Dubai, Sharjah to see rain as temperatures hold at 24°C; authorities issue advisory

Dubai and parts of the UAE are under a weather pattern that brings light rain and cloudy skies, especially in the early hours of the morning. Local forecasters including the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) have forecast light rainfall on Friday, February 6, 2026, with some coastal and inland areas seeing droplets or short showers.This comes as part of a broader unstable weather system, influenced by shifts in pressure and cloud cover building over the region, which increases the chance of rain, especially in northern and eastern parts of the UAE.

Weather in Dubai and UAE today

Today’s daytime conditions in Dubai are expected to be fair to partly cloudy, with a pleasant high of around 26 °C and a low at night near 17–18 °C.As night approaches, humidity levels will rise, particularly over coastal areas and islands.

This overnight increase in moisture raises the likelihood of fog or mist formation, which can make early morning visibility challenging for drivers and pedestrians.Winds will be light to moderate, generally from southeasterly to northeasterly directions at around 10–20 km/hr, with occasional gusts reaching up to about 30 km/hr, which might stir patches of moisture and keep the skies feeling cool and breezy.According to the latest satellite imagery from the NCM, the most consistent rainfall is predicted for Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman.

However, the "heavy hitters" are expected in the mountainous regions of Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah, where the terrain naturally pushes clouds higher, leading to more concentrated downpours. In Dubai, the rain is likely to be "intermittent," meaning you might experience a quick burst of heavy rain followed by a lull. For those in Abu Dhabi, the weather will remain mostly cloudy with a lower chance of direct rainfall compared to their northern neighbors.

Early morning alert

One of the biggest weather talking points for today is visibility concerns early in the morning. Because of increased humidity and the cooler night temperatures, the NCM predicts fog or mist formation across parts of Dubai and neighbouring emirates, especially in areas near the coast and low-lying districts.This morning fog could affect traffic visibility on major roads, so authorities and media outlets are advising residents to drive with caution, reduce speeds, and use headlights in foggy conditions.

Why this weather pattern?

The recent forecasts from weather news services and the NCM highlight a trend that has been developing since earlier this week: spells of partly cloudy weather with intermittent rain chances and increasing humidity at night.Across the UAE, cloud cover has increased, bringing lighter showers and thicker skies over inland and some northern regions. This pattern is typical for the winter transition period, where moisture and temperature fluctuations make rain and fog more likely than in drier seasons.Meteorologists note that while the rain today is unlikely to be heavy, the combination of clouds, occasional showers and fog will shape the weather through today and into the weekend, so residents should stay informed through official bulletins.