Overview
- The National Centre of Meteorology forecasts temperatures above 40°C across large parts of the UAE in the coming days, with a mid‑week desert peak near 44°C in Al Quaa and Gasyoura.
- Abu Dhabi is expected to reach around 40°C, Dubai about 38°C, and Al Ain up to 42°C, according to the bureau’s latest five‑day outlook.
- Fujairah, often cooler due to its coast on the Gulf of Oman, is set to hold above 40°C through early next week, the agency’s map shows.
- Recent readings already topped 40°C nationwide, including 45°C reported in Al Dhafra’s desert last week.
- Despite the spikes, the bureau’s May outlook points to near‑normal monthly averages of 32.3°C and about 3.2 mm of rain, and it has advised people to drink fluids, avoid direct sun, keep children out of parked cars, and ensure pets have water.