Thick fog blanketed an area of Abu Dhabi early on Monday as humidity rose overnight.
The murky weather in Al Ghuwaifat, Al Dhafra, in the far west, lifted by 9.30am, leaving a sunny day that will be cloudy at times.
Temperatures will reach 36°C in Abu Dhabi and 35°C in Dubai.
Winds will be light to moderate and the Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman will be calm.
Temperatures will inch up to reach 37°C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, which will be another mostly sunny day.
It will be a little hotter still on Wednesday, before temperatures plunge to a pleasant 25°C in Dubai and 27°C in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
It will, however, be dusty at times on both Thursday and Friday.
Cooler temperatures are expected until the weekend and the mercury will begin to climb again next Monday.
Hazy weather in the UAE in January - in pictures
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Dubai Marina and Ain Dubai pictured among the morning haze. Pawan Singh / The National -
Fog along the E11 Highway in Dubai. Victor Besa / The National -
Visibility is greatly reduced on the E11 Highway in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
Dubai's tall buildings pierce the fog. Victor Besa / The National -
Motorists were urged to exercise caution on the roads. Victor Besa / The National -
Speed limits were reduced on major roads. Victor Besa / The National -
Motorists were urged to keep a safe distance from other vehicles when driving. Pawan Singh / The National -
A man walks his dog on a misty morning in Al Furjan, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Motorists drive slowly on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road. Pawan Singh / The National -
The fog started to lift by mid-morning. Pawan Singh / The National -
Unsettled weather is forecast for the next few days. Pawan Singh / The National
