UAE flag area Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The NationalShow caption: UAE flag area Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The Natio…Heavy rain still forecast for parts of the emirate over the weekendThe NationalAugust 22, 2026Abu Dhabi Municipality has reopened all public parks, recreational facilities and municipal beaches after temporarily closing them on Friday evening ahead of expected bad weather in the emirate.The authority said it had taken the measure as a precaution to protect the public as unstable weather and heavy rain affected parts of Abu Dhabi. The National Centre of Meteorology issued a yellow weather warning for the area to the south and east of Abu Dhabi city, warning of dust and sand storms caused by high winds along with the threat of rain and thunder. Abu Dhabi Civil Defence also issued a warning on X, urging the public to be vigilant during the rainfall and stay away from wadis and water pools.The unsettled weather is expected to continue through the weekend in parts of the country, with temperatures remaining in the low 40s. Fog or mist is also likely to be a feature in coastal areas in the coming mornings. Drivers have been advised to obey temporary speed limits and maintain a safe distance between vehicles, while also avoiding areas where water has collected during rainfall.Updated: August 22, 2026, 4:44 AM