The UAE will see a cloudy Wednesday with a chance of rainfall. Victor Besa/The National
The UAE will see a cloudy Wednesday with a chance of rainfall. Victor Besa/The National
The UAE will see a cloudy Wednesday with a chance of rainfall. Victor Besa/The National
The UAE will see a cloudy Wednesday with a chance of rainfall. Victor Besa/The National

UAE weather: Dubai and Abu Dhabi set for cloud, maybe rain


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The UAE will experience a cloudy Wednesday, with a chance of rain over island and western areas.

The National Centre of Meteorology forecast light to moderate winds, blowing dust.

Temperatures are expected to reach 37°C in Abu Dhabi and in Dubai.

It will be moderate to rough at times in the Arabian Gulf and moderate in the Sea of Oman.

Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
Know before you go
  • Jebel Akhdar is a two-hour drive from Muscat airport or a six-hour drive from Dubai. It’s impossible to visit by car unless you have a 4x4. Phone ahead to the hotel to arrange a transfer.
  • If you’re driving, make sure your insurance covers Oman.
  • By air: Budget airlines Air Arabia, Flydubai and SalamAir offer direct routes to Muscat from the UAE.
  • Tourists from the Emirates (UAE nationals not included) must apply for an Omani visa online before arrival at evisa.rop.gov.om. The process typically takes several days.
  • Flash floods are probable due to the terrain and a lack of drainage. Always check the weather before venturing into any canyons or other remote areas and identify a plan of escape that includes high ground, shelter and parking where your car won’t be overtaken by sudden downpours.