Dubai is currently under active military threat following Iranian ballistic missile strikes targeting UAE territory on February 28, 2026. The UAE Armed Forces intercepted three waves of incoming missiles, but debris from intercepts impacted residential areas in Dubai Marina, Jumeirah, and near Jebel Ali. Dubai Civil Defense has issued shelter-in-place orders for multiple districts, and residents are urged to stay indoors away from windows and exterior walls.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) have both suspended all flight operations indefinitely. Emirates airline has grounded its entire fleet and diverted 47 aircraft that were en route. Thousands of passengers remain stranded at terminals across the city. The Dubai Metro and public transport systems are operating on reduced schedules with some stations closed near impact zones.
For expatriates and tourists currently in Dubai, embassies are coordinating evacuation plans. The US Embassy has issued a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory. Residents should monitor official UAE government channels, keep emergency supplies ready, and register with their home country's embassy. Dubai's emergency services number is 999, and the crisis hotline is active 24/7.
Iran's IRGC released footage claiming successful missile strikes on four major US military installations: Al Udeid Air Base (Qatar), Al Salem (Kuwait), Al Dhafra (UAE), and the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.
The world's tallest building was evacuated as a precautionary measure during Iran's retaliatory missile strikes on the UAE. Dubai Civil Defence deployed teams across Saadiyat Island, Khalifa City, Bani Yas, MBZ City, and Al Falah.
Missile debris struck a hotel on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah island, killing one Pakistani national and injuring four others. Dubai Civil Defence controlled the resulting fire and deployed to multiple sites.
Iran's IRGC launched three waves of ballistic missiles and drones targeting US military bases and allied nations across the Persian Gulf, striking at targets in the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan.
Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central have suspended all flight operations following multiple waves of Iranian ballistic missiles targeting UAE territory. Thousands of passengers stranded across terminals.
The UAE Armed Forces confirmed successful interception of three waves of Iranian ballistic missiles. However, missile debris impacted several areas in Abu Dhabi, killing at least one person and injuring dozens.
Dubai authorities ordered evacuations in multiple residential areas after intercepted missile debris fell in the Dubai Marina and Jumeirah districts. Emergency services responding to multiple impact sites.
An Iranian ballistic missile struck near Abu Dhabi International Airport, killing one person and wounding at least 12 others. The UAE government condemned the attack as an act of war.
The Dubai Financial Market announced it will not open for Sunday trading. Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange issued a similar suspension. Combined market capitalization at risk exceeds $800 billion.
The State Department issued Level 4 Do Not Travel advisories for Iran, Iraq, and the entire Persian Gulf region. An estimated 50,000 American citizens are currently in the affected area.
Dubai Civil Defense issued new shelter-in-place orders as air raid sirens sounded for the third time. Residents in JBR, Marina, and Downtown areas reported hearing explosions overhead.
India and Pakistan announced emergency evacuation plans for their combined 15 million nationals living in Gulf countries. India dispatched naval vessels while Pakistan prepared special flights.
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