UAE weather: Dubai and Abu Dhabi set for hot and hazy Thursday

Winds could cause blowing dust during the day

People enjoy a sunny afternoon at the Corniche in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Victor Besa / The National

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

Temperatures are due to peak at 38°C shortly after midday, accompanied by winds of up to 23kph.

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

Temperatures are predicted to be slightly hotter, reaching 39°C in the afternoon, with slightly stronger winds of around 25kph.

The National Centre of Meteorology is predicting fair conditions for the UAE in general, but predicted a chance of some fog and mist forming by night and into Friday morning.

Moderate winds could pick up sand and dust at times during the day, it said.

Night time temperatures could drop to around 33°C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi over the course of Thursday night and the early hours of Friday morning.