The Latest Breaking News from Abu Dhabi

Government ‘looking at all options’ to support Britons as some flights resume

A flight to London’s Heathrow, likely to be carrying stranded UK nationals, departed from the United Arab Emirates capital on Monday.

Evening Standard · Mar 2

Heathrow-bound flight leaves Abu Dhabi as stranded Brits rescued from Middle East conflict

The Government of Dubai confirmed some planes would be permitted to take off from the city from Monday evening

Evening Standard · Mar 2

London-bound flight bringing stranded Britons back from Abu Dhabi

The Etihad Airways flight is expected to land at 7.14pm at Terminal 4.

Evening Standard · Mar 2

Foreign Office issue UAE safety advice for Britons trapped in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

The UK government has told British nationals in the region to shelter in place

The Independent UK · Mar 2

(VIDEO) Is Abu Dhabi Airport Open? International Airport Remains Closed Amid Escalating Iran Conflict

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Zayed International Airport (AUH), the main gateway to the UAE capital and a key hub for Etihad Airways, remains shuttered with all flight operations suspended as of Monday, March 2, 2026, due to ongoing regional security threats stemming from U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran…

International Business Times · Mar 2

Is it safe to travel to Dubai and Abu Dhabi? Latest advice amid regional conflict

The UK’s Foreign Office lifted its advice against all but essential travel to the UAE in June

The Independent UK · Mar 2

Jonny Bairstow makes plea to Keir Starmer while stranded in Dubai as ECB consult government

The former England wicketkeeper is on holiday in the UAE with his family

The Independent UK · Mar 2

Plans being drawn up for Muscat airlift to rescue stranded Britons from Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Exclusive: Overnight rescue flight brings British Airways flight crews back from Dubai

The Independent UK · Mar 2

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

The rapidly escalating conflict has left thousands stranded, with no idea how to get home

The Independent UK · Mar 2

All expenses paid: UAE covers accommodation, meals, flights for 20000+ stranded travellers in emirates amid Iran–US–Israel war

The UAE is stepping in to help thousands of travellers stranded by flight cancellations. The government will cover all accommodation and meal costs for passengers affected by the ongoing aviation crisis. Major UAE airports like Dubai and Abu Dhabi are facilitating rebooking and providing essential support. This move ensures passenger…

The Times of India · Mar 2