Dusty conditions engulfed the UAE and the weather bureau issued an alert due to reduced visibility on the roads on Wednesday morning.

The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) issued warnings in parts of Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and other areas of the UAE because of strong winds blowing dust into the air.

The maximum humidity is expected to reach 80 per cent.

Such conditions are expected all week, according to a statement by the NCM. From Friday till Sunday, dusty and hazy skies are expected with a decrease in temperatures.

The conditions at sea are expected to be generally calm.