The mercury is expected to climb to 44°C
UAE weather: It’s shaping up to be one of the hottest weeks in the UAE so far this year. Temperatures across the country are forecast to rise sharply, with daytime highs soaring into the early to mid-40s.
Residents are being advised to limit time outdoors during peak hours and stay hydrated as the heat continues to build.
Here’s your UAE weather update for the rest of the week:
Dubai
Wednesday, May 6: 41°C – Very hot, less humidity, plenty of sunshine.
Thursday, May 7: 41°C – Very hot, plenty of sun, minimise outdoor activities.
Friday, May 8: 39°C – Hot with hazy sunshine, minimise outdoor activities.
Saturday, May 9: 40°C – Hot with hazy sunshine, minimise outdoor activities.
Sunday, May 10: 40°C – Hazy sunshine and very hot.
Abu Dhabi
Wednesday, May 6: 44°C – Sunny, very hot, less humid.
Thursday, May 7: 41°C – Hazy and very hot.
Friday, May 8: 38°C – Sunny and very warm, clear skies.
Saturday, May 9: 37°C – Very warm with hazy sunshine.
Sunday, May 10: 38°C – Hazy and very warm.
Highest temperatures this week
This week, the highest temperature recorded so far was 45.4°C at Sweihan in Al Ain on May 5, 2026, at 2.45pm
#أعلى_درجة_حرارة سجلت على الدولة هذا اليوم 45.4 درجة مئوية في سويحان (العين) الساعة 14:45 بالتوقيت المحلي لدولة الإمارات.#The_highest_temperature recorded over the country today is 45.4 °C in Sweihan(Al Ain) at 14:45 UAE Local time. pic.twitter.com/L2DJPOWv8c
— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) May 5, 2026
If you’re already feeling the heat and want to cool down, we’ve rounded up some pretty cool places in Dubai for you to visit here.
In case you were wondering…
As we move into summer and temperatures approach their peak, we can’t help but wonder – how hot can this place actually get?
Well, the official record for the UAE’s highest-ever temp was July 2002, an eye-sweating 52.1ºC (125.78ºF).
And remember, these temperatures are recorded in the shade using specialist calibrated equipment — so those Insta Story screenshots of your car’s thermometer don’t quite count.
Will we see highs above 52.1ºC this year? We hope not, but if temperatures creep towards the 50ºC mark, you’ll definitely be hearing from us.
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