Overview
- Forecasters expect a dry New Year’s Eve across major cities, following localized rain in Ras Al Khaimah late on December 30.
- Winds are set to strengthen to about 50–60 km/h in some areas, with mountain stations having recorded gusts near 84 km/h.
- Blowing dust and sand may reduce horizontal visibility, and authorities urge residents to protect themselves and drive with caution.
- Yellow and orange alerts for hazardous seas remain in effect until shortly after midnight, with the Arabian Gulf rough to very rough and the Sea of Oman rough.
- Temperatures will be cooler through the evening—around 21–22°C in Abu Dhabi and Dubai with lows down to roughly 8–14°C inland—and humid night conditions could produce fog or mist on January 1.