According to the National Centre of Meteorology, temperatures are expected to climb on Monday and again on Wednesday.

The mercury could reach up to 41°C in inland areas, with humidity rising to as high as 70 per cent.

Coastal cities, including Abu Dhabi and Dubai, are also likely to see temperatures exceeding 40°C this week.

The weather authority issued a 12-hour yellow alert on Sunday, warning of strong north-westerly winds reaching up to 40 km/h, along with rough sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf and waves up to 1.8 metres.

Recent days have already seen high temperatures, with 43.3°C recorded in Al Quaa, Al Ain, on Saturday, and 42.5°C in Sweihan a day earlier.

For Monday, the forecast indicates further temperature increases, with strong winds expected to stir dust in some areas. Another rise in temperatures is predicted for Wednesday.

The latest conditions follow a period of unsettled weather last month, which brought heavy rain, thunderstorms and flooding in parts of the country.