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 ...

Observed at 00:00, Monday 10 March BBC Weather in association with MeteoGroup, external All times are Gulf Standard Time (Asia/Dubai, GMT+4) unless otherwise stated.