Heavy rains in UAE: Public parks, outdoor attractions close as unstable weather hits country
[Editor's note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest updates on unstable weather in the UAE ]As unstable weather sweeps the UAE, public parks, beaches and outdoor attractions have been temporarily closed by authorities. Some events have been cancelled or postponed as well.The closures come as authorities take precautionary measures to ensure the safety of residents and visitors, as the heavy rains are expected to intensify into thunderstorms on Thursday night and Friday morning.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Public parks, beaches Dubai Municipality said that public parks, beaches and open-air markets would be closed on Thursday, December 18 and Friday, December 19.Sharjah Municipality has closed public parks in the emirate for two days, Thursday, December 18 and Friday, December 19.All parks in Ajman have been closed as well, announced Ajman Municipality on Thursday. The authority said that the parks would reopen once the weather stabilises.Attractions, museumsDubai Safari Park also announced that it would be closing its doors on "for the comfort and safety of... guests and animals" on Friday, December 19. Sharjah Safari Park made a similar announcement as well.Global Village has been closed on Thursday, December 18, as well. The attraction said that it will remain shut until further notice, in light of predicted instability on Friday.Al Shindagha Museum closed to the public on 5pm on Thursday, citing weather conditions. The museum said that it is monitoring the situation and will decide whether or not they will reopen on Friday accordingly.EventsSimbang Gabi, the traditional Filipino outdoor mass that runs for nine days before Christmas, is cancelled in Dubai on Thursday, December 18, “due to the current weather conditions and heavy rainfall,” St Mary’s Catholic Church announced on Thursday. The Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development earlier announced that it would postpone the Lamsat Wataniah 2025 Exhibition until further notice due to the unstable weather. It added that the new date for the event would be announced as soon as possible.Weather conditions across the UAE continue to destablise as a low-pressure system descends on the region, causing heavy rains, strong winds and thunderstorms. Waterlogged roads have led to traffic and difficult commutes.UAE issues new orange alert, asks residents to be 'alert' till 7.45amUnstable weather in UAE: Sharjah ready to deal with rainfall, authority says Safety warnings in UAE: 'Go out only if necessary', authorities advise
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As unstable weather sweeps the UAE, public parks, beaches and outdoor attractions have been temporarily closed by authorities. Some events have been cancelled or postponed as well.
The closures come as authorities take precautionary measures to ensure the safety of residents and visitors, as the heavy rains are expected to intensify into thunderstorms on Thursday night and Friday morning.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
Public parks, beaches
Dubai Municipality said that public parks, beaches and open-air markets would be closed on Thursday, December 18 and Friday, December 19.
Sharjah Municipality has closed public parks in the emirate for two days, Thursday, December 18 and Friday, December 19.
All parks in Ajman have been closed as well, announced Ajman Municipality on Thursday. The authority said that the parks would reopen once the weather stabilises.
Attractions, museums
Dubai Safari Park also announced that it would be closing its doors on "for the comfort and safety of... guests and animals" on Friday, December 19. Sharjah Safari Park made a similar announcement as well.
Global Village has been closed on Thursday, December 18, as well. The attraction said that it will remain shut until further notice, in light of predicted instability on Friday.
Al Shindagha Museum closed to the public on 5pm on Thursday, citing weather conditions. The museum said that it is monitoring the situation and will decide whether or not they will reopen on Friday accordingly.
Events
Simbang Gabi, the traditional Filipino outdoor mass that runs for nine days before Christmas, is cancelled in Dubai on Thursday, December 18, “due to the current weather conditions and heavy rainfall,” St Mary’s Catholic Church announced on Thursday.
The Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development earlier announced that it would postpone the Lamsat Wataniah 2025 Exhibition until further notice due to the unstable weather. It added that the new date for the event would be announced as soon as possible.
Weather conditions across the UAE continue to destablise as a low-pressure system descends on the region, causing heavy rains, strong winds and thunderstorms. Waterlogged roads have led to traffic and difficult commutes.
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