UAE weather: Dubai and Abu Dhabi set for hot and dusty Saturday

Winds could cause blowing dust in exposed areas

Dusty weather in Jumeirah Park, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Weather conditions in Dubai on Saturday will be mostly clear and sunny with a moderate breeze.

Temperatures are due to peak at 40°C shortly after midday, accompanied by gentle winds of up to 21kph.

The forecast for Abu Dhabi promises a similar day of clear skies and light breezes.

Temperatures are predicted to be slightly hotter, reaching 42°C in the afternoon, with lighter winds of around 19kph.

The National Centre of Meteorology is predicting fair conditions for the UAE in general, but predicted a chance of some clouds forming in the afternoon.

Moderate winds could pick up dust at times, it said.

Night time temperatures could drop to around 35°C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi over the course of Saturday night and the early hours of Sunday morning.