Temperatures will drop in parts of the UAE on Friday thanks to strong winds, which will blow dust and sand and create rough waters in the Arabian Gulf, with waves reaching more than 3.3 metres.
A rough sea alert is in force until 2.30pm.
The National Centre of Meteorology said dust and sand in the air, especially in the west, could reduce visibility during the day.
Temperatures will hit 35°C in Abu Dhabi and 34°C in Dubai. It will be warmer in the south, which will see highs of 41°C.
Saturday will be sunny and dusty, with moderate to fresh winds strengthening at times to blow dust and sand, again reducing visibility.
Temperatures will hit 35°C in Abu Dhabi and 32°C in Dubai.
The mercury will creep up on Sunday, reaching 39°C in Abu Dhabi and 36°C in Dubai. It will be sunny and hazy at times, and gusty winds will blow dust and sand in the west. Humidity will rise overnight, which could create a misty start to the working week over some areas.
Dusty weather in the UAE - in pictures
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Total lack of visability at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National -
Residents in the capital woke up on Thursday morning to see the city blanketed by fog and dust. Deepthi Unnikrishnan / The National -
Dusty weather in Discovery Gardens in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National -
Poor visibility at a traffic light in Khalidyah, Abu Dhabi. Juman Jarallah / The National -
Cars are seen driving amid a sandstorm that engulfed the city of Dubai. Marwan Naamani / AFP Photo -
A Dubai metro train is seen driving amid a sandstorm that engulfed the city. Marwan Naamani / AFP Photo -
Al Bustan Complex in Al Matar (near Khalifa Park and TwoFour54). Elizabeth Claus / The National -
Two men carry work materials through Tecom. Lee Hoagland/The National -
A man walks through Tecom during the storm. Lee Hoagland/The National -
Heavy sandstorm engulf the whole city, in which visibility was about 100 metres. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National -
Camels outside Fujairah sandstorm. Sarah Dea / The National -
Looking onto Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Joseph Harb -
Downtown Dubai. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
