UAE weather: Dubai and Abu Dhabi face dust storms as temperatures drop

Cloud and lower temperatures expected

Early morning haze at the Al Raha Beach area of Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Forecasters predict a cloudy day on Friday in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with the chance of blowing dust.

Temperatures will drop significantly to 33C.

There will also be a risk of rain.

Moderate Northwesterly winds will be freshening at times, causing blowing dust.

The sea in the Arabian Gulf is expected to be rough but moderate in the Oman Sea.

It comes as forecasters downgrade Cyclone Kyarr.

Cooler temperatures are expected at the weekend as fresh winds sweep across the country.