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