Dubai: It’s time to plan your weekend escape. Met Office says the mountain regions will remain relatively cooler, with temperatures ranging from 26°C to 33°C. Perfect weather to discover the UAE’s hidden travel gems.However, if driving long distances today, you’ll need to exercise caution as visibility could reduce temporarily in some open areas, due to dust and sand being blown by winds reaching up to 40 km/h.Otherwise it’s going to be a warming summer day, expect a mix of temperatures, dusty and gusty winds across parts of the country, especially during the afternoon hours. While temperatures in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman are expected to stay in the mid-30s, inland areas like Al Ain and Liwa could see highs touching 40°C to 42°C, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).Overall, the weather will be fair, but dusty at times during the day, with light to moderate winds becoming fresh at intervals.Temperatures in Dubai will remain between 25°C and 35°C today, while Abu Dhabi could see highs of 38°C. Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain are expected to touch 37°C, while Ras Al Khaimah and Al Ain may climb to 40°C.Sea conditions are also expected to become rough to moderate in the Arabian Gulf, while the Sea of Oman will remain slight to moderate. Over the weekend, temperatures are expected to rise slightly on Saturday before another drop from Sunday into Monday, accompanied by dusty conditions and stronger winds once again. Minimum and maximum temperatures across the UAE today:Dubai: 25°C – 35°CAbu Dhabi: 26°C – 38°CSharjah: 25°C – 37°CAjman: 25°C – 35°CUmm Al Quwain: 25°C – 37°CRas Al Khaimah: 25°C – 40°CFujairah: 29°C – 36°CAl Ain: 24°C – 40°CLiwa: 27°C – 42°C
