How often are sandstorms in Dubai?

I've lived in Dubai for the past 14 years and I've not seen as many sandstorms as people say there are. Most of the sandstorms in Dubai or in fact Middle East aren't ones like those in movies. read more

So, in a nutshell, yes, Dubai or as a matter of fact, Middle East do have sandstorms. But not that often as considered by people from outside. It usually happens during summer and is very unpredictable. read more

Well, for a start, Dubai lies at latitude 20° north, so Dubai has seasons. Not quite in the way that people used to temperate climates perceive four distinct seasons, but nonetheless, if you live in Dubai for a full twelve month cycle, you can definitely perceive a pattern of weather changes. read more

On March 2, 2010 Strong winds caused sandstorms in Dubai and other regions of United Arab Emirates. On January 28, 2011 a sandstorm hit Dubai for a short time. On February 26, 2012 a strong sandstorm hit Dubai and other parts of the country; On April 2, 2015 a very strong sandstorm hit Dubai and other parts of the country. read more