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Dubai's Burj Khalifa Vanishes In A Layer Of Dust Amid Sandstorm

18/05/2022 09:01 PM | Click to read full article

The world's tallest building disappeared behind a grey layer of dust today as sandstorms that have swept the Middle East hit the United Arab Emirates, prompting weather and traffic warnings.

The 828-metre (2,716 ft, 6ins) Burj Khalifa, which towers over Dubai and is usually visible across the busy financial hub, retreated behind a curtain of airborne dirt that shrouded much of the country.

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