Is the UAE's scorching heat phase finally ending? What to expect
After a month of sweltering heat, relief is in sight for UAE residents, as the final wave of an extremely hot summer period is expected to end on August 10.
According to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society, this final phase from the end of July to August 10 coincides with the rising of the Al Mirzam star—also known as Sirius (or Al Shi’ra Al Yamaniya).
Often referred to as “Jamrat Al Qayz” (coal of the summer), this phase signifies the climax of desert heat, as samoum winds (an Arabic term for a humid, dust-laden wind) circulate in the Arabian Peninsula.
As the Al Mirzam star rises in the sky and temperatures soar, masses of humid air begin advancing, increasing cloud activity over mountainous regions like the Hajar mountains—one of the highest mountains in the Arabian Peninsula, shared between Oman and the UAE, a Khaleej Times report said.
In that regard, UAE's National Center of Meteorology (NCM) recorded the highest temperature of 2025 so far on August 1, as mercury levels soared to a whopping 51.8°C. This temperature was recorded in Al Ain's Sweihan.
As per a UAE weather report released on Sunday, temperatures are expected to drop to 30°C in Fujairah this week. Al Ain and Fujairah may also see some rainfall, which should bring down the temperature, the report added.
However, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Dubai have not shaken off the heat yet. Abu Dhabi city will see a high of 45°C and a low of 34°C, while Dubai will see a high and low of 44°C and 34°C respectively. Temperatures in Sharjah will reach a maximum of 44°C and a minimum of 33°C.
With the heat making work commutes challenging, many in the UAE have called for remote/hybrid working models. Doctors have advised people to reduce direct exposure to heat, and to stay hydrated, emphasising the importance of electrolytes, in addition to water.
Yet, on Saturday, some parts of the Emirates saw rainfall, including Fujairah and Al Ain. An orange alert was issued earlier in the week as intense rains hit Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah, and Fujairah. Videos even showed large hailstones attack the desert regions of Al Ain.
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