The most effective and immediate method in the UAE is to use your car's air conditioning correctly. Turn on the A/C, set the temperature to a comfortable level like 22°C, and direct the airflow to the windscreen/dashboard vents. This works because the A/C compressor dehumidifies the air even when cooling is not needed, a critical function given the high humidity in coastal areas like Dubai Marina or after passing through Sharjah on a cooler evening. Many drivers in the UAE mistakenly turn off the A/C and use only hot air, which in our climate can sometimes add moisture from the coolant system if the heater core is old, making the problem worse. A 2023 report by the RTA Dubai on vehicle safety during seasonal changes notes that unclear visibility from condensation is a contributing factor in morning rush-hour collisions on internal roads during winter months. For a concrete example, the annual cost impact can be broken down: running the A/C for an extra 5-10 minutes daily to clear fog might add around 50-100 AED annually in fuel for a typical sedan like a Toyota Corolla, but this is negligible compared to the safety risk and potential insurance premium increase from an accident. The MOI UAE's traffic safety campaigns consistently emphasize "clear vision for safe driving" as a fundamental rule.
