Emirates alerts passengers to potential delays at Dubai Airport due to ongoing rain and low visibility.
Rain and reduced visibility are expected to cause travel disruptions across the UAE this week.
Dubai: Passengers departing from Dubai this week are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys, as Emirates warns of potential delays caused by ongoing unstable weather conditions.
The airline has advised passengers travelling between March 23 and 27 to plan ahead, citing reduced visibility and challenging driving conditions due to rain and strong winds.
Travellers are urged to arrive at least two hours before departure and to monitor flight updates closely before heading to the airport.
Weather disrupts road and travel conditions
Rainfall and reduced visibility have already impacted parts of the UAE, including Abu Dhabi and surrounding areas, with these conditions expected to persist throughout the week.
According to the National Centre of Meteorology, the current weather pattern is driven by unstable atmospheric activity, bringing scattered rainfall, strong winds, and reduced visibility across multiple regions.
Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution on the roads and rely only on official updates, given the risk of rapidly changing conditions.
Flights and schedules under watch
Emirates has advised passengers to check their flight status in advance via its website and ensure their contact details are up to date to receive notifications on delays or changes.
The advisory notes that weather conditions are expected to impact airport access more than flight operations, with road congestion and slower travel times anticipated around Dubai International Airport.
Rain to continue through the week
Forecasts indicate that rainfall will persist across multiple parts of the UAE, shifting between northern, eastern, and coastal regions over the coming days.
Some areas may experience heavier downpours, accompanied by thunder, strong winds, and possible hail, raising the risk of water accumulation in low-lying areas.
Conditions are expected to gradually ease toward the end of the week, though intermittent showers may continue depending on cloud activity.
