Dubai has been hit with an "apocalyptic" storm as much of the usually dry desert ... had been diverted "due to the continued exceptional weather event currently being experienced in the UAE".

Operations at DXB were suspended for 25 minutes due to the intense storm ... have since restarted, Dubai International Airport added. People had been braced for bad weather in the Gulf state ...

The NCM has also warned of moderate to fresh Northwesterly winds becoming strong, especially over the sea, with a speed of ...

The sea will be rough to very rough in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea Dubai: The current weather in the UAE is dusty and cloudy, particularly in the eastern and northern regions during the day.

Rains in Dubai are rare, but when they do occur ... the city experienced rain, with the weather remaining gloomy throughout Tuesday (February 18). While the chances of another rain-induced ...

Watch below, a video shared by Storm Centre ... Authorities in Dubai are on high alert for rapid response to weather-related reports and rainfall incidents, including managing water pooling.

also temporarily suspended flights between Cairo and Dubai due to the bad weather. Schools across the UAE, a federation of seven sheikhdoms, largely shut ahead of the storm and government ...

Dubai Weather Forecast The Champions Trophy game between India and Pakistan, set to be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 23, is unlikely to face any hindrance from rain.