UAE residents wrap up as morning temperatures hit 7°C

Single digit temperatures overnight make for the coldest January in recent years

A coffee shop attendant delivers a warm drink to a customer's car in on a chilly morning in Abu Dhabi's Khalifa City. All photos by Victor Besa / The National

Shops said they have seen a run on hoodies and sweaters as temperatures dip to single figures in the early morning, rising to low twenties by lunchtime

A man wearing a padded jacket walks to work early on Sunday morning

A man wears a large blanket as he chats to a friend in Khalifa City, where temperatures hovered around 10C on Sunday morning

People wait for the bus into central Abu Dhabi on Sunday

The country has seen a notable cold snap in recent days, with low temperatures in the mornings and evenings

A man waits for a bus into Abu Dhabi on Sunday

Outside of the capital, a rural area of Al Ain saw the coldest recorded temperature in years with the mercury hitting minus 2C at the weekend

A man sips tea to stay warm as he waits for a bus into town at Khalifa City

The UAE recorded single digit temperatures on Sunday as the cold snap continued.

Commuters in Dubai and Abu Dhabi donned hoodies and padded jackets as they made their way to work.

Al Ain experienced the lowest temperatures, dipping to 7°C early on Sunday, the National Centre of Meterology said.

As The National reported at the weekend, outside the city the mercury hit minus 2°C overnight on Friday.

Sharjah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah also experienced lows of 8°C and 9°C on Sunday by 8am, rising to 11°C and 13°C in Dubai. Humidity was low at 20 per cent.

The centre forecast another chilly few days ahead and warned of fog in some areas.

Cold weather is common at this time of year and retailers have already seen a run on cold weather clothing, with light jackets and hoodies among the most popular.

At Max, a fashion retail store under the Landmark Group, warm loungewear was flying off the shelves.

“December definitely spiked in terms of winter wear, nights, and some days, are getting cooler and people definitely need an additional layer of warmth,” said Hans van den Broecke, apparel buying head at Max.

“It is the time of the year for jackets, coats, sweaters, sweatshirts and all kinds of cosy loungewear products.

“Popular items have been puffa jackets, PU jackets, chunky sweaters, sweatshirts, hoodies, fleecy jumpers and PJs.”

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