The UAE is bracing for tricky weather conditions early Saturday, January 3, 2026. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a warning for dense fog and drastically reduced visibility in parts of Dubai and other coastal and internal areas. This fog will last from midnight until 10 am, creating serious risks for drivers. Humidity will rise overnight, making fog and mist thick and widespread. The NCM says, "these conditions may make driving difficult and hazardous, particularly on highways and open roads at first light." Drivers are urged to slow down, keep safe distances, and be ready for sudden low-visibility spots. Weather today will be fair to partly cloudy, with humid nights and mornings increasing fog chances. Winds will be light to moderate on land but fresh to strong over the sea, possibly lifting dust. Sea conditions will range from moderate to rough in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea. Sunday, January 4, will bring dust and partly cloudy skies. The winds will grow stronger, reaching up to 50 km/h, causing blowing sand and lower visibility. Fog and mist may return on Monday and Tuesday mornings, especially in western internal areas. Due to these forecasts, the NCM advises extreme caution while traveling. Drivers should expect visibility near zero at times and be prepared for dust storms, especially near highways and deserts. Marine conditions will also become rough to very rough in the Arabian Gulf, so mariners and beach visitors must stay alert. As the fog clears Saturday morning, the weather will shift towards dust storms, continuing the UAE's dramatic weather pattern.