The towering Burj Khalifa, whose towers can be seen all over Dubai, was engulfed in a dust storm.
The United Arab Emirates is the latest country to be hit by sandstorms, which have hit Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Iran and other countries in recent days.
Airports and schools have been closed due to the storms.
According to Waqi.info and PlumPolition app, the air quality index of the capital Abu Dhabi reached the 'dangerous' zone overnight.
Sandstorms continue in the Middle East Are coming from which the intensity is becoming very high.
This is due to deforestation and deforestation, increased use of river water and construction of more dams.
According to experts, the situation could worsen as climate change has affected the regional climate.
A nationwide alert has been issued urging citizens to take precautionary measures.
Abu Dhabi police have urged drivers to be careful during high winds and low light during dust storms.
However, a spokesman for Dubai Airports said: Air traffic was not affected.
The weather is expected to remain the same for the next few days.
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