Dusty weather in the UAE - in pictures

  • The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque area in Abu Dhabi, during the sandstorm on Tuesday. Victor Besa / The National
    The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque area in Abu Dhabi, during the sandstorm on Tuesday. Victor Besa / The National
  • Dust in the air around the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Dust in the air around the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Towers in Dubai Marina as dust reduces visibility to a few hundred metres. Pawan Singh / The National
    Towers in Dubai Marina as dust reduces visibility to a few hundred metres. Pawan Singh / The National
  • People relax at a public beach near Palm Jumeirah. Pawan Singh / The National
    People relax at a public beach near Palm Jumeirah. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Jumeirah Lake Towers during the sandstorm in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Jumeirah Lake Towers during the sandstorm in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Boats in the waters of Palm Jumeirah. Pawan Singh / The National
    Boats in the waters of Palm Jumeirah. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Dusty conditions descended over almost the entire UAE, with only the far western edge spared. Pawan Singh / The National
    Dusty conditions descended over almost the entire UAE, with only the far western edge spared. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The Sheikh Zayed bridge in Abu Dhabi, during the sandstorm. Victor Besa / The National
    The Sheikh Zayed bridge in Abu Dhabi, during the sandstorm. Victor Besa / The National
  • Heavy dust in the Zayed Sports City area of Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Heavy dust in the Zayed Sports City area of Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Traffic on the roads in the Ministry of Interior area of Abu Dhabi, during the sandstorm. Victor Besa / The National
    Traffic on the roads in the Ministry of Interior area of Abu Dhabi, during the sandstorm. Victor Besa / The National
  • Strong winds blow dust in the Adnec area, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Strong winds blow dust in the Adnec area, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
  • More of the same weather is expected over the next few days, with a probability of dust and sand affecting visibility up until at least Sunday. Victor Besa / The National
    More of the same weather is expected over the next few days, with a probability of dust and sand affecting visibility up until at least Sunday. Victor Besa / The National