I tried to look around for a better source than the Daily Mail, especially on something scientific in nature. Unfortunately I wasn't able to find anything I could vouch for as authoritative. However I did notice the images in this page referenced many times in other sites:
http://www.indiashines.com/Balgates-photos-95294-dubai-artif...
If anyone knows of a better source or can find information about it on the National Center of Meteorology and Seismology website:
http://www.das.ae/
I'd be most grateful.