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A commuter waits for the bus to arrive. Victor Besa / The National
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A worker covers his face to protect from the dusty weather in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Haze hangs over Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Marina. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Hazy weather over Sheikh Zayed Road and the Marina. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Rain and sandstorms are forecast in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Forecasters are warning of sandstorms which could hit large areas of the UAE on Monday
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Sandstorms expected in Dubai and other emirates this week. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Gusts of up to 55kph kick up sand and dust in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Gloomy and dusty weather in Abu Dhabi. Forecasters have warned of sandstorms across the UAE on Monday. Victor Besa / The National
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Commuters seek refuge from the rain beneath a bus shelter in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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A commuter waits for the bus to arrive. Victor Besa / The National
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A worker covers his face to protect from the dusty weather in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Haze hangs over Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Marina. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Hazy weather over Sheikh Zayed Road and the Marina. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Rain and sandstorms are forecast in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Forecasters are warning of sandstorms which could hit large areas of the UAE on Monday
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Sandstorms expected in Dubai and other emirates this week. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Gusts of up to 55kph kick up sand and dust in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Gloomy and dusty weather in Abu Dhabi. Forecasters have warned of sandstorms across the UAE on Monday. Victor Besa / The National
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Commuters seek refuge from the rain beneath a bus shelter in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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A commuter waits for the bus to arrive. Victor Besa / The National
UAE weather: warning issued over poor visibility on roads
Motorists urged to show extra care due to blowing dust and sand
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