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Photos: Limited visibility as sandstorm envelops Dubai

Gulf News photographers take to the streets amidst the harsh weather

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Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor
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RTA sign warning motorists of the road hazard.
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Thick clouds during the sandstorm in Dubai.
Virendra Saklani/Gulf News
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The sun peeking through the sandstorm in Sharjah.
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The sandstorm as seen from the Greens
Manjusha Radhakrishnan/Gulf News
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A slow drive due to limited visiblity at Sheikh Zayed Road.
Anas Thacharpadikkal/Gulf News
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Low visibility from one of the buildings in JBR.
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Stunning cloud formations above Mina Rashid area.
Clint Egbert/Gulf News
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