UAE weather: dust and clouds forecast

A man walks his dog in Al Furjan, Dubai, in the fog. The UAE is set to experience unsettled weather until Wednesday. Pawan Singh / The National

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Temperatures across the UAE will reach the mid-20s on Saturday, with dust and clouds forecast.

In Dubai and Abu Dhabi the temperature will peak at 26°C.

Along the coast and islands the maximum temperature will be 25°C with 85 per cent humidity, while the mountains are expected to hit 19°C with 75 per cent humidity.

The interior is expected to reach 27°C, with up to 85 per cent humidity.

The National Centre of Meteorology said Saturday would be dusty, becoming cloudy gradually by afternoon and evening, especially over eastern and northern areas, islands and over the sea, with a chance of rain.

There will be light to moderate winds, freshening at times.

The sea will be moderate to rough with clouds in the Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman.

Showers are expected from Saturday to Wednesday over many parts of the country.

Satellites showed a bank of rain approaching Abu Dhabi and further up the coast in Dubai and the Northern Emirates mid-afternoon on Saturday.