Thick fog blanketed parts of the UAE early on Monday as police urged drivers to take care on the roads.
The gloomy weather affected vast areas of the coast, stretching from the outskirts of Abu Dhabi past Ajman and encroaching deep inland to the southern border.
It is expected to lift by 9.30am to leave a mainly sunny day with a rise in temperatures of up to 36°C in some areas in the south.
It will be cooler on the coast, with highs of 30°C in Abu Dhabi and 29°C in Dubai.
Winds will be light to moderate and conditions in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea will be calm.
Humidity will rise again overnight, raising the risk of further mist and fog over some areas on the coast and inland on Tuesday.
After the foggy start to the week, Tuesday will be fair to partly cloudy, with highs of 31°C in Abu Dhabi and 32°C in Dubai.
Humidity will return overnight, which could result in mist and fog early on Wednesday.
Temperatures will climb throughout the week, reaching a high of 38°C in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, before falling back to the low 30s at the weekend.
Fog in the UAE - in pictures
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Early morning fog causes low visibility in Dubai on January 13, 2022. Antonie Robertson / The National -
The sun rises between the city's skyscrapers. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Motorists cautiously begin their commute. Antonie Robertson / The National -
As the fog clears a few clouds can be seen in the sky. Antonie Robertson / The National -
A jogger enjoys the cooler temperatures. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Fog covers the city's iconic buildings. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Motorists make their way to work in the fog. Antonie Robertson / The National -
It was also a hazy morning along the Al Gurm Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Gate Tower on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, is pictured among the haze. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
The capital's Pineapple building stands tall as day breaks. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Abu Dhabi's skyline is just visible in the distance. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
