UAE Braces for More Rain Until Friday Night—Here’s When It Hits Your Area

  • Publish date: Thursday، 26 March 2026 Reading time: 1 min read

Heavy showers to sweep across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and northern regions in waves

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Rain isn’t going anywhere just yet. The UAE will remain under a rainy weather system until Friday night, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), with more heavy showers expected across multiple areas.

Rain to hit Abu Dhabi first

The weather system is moving in from the west, with heavy rainfall already recorded in some areas.

Conditions are expected to reach Abu Dhabi between 1:00 AM and 3:00 AM on Friday, bringing periods of intense rain.

Dubai and northern areas next

After Abu Dhabi, the rain will move toward:

  • Dubai

  • Northern coastal areas

  • Southern interior regions

Residents in these areas can expect showers shortly after the system passes through the capital.

Al Ain and eastern regions to follow

By 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM, the rain is forecast to extend to Al Ain and eastern parts of the country, with continued heavy downpours.

More rain expected through Friday night

The NCM added that additional cloud formations could develop, bringing moderate to heavy rain across scattered areas throughout the day and into the night.

What this means for you

With rain set to continue, residents are advised to:

  • Drive carefully, especially during early morning hours

  • Expect wet roads and reduced visibility

  • Stay updated with weather alerts

Bottom line

The rain isn’t over yet—more showers are on the way, and they’ll be moving across the UAE in phases until Friday night.

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