• Sandstorms reduces visibility on roads in Dubai. Satish Kumar / The National
    Sandstorms reduces visibility on roads in Dubai. Satish Kumar / The National
  • A woman protects herself from a sandstorm on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Sammy Dallal / The National
    A woman protects herself from a sandstorm on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Sammy Dallal / The National
  • A sandstorm lingers over Al Wahda in Abu Dhabi. RJ Mickelson / The National
    A sandstorm lingers over Al Wahda in Abu Dhabi. RJ Mickelson / The National
  • Labourers take a break during a blowing sandstorm near Zabeel Park in Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National
    Labourers take a break during a blowing sandstorm near Zabeel Park in Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National
  • A man still catches some rays as he covers his face to protect against the swirling sand in the air at the Public Beach in Abu Dhabi. RJ Mickelson / The National
    A man still catches some rays as he covers his face to protect against the swirling sand in the air at the Public Beach in Abu Dhabi. RJ Mickelson / The National
  • You can just make out Abu Dhabi's skyline on the Corniche from the flag pole.. Brian Kerrigan / The National
    You can just make out Abu Dhabi's skyline on the Corniche from the flag pole.. Brian Kerrigan / The National
  • High winds and dust make driving on Skeikh Mohammed bin Zayed Rd a dangerous endeavour. Charles Crowell for The National
    High winds and dust make driving on Skeikh Mohammed bin Zayed Rd a dangerous endeavour. Charles Crowell for The National
  • Andrew Gerrard covers his eyes and month during a sandstorm on Yas Island. Sammy Dallal / The National
    Andrew Gerrard covers his eyes and month during a sandstorm on Yas Island. Sammy Dallal / The National
  • Motorists urged to drive cautiously as heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Dubai. Satish Kumar / The National
    Motorists urged to drive cautiously as heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Dubai. Satish Kumar / The National
  • Wet roads in Dubai in the aftermath of heavy rain. Satish Kumar / The National
    Wet roads in Dubai in the aftermath of heavy rain. Satish Kumar / The National
  • Winds kick up sand and dust, reducing visibility on Dubai roads as forecasters warn that hazy conditions will prevail over the next few days. Satish Kumar / The National
    Winds kick up sand and dust, reducing visibility on Dubai roads as forecasters warn that hazy conditions will prevail over the next few days. Satish Kumar / The National
  • Darkened skies as Abu Dhabi is blanketed by sandstorms. Sammy Dallal / The National
    Darkened skies as Abu Dhabi is blanketed by sandstorms. Sammy Dallal / The National
  • Salem Ali takes a morning swim as a sand storm sweeps into Abu Dhabi. Sammy Dallal / The National
    Salem Ali takes a morning swim as a sand storm sweeps into Abu Dhabi. Sammy Dallal / The National
  • Visibility at sea was limited as sand storms blanket Abu Dhabi. Sammy Dallal / The National
    Visibility at sea was limited as sand storms blanket Abu Dhabi. Sammy Dallal / The National
  • A view after the storm from FissionLink Headquarters, Al Nahyan Camp Area. Photo courtesy of Gail Limcumpao
    A view after the storm from FissionLink Headquarters, Al Nahyan Camp Area. Photo courtesy of Gail Limcumpao
  • Abu Dhabi. From @VV7IP via Twitter
    Abu Dhabi. From @VV7IP via Twitter
  • Sheikh Zayed Road glows golden in Dubai. Photo by Jad Rajab
    Sheikh Zayed Road glows golden in Dubai. Photo by Jad Rajab

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