Friday will be a dusty, hot and sunny day, with temperatures of about 35°C expected in some parts of Abu Dhabi.
The day was off to another foggy start as bad weather rolled into an area on the outskirts of the UAE capital.
The fog is expected to lift by 9.30am, leaving a sunny day in Abu Dhabi, where the temperature will reach 33°C.
It will be a little cloudier in Dubai, with highs of 32°C. Winds will be light to moderate, picking up at times and blowing dust.
Conditions in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea are expected be calm.
Saturday will again be dusty and cloudy at times, especially over some coastal and northern areas, which could enjoy some light rain.
Temperatures will be similar to Friday, reaching 32°C in Dubai and 33°C in Abu Dhabi, where the skies should be clear.
The weather on Sunday will be similar but temperatures are expected to fall back slightly to 30°C in Abu Dhabi and 31°C in Dubai.
It will be very hot towards the end of next week but the mercury is set to rise sharply from Monday, reaching 35°C in Abu Dhabi and inching up until Thursday, when it is set to hit 39°C.
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Cricket World Cup League 2
UAE results
Lost to Oman by eight runs
Beat Namibia by three wickets
Lost to Oman by 12 runs
Beat Namibia by 43 runs
UAE fixtures
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Tuesday March 15, v PNG at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Friday March 18, v Nepal at Dubai International Stadium
Saturday March 19, v PNG at Dubai International Stadium
Monday March 21, v Nepal at Dubai International Stadium
Living in...
This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.
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Co-operation on security initiatives and procurement of defence products
Youth experience scheme to work, study or volunteer in UK and EU countries
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IF YOU GO
The flights
FlyDubai flies direct from Dubai to Skopje in five hours from Dh1,314 return including taxes. Hourly buses from Skopje to Ohrid take three hours.
The tours
English-speaking guided tours of Ohrid town and the surrounding area are organised by Cultura 365; these cost €90 (Dh386) for a one-day trip including driver and guide and €100 a day (Dh429) for two people.
The hotels
Villa St Sofija in the old town of Ohrid, twin room from $54 (Dh198) a night.
St Naum Monastery, on the lake 30km south of Ohrid town, has updated its pilgrims' quarters into a modern 3-star hotel, with rooms overlooking the monastery courtyard and lake. Double room from $60 (Dh 220) a night.
Specs
Engine: Electric motor generating 54.2kWh (Cooper SE and Aceman SE), 64.6kW (Countryman All4 SE)
Power: 218hp (Cooper and Aceman), 313hp (Countryman)
Torque: 330Nm (Cooper and Aceman), 494Nm (Countryman)
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh158,000 (Cooper), Dh168,000 (Aceman), Dh190,000 (Countryman)
BMW M5 specs
Engine: 4.4-litre twin-turbo V-8 petrol enging with additional electric motor
Power: 727hp
Torque: 1,000Nm
Transmission: 8-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 10.6L/100km
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh650,000
