emirates should prepare for predominantly fair to partly cloudy conditions on Friday, January 2nd, 2026, as forecasted by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Meteorological data indicates a gradual increase in temperatures, with Abu Dhabi reaching a daytime high of 24°C and Dubai climbing slightly higher to 25°C. Both emirates will experience cooler evening lows of 16°C.
Weather patterns are expected to shift after nightfall, with humidity levels rising significantly across select coastal and interior regions. This increase in moisture will persist into Saturday morning, creating a high probability for the formation of fog or mist, potentially impacting visibility for early morning travelers.
Surface winds will remain generally light to moderate, originating from southwesterly to northwesterly directions. While wind speeds will predominantly fluctuate between 10 to 20 km/h, occasional gusts may reach up to 35 km/h. Maritime conditions are forecast to be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf, while the Oman Sea is expected to remain calm with slight waves.