UAE weather: Dubai and Abu Dhabi set for sunshine and light winds

Humidity due to increase by night

The start of cooler weather in Dubai often leads residents to flock to beaches. Antonie Robertson / The National

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

Temperatures are due to peak at 33°C shortly after midday, accompanied by gentle winds of up to 18 kilometres an hour.

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

Temperatures are predicted to be slightly cooler, hitting 32°C in the afternoon, with lighter winds of about 16kph.

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.

The Centre said humidity will increase by night.

Temperatures could drop to about 24°C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi over the course of Thursday night and the early hours of Friday morning.