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Residents across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) woke up to an unexpectedly foggy morning Thursday, with thick layers of mist settling over several parts of the country. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) issued both red and yellow alerts as visibility dropped sharply in many parts of the UAE, prompting many people, especially Indians living in Dubai, to share real-time visuals on social media.
A Dubai-based travel blogging couple posted an early-morning update on Instagram, saying, “Drive safe people. There’s literally 0 visibility in some areas right now. But the morning feels chilly and great.”
Their video captured the dramatic shift in weather that left parts of the city almost unrecognisable.
In another widely shared video, a woman in Dubai jokingly remarked, “Burj Khalifa missing,” while someone else posted a similar sentiment, “Even Burj Khalifa is sleeping.”
The comment sections across platforms were filled with reactions.
One Instagram user said, “Yes near our house too it’s foggy the weather is changing – nature speaking.”
On X, people compared the city to scenes from science-fiction films, with one person writing, “Right now, Dubai basically looks like a scene out of a sci-fi movie.”
Another added, “Woke up in Dubai feeling like I got dropped into London by mistake. Fog everywhere.”
Gulf News joined in, sharing a series of photos with the caption: “In Pictures: Heavy fog blankets Dubai as authorities urge drivers to take caution.”
According to Gulf News, NCM confirmed that the fog extended across multiple areas, including Sharjah’s Al Qarayen, Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport, Dubai’s Al Lisaili and Al Qudra, as well as Seih Shuaib and Al Ajban in Abu Dhabi.
The police also issued several reminders to motorists.
Dubai Police posted, “Dubai Police urges motorists to drive safely and cautiously due to low visibility caused by fog formation across some parts in #Dubai.”
The Abu Dhabi Police shared a similar advisory on X, urging drivers to stay alert and adhere to the variable speed limits displayed on electronic boards, adding, “Drive Safely.”
