UAE weather: Temperatures to approach 50°C but more rain expected

The Emirates has experienced unsettled conditions in recent days

Hazy weather along the Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. Victor Besa / The National

UAE temperatures are set to approach 50°C on Tuesday, but more rain could be on the way to offer respite in a hot, hazy and humid summer.

The National Centre of Meteorology forecasts temperatures to peak at 49°C in Mezaira and Razeen, deep in the Abu Dhabi desert.

The mercury will drop to 45°C in mainland Abu Dhabi and reach 43°C in Dubai during the day.

For those seeking cooler climes during the summer, daytime temperatures will fall to as low as 35°C in Fujairah, aided by cloudy skies.

The NCM – in its latest five-day bulletin – said there could be rain in eastern and southern parts of the country by Tuesday afternoon.

The forecast comes after Al Ain and parts of Dubai were lashed by heavy rain on Monday night, prompting a safety alert from the weather centre.

The UAE has also experienced a sustained spell of dusty conditions in recent days, with residents waking up to hazy skies which have reduced visibility on roads.

Unstable weather

The NCM says more dust and fog will sweep the country for the rest of the week, with temperatures and humidity to remain high.

A sweltering weekend is also in store, with temperatures expected to hit 49°C in Abu Dhabi and 47°C in Dubai, the NCM said.