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Yesterday Dubai – tomorrow, who knows? How Iran conflict could change UK travel plans once and for all

Dubai, seen for decades as a safe and serene haven, now finds itself on the Foreign Office no-go – along with Abu Dhabi, just down the road in the UAE, and Doha in Qatar. So what does this mean for the future of tourism in the Gulf? Simon Calder finds…

The Independent UK

Middle East crisis Day 15: Iran hits US embassy in Baghdad, UAE oil hub struck as war widens across Gulf

The US-Israel conflict with Iran escalated significantly on its 15th day. Iran targeted the US embassy in Baghdad and a UAE oil hub, while Israel struck Lebanon and Iraq. Debris from intercepted missiles hit Dubai twice. The war now directly impacts diplomatic sites and oil infrastructure across the Gulf, with…

The Times of India

Wall Street's Secret Migration: How New York's Finance Giants Are Quietly Building New Empires in Miami, Dallas, and Dubai

JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Citadel, and dozens of elite hedge funds are quietly building billion-dollar operations in Dallas, Miami, and Dubai — and New York's new socialist mayor may have just accelerated the timeline for good.

International Business Times

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'Iran must not be allowed to hold global economy hostage,' UAE minister tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews, UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh appealed to the world that Iran’s "rogue state behaviour" must not be allowed to hold the global economy hostage.

Euronews

UAE News: Dubai Global Village cancels Eid Al Fitr fireworks, remains closed until further notice

Dubai's Global Village will not have its usual Eid Al Fitr fireworks this year. The popular attraction remains closed due to safety precautions. This decision follows country-wide directives restricting fireworks and drone shows. The closure is linked to heightened regional tensions. Authorities are prioritizing safety as the region navigates current…

The Times of India

‘You live in Dubai, aren’t you scared?’ How the UAE ‘safe haven’ tried to spin two weeks of drone strikes

IN FOCUS: Bryony Gooch reports on the jarring contrast between footage of drones hitting the emirate while the Iran war rages, with social media influencers and expats claiming it’s business as usual in Dubai

The Independent UK

Central Dubai building hit with debris from missile interception; second incident in 2 days

Debris from a missile successfully intercepted by the UAE’s air defence systems struck the façade of a building in central Dubai on Saturday, authorities reported.

The Times of India

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Dubai news: ‘Evacuate the office?’ Standard Chartered responds to viral rumours in UAE emirate amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Amidst escalating Iran vs US-Israel war, Standard Chartered clarified reports of a Dubai office evacuation, stating it extended existing work-from-home measures as a precaution. The bank emphasised its regional operations remain active. This comes as other financial institutions also implement safety protocols, highlighting Dubai's crucial role as a financial hub…

The Times of India

The US-Israel war on Iran sends Dubai residents fleeing, but what they abandoned in their wake has sparked a new nightmare

A heartbreaking reality is unfolding in Dubai right now as many foreign residents, fleeing the escalating US–Israel war on Iran, are abandoning their pets in record numbers. This sudden exodus, driven by missile strikes spreading across Gulf countries, has left animal shelters completely overwhelmed and a disturbing trail of discarded…

The Mary Sue

Tommy Fleetwood Relieved As Family Escapes Dubai During Middle East Conflict

Tommy Fleetwood admitted he was relieved his family managed to get out of Dubai and return to England during the chaos caused by the conflict in Iran

Golf Monthly

Flagship Dubai crypto conference Token2049, in sudden reversal, cancels due to Iran war

Token2049, the biggest crypto conference series, announced that it would not be taking place this year in Dubai.

Fortune

'A perfect storm': Airlines cut flights and increase airfares as jet fuel price spikes

Increased demand on flight routes that avoid Middle East and Gulf stopovers also means flyers are having to pay more.

Euronews

Another Dubai building hit in kamikaze drone attack

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The Independent UK

Tommy Fleetwood speaks of 'relief' as family return from Dubai amid conflict

The golfer said that his wife and children had safely returned to the UK

Evening Standard

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International Business Times UK

Is US‑Iran Conflict Pushing Dubai Hotel Prices Down? Burj Khalifa Developer Denies Price Collapse

Hotel rates in Dubai have fallen due to the US‑Iran conflict and travel disruption, but Burj Khalifa developer Mohamed Alabbar says this reflects short‑term pressure, not a price collapse.

The Independent UK

Dubai’s financial district hit by kamikaze drone as smoke pours from building struck by debris

Dubai has been hit by a series of drones since the US-Israeli war on Iran began

The Independent UK

Brits in Dubai warned not to post war footage on social media

British nationals in the UAE have been cautioned against sharing images or videos related to war incidents, following strict local cyber-crime laws. A 60-year-old British tourist was charged in Dubai for allegedly sharing video footage of missile strikes, accused of broadcasting provocative propaganda. The British Embassy in the UAE reiterated…

Evening Standard

Dubai under attack: Building in UAE city's financial centre hit by 'kamakaze drone' debris as war rages

Large plume of smoke seen close to the DIFC Innovation Hub in Dubai following a ‘successful interception’

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The Independent UK

Pay three times more to avoid the UAE? I’ll take my chances in Abu Dhabi duty-free

TRAVEL INSIDER: In his latest newsletter, Simon Calder shares his journey from Yogyakarta to London amid Gulf tensions, reflecting on disrupted stopovers, costly detours, and the wider ways the conflict is reshaping global travel

The Independent UK

Tommy Fleetwood relieved to get family out of Dubai and back to England amid Middle East conflict

Fleetwood has been competing in the United States while his wife and children sought to leave their home of the last four years in the United Arab Emirates

The Times of India

Dubai news: Sheikh Mohammed introduces new law regulating government services; check details

Dubai has introduced a new legal framework governing how government services can be outsourced to private entities, with the move aimed at tightening oversight while improving efficiency and service quality across the emirate.

Evening Standard

British expats who fled the Gulf desperate to avoid being hit with huge tax bills after returning to London

The tax implications of a return to the UK are ‘troubling’ expats who have flown back to the UK from tax havens like Dubai

The Times of India

Dubai targeted again: Video shows thick black smoke after blasts rock financial hub, debris hits building

Explosions shook buildings in Dubai on Friday, sending a large plume of smoke over the central area of the Middle East’s financial hub, marking day 14 of the conflict between the United States-Israel, and Iran.

AAP

Meet the stoic Aussies staying put in the warring Gulf

The Middle East's latest fracas has not rattled some Australian expats who have built lives and raised families in the Emirates.

The Times of India

Up to 90% discounts: Dubai shoppers rush to Ramadan Super Sale at Festival City Mall before Eid 2026

Dubai Festival City Mall is hosting a Ramadan Super Sale with discounts up to 90% until March 15. This event, part of Dubai's wider retail strategy, aims to boost spending ahead of Eid Al Fitr. Shoppers are flocking to the mall for fashion, lifestyle and entertainment deals, transforming it into…

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