Hot and humid weekend awaits UAE residents

There is a possibility of fog in coastal areas on Saturday

With the summer heatwave in full swing, those braving the beach may need to take cover. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A hot, humid and cloudy weekend awaits residents in the UAE - and there could even be a blanket of fog to contend with too.

Temperatures in Abu Dhabi are set to hit a high of 41C, with the mercury expected to rise to 42C in Dubai.

Humidity will increase in the evenings and northwesterly winds reaching 35km may cause blowing dust.

For those heading out to sea, conditions will be moderate or rough in the Arabian Gulf and calm in the Oman Sea on Friday.

On Saturday,the cloudy weather will continue and there is a possibility of visibility being reduced further by fog or mist in the coastal areas.

Sea conditions are likely to be rough and become moderate by the evening in the Arabian Gulf.