Fifteen inbound flights were diverted today from Dubai International Airport, DXB, and a number of outbound flights were delayed due to weather conditions, according to the Dubai's airport operator.

"Dubai Airports can confirm that normal operations at DXB have been disrupted as result of weather conditions persisting since last night. A total of 15 inbound flights were diverted to neighbouring airports, while a number of outbound flights were also delayed owing to the disruption," Dubai Airports said in a statement.

The comfort of all passengers is our top priority and Dubai Airports is working with airlines and our other stakeholders to minimise inconvenience to our customers and normalise operations as quickly as possible, it said.