Temperatures in the UAE are expected to soar to 34ºC next week, according to forecasts.
BBC Weather says temperatures are set to hit 34ºC in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, February 14, and Wednesday, February 15.
The temperatures will reach above 30ºC throughout the week, peaking on Wednesday, according to forecasts.
The hottest day in Dubai next week will be Wednesday when it reaches 33ºC.
The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology also predicted that temperatures would begin to rise from Saturday, February 11.
Humidity was also expected to increase throughout the weekend nights and into next week.
Temperatures on Thursday will peak at about 26ºC in inland areas, NCM said in its daily forecast.
The warmer weather comes after a chilly spell that saw temperatures reach single digits in Dubai and Northern Emirates in recent weeks.
Eight reasons why the UAE summer is not so bad: in pictures
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Ways to make the most of the UAE summer: 1. Embrace the morning. A hazy morning in downtown Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National -
2. Check out some amazing indoor venues, such as the Museum of the Future, which opened in Dubai in February. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
3. Book the hotel deal of lifetime. A shot of Wet Deck at the W Abu Dhabi Yas Island. Reem Mohammed / The National -
4. Be first to try new restaurants such as the funky Electric Pawn Shop in Dubai. Photo: Electric Pawn Shop -
5. Go on that great UAE road trip. Khor Fakkan is located on the east coast of the UAE. Antonie Robertson / The National -
6. Do the things you have been putting off, such as decluttering the home. Getty Images -
7. Enrol in that DJ class you always dreamed about. AFP -
8. The UAE has a lot of places to relax and recharge. Chris Whiteoak / The National
