The temperature in Dubai could reach 36°C in Dubai on Wednesday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The temperature in Dubai could reach 36°C in Dubai on Wednesday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The temperature in Dubai could reach 36°C in Dubai on Wednesday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The temperature in Dubai could reach 36°C in Dubai on Wednesday. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE weather: Dubai and Abu Dhabi set for cloud and sunshine


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The UAE will be mainly sunny on Wednesday, with a few clouds, and humidity increasing during the evening.

The National Centre of Meteorology said the rising humidity in the west of the country will cause mist.

Temperatures are expected to reach up to 35°C in Abu Dhabi and 36°C in Dubai.

It will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and moderate in the Sea of Oman.

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