Sheikh Hamdan shares breathtaking photos of Dubai engulfed in fog
- 19 Jan 2021
Syed Shayaan Bakht, Staff Reporter
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum shared breathtaking photos of Dubai engulfed in fog on Tuesday morning.
The Crown Prince captioned the images, “Dubai today ??…”
Sheikh Hamdan took unique aerial photos of Dubai’s landmarks.
A photo shows an aerial video of the Burj Al Arab from a rare angle, giving the world’s 5-star hotel a distinctive look.
He then captured the Burj Khalifa piercing the sky surrounded by fog.
Sheikh Hamdan also captured Downtown Dubai completely blanketed by fog.
The sports-enthusiast Crown Prince shares mesmerising photos and videos of his activities on social media.
He has over 11 million followers on his Instagram account.
Hamdan’s Instagram bio reads, “Every picture has a story and every story has a moment that I'd love to share with you.
Thanks and enjoy ?.”
The UAE weather body said that the lowest temperature recorded over the country was 5.8°C in Raknah (Al Ain) at 7am UAE local time, while the highest temperature recorded over the country was 31.2°C in Kalba, Sharjah at 2pm.
Visibility was reduced to 100 metres in Dubai’s Marina area.
Police patrols were dispatched to major roads to manage the flow of traffic.
Photos and video shared on social media showed skyscrapers amidst thick fog in the Marina.
Though the authorities warned of the fog, the density and reduced visibility was a surprise for the morning commuters.
A resident in the Marina area woke up to see the surroundings completely blanketed in fog.
The UAE authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution in the streets.
The Dubai Police urged motorists to keep a safe distance between cars and adjust their speed to the weather conditions in the coming days.
The police also urged motorists to use low-beam lights and indicate clearly when changing lanes.
