The UAE is set for a warmer week, with temperatures expected to soar across the country. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), temperatures will rise at the start of the week, with winds causing blowing dust.
On Monday, 27 April, Dubai will be very warm and sunny, with a high of 37°C and a low of 26°C. Abu Dhabi will also be sunny, with temperatures reaching 36°C and dropping to 26°C. Dusty conditions may affect visibility at times.
Similar conditions will prevail on Tuesday, 28 April. Dubai will remain very warm, with a high of 37°C and a low of 28°C. Abu Dhabi will be slightly hotter, with temperatures rising to 38°C during the day and falling to 27°C. at night.
By Wednesday, 29 April, temperatures are expected to rise further. Dubai will see a high of 38°C and a low of 28°C, while Abu Dhabi will be hotter, with a high of 39°C and a low of 26°C. This is likely to be one of the hottest days of the week, so avoid long exposure to the afternoon sun.
On Thursday, 30 April, temperatures will ease slightly in some areas. Dubai will record a high of 37°C and a low of 27°C, while Abu Dhabi will see a high of 36°C and a low of 26°C. The weather will remain sunny, with warm conditions continuing across both emirates.
On Friday, 1 May, Dubai will be warm and hazy, with temperatures reaching 36°C and dropping to 27°C. Abu Dhabi will also stay warm, with a high of 36°C and a low of 26°C.
Overall, the week will be hot, hazy and dusty, with Wednesday expected to bring the highest temperatures. Residents should take care while driving during dusty conditions, stay hydrated, and avoid being outdoors for long periods during the hottest hours of the day.