The Gulf markets continued the volatility in trade amidst fears of military strikes on Syria and the investors opted for short-term trades. Dubai's Index declined by 1.9 percent to 2,443 points but reached a high of 2,521 points in the opening minutes. Abu Dhabi's index shed 1.4 percent to 3,681 points. Kuwait's benchmark fell 1.9 percent to 7,324 points, heading for its ninth consecutive loss. Qatar's measure slipped 1.4 percent, while Oman's retreated 1.6 percent in a reflection of worries in the market over the shape of things to come in the region.