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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Anjana Sankar

Tourists trapped in Dubai saw ‘missiles flying past our hotel’ amid Iran strikes

Dubai Iran Missile
  • British citizens Alison and Gul Woodward, aged 71 and 70, are among thousands of travellers stranded in Dubai due to a rapidly escalating regional conflict.
  • The conflict, stemming from retaliatory attacks on US allies in the region following US-Israel strikes on Iran, has resulted in missile and drone interceptions over Dubai.
  • Dubai International Airport, a major global hub, was closed, and an incident at Abu Dhabi's Zayed International airport led to one death and seven injuries.
  • Stranded travellers, including an American couple and an Irish honeymooner, have described chaotic scenes and significant anxiety over the uncertainty of returning home.
  • The UAE government has pledged to cover accommodation costs for affected visitors, with authorities managing 20,200 passengers impacted by flight rescheduling.

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‘Missiles were flying past our hotel’: UK tourists trapped in Dubai voice fears as Gulf conflict intensifies

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