UAE weather: Dubai and Abu Dhabi set for warm and misty Monday

High temperatures and humidity are forecast for the week

Busy Dubai beaches after the beach restrictions were lifted in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National

Weather conditions in Dubai on Monday will be mostly clear and sunny with gentle winds.

Temperatures are due to peak at 40°C shortly after midday, accompanied by gentle breezes of up to 20kph.

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

Temperatures are also predicted to hit 40°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 fog and mist forming in coastal areas.

The Centre said humidity will increase by night into Tuesday morning.

Night time temperatures could drop to around 29°C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi over the course of Monday night and the early hours of Tuesday morning.