UAE weather: Dubai and Abu Dhabi in line for uninterrupted sun

Both cities are set for cloudless days with temperatures expected to be in the mid-40s

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - August 7:  View of the Marina from the 52nd floor of the Harbour Hotel & Residence in Dubai on August 7, 2008.  Pictured is the Westin Hotel and the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi.  (Randi Sokoloff / The National) *** Local Caption ***  RS012-MARINA.jpgRS012-MARINA.jpg
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Temperatures are forecast to peak at 44°C in the UAE today.

Both Dubai and Abu Dhabi are expected to see blue skies throughout the day, although winds in the former will reach a reasonably gusty 13mph come mid-afternoon.

Come Friday, winds are expected to have brought in some occasional clouds and temperatures in both emirates will rise to nearly 45°C.