Sandstorm in Dubai – in pictures

A sandstorm hit Dubai on September 25, 2021. Pawan Singh / The National.
The storm reduced visibility across the city. Pawan Singh / The National.
Motorists exercised caution as the storm made driving conditions challenging. Pawan Singh / The National.
Buildings on Sheikh Zayed Road were hidden by a blanket of sand. Pawan Singh / The National.
Traffic slowed on Dubai's motorways as the storm swept in. Pawan Singh / The National.
The sun failed to pierce through a thick layer of sand and dust in the air. Pawan Singh / The National.
Motorists maintained a safe distance from one another to avoid collision. Pawan Singh / The National.