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

Winds could cause blowing dust and reduce visibility at times

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

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

Temperatures are due to peak at 41°C shortly after midday, accompanied by gentle winds of up to 22kph.

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

Temperatures are predicted to be slightly cooler, reaching 40°C in the afternoon, with lighter winds of around 18kph.

The National Centre of Meteorology is predicting fair conditions for the UAE in general, but said the winds could cause blowing sand and dust during the day.

The dust could reduce horizontal visibility, it said.

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