DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 18 OCTOBER 2020. With the arrival of cooler weather residents of Dubai take every opportunity to enjoy the beach life. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: Standalone. Section: National.
The start of cooler weather in Dubai often leads residents to flock to beaches. Antonie Robertson / The National

UAE weather: Dubai and Abu Dhabi set for sunshine and light winds


Weather conditions in Dubai on Thursday will be mostly clear and sunny with a moderate breeze.

Temperatures are due to peak at 33°C shortly after midday, accompanied by gentle winds of up to 18 kilometres an hour.

The forecast for Abu Dhabi promises a similar day of clear skies and light breezes.

Temperatures are predicted to be slightly cooler, hitting 32°C in the afternoon, with lighter winds of about 16kph.

The National Centre of Meteorology is predicting fair conditions for the UAE in general, but predicted a chance of some fog and mist forming by night and into Friday morning.

The Centre said humidity will increase by night.

Temperatures could drop to about 24°C in Dubai and Abu Dhabi over the course of Thursday night and the early hours of Friday morning.