Unstable weather across UAE causes flight disruptions
Unstable weather, including heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds, has caused significant flight disruptions across UAE airports like Dubai International (DXB) and Sharjah.
Airlines such as Emirates, flydubai, and Air Arabia have cancelled or delayed dozens of flights, with Emirates alone axing 13 on December 19. Roads flooded in major cities like Dubai and Sharjah, complicating airport access, while authorities deployed water-pumping trucks for cleanup.
Impacts span Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi (Zayed International Airport), and coastal/northern regions, with rough seas and potential hail adding risks. Public buses in Dubai operate but face delays; remote work recommended for private sector on December 19.
A low-pressure system drives the instability, expected to persist through December 20 in coastal, northern, and eastern areas, with winds up to 50 km/h. Conditions may ease after 24 hours, but travelers should monitor updates.
Passengers must check flight status online via airline apps or sites like Manage Your Booking, arrive 4 hours early if possible, and consider alternate routes via Abu Dhabi, Muscat, or Doha. Safety remains the priority amid ongoing thunderstorms.
