Chaos at Dubai airport after flights suspended following drone attack Passengers were ushered into tunnels after an alert sounded The Independent UK · Mar 7
Fearful African migrants warily work on through Gulf missile strikes When blasts rolled across Dubai as air defences intercepted Iranian missiles overhead, Marion Kuria froze as a tremor ran through her building. Then, like countless African migrants in the Gulf, she went back to work, driven by a need for income and with few alternatives to turn to. Radio France Internationale · Mar 7
Henry Patten criticises lack of ATP ‘crisis management’ after escape from Dubai British doubles player Henry Patten was among those stranded in Dubai after the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East last weekend The Independent UK · Mar 7
Watch: Moment Iranian drone struck Dubai International Airport's runway Flight operations were suspended at Dubai airport after an aerial interception during attacks from Iran. The Times of India · Mar 7
Brits stuck in Dubai compare travel chaos to Covid pandemic: ‘How long can this go on for?’ A pair of Britons who are stuck in Dubai have compared the travel chaos to that seen during the coronavirus pandemic. The Independent UK · Mar 7
British family stranded in Middle East after Foreign Office errors Nusaybah Sattar and five relatives were kept off evacuation flight despite holding tickets and UK passports The Guardian - UK · Mar 7
Planning to go out in Dubai this weekend? Check which attractions are closed Several major leisure destinations in Dubai will remain closed this weekend as authorities take precautionary measures amid ongoing regional developments. The Times of India · Mar 7
UAE flight status update: Limited services operating on March 7; Rebooking and refund options available UAE air travel is slowly resuming with limited flights on March 7 after regional airspace closures. Major airlines like Emirates and Etihad are prioritizing stranded passengers, offering flexible rebooking. Strict airport entry protocols are in place, with travelers urged to confirm flight status before departure due to rapidly changing schedules. The Times of India · Mar 7
'Bill is your insurance policy': Dubai tells shoppers to keep grocery receipts amid price hike concerns Concerns about rising prices often surface during uncertain moments. In Dubai, authorities say the best protection consumers have may be something many people throw away without a second thought: their shopping receipt. The Times of India · Mar 7
Dubai’s luxury market breaks records: UAE emirate's third most expensive apartment sale logs whopping Dh422 million despite US-Israel war on Iran Dubai's luxury property market has achieved a significant milestone with a Dh422 million apartment sale. This record-breaking deal underscores the sector's strength despite ongoing regional geopolitical tensions amid Iran-US-Israel war. Global investors continue to view Dubai as a secure destination for wealth preservation. The emirate's appeal is fuelled by its… The Times of India · Mar 6
‘Spent night fearing explosions’: Passengers recount Iran war scare as first flight from Dubai lands in San Francisco Passengers arriving on the first commercial Emirates flight from Dubai to San Francisco since the outbreak of the Iran war described days of fear, uncertainty and frantic efforts to escape the Middle East. The Times of India · Mar 6
Irish Government’s chartered flight from Oman delayed until Saturday – minister Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee said overnight hotel costs for passengers in Oman would be met by the department. Evening Standard · Mar 6
Middle East flights: Lufthansa and Air France extend suspensions on key routes Lufthansa Group's airlines will not fly to and from a number of Middle East and Gulf destinations until 24 October. Euronews · Mar 6
The Independent UK · Mar 6 Americans stuck in the Middle East recount finding their way home with little government help Stranded Americans across the Middle East say they’ve been left to navigate flight cancellations and confusing government guidance on their own
Euronews · Mar 6 UAE intercepts over 1,000 drones since start of Iran war Euronews correspondent Jane Witherspoon reports after another night of massive aerial attacks at the United Arab Emirates, as explosions from interceptions were heard every 20 seconds on Friday morning.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 6 England rugby stars Ellie Kildunne and Sadia Kabeya stranded in Dubai Ellie Kildunne and Sadia Kabeya, two of England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup winners, are stranded in Dubai amid Israel and the United States’ war with Iran
The Independent UK · Mar 6 England star Ellie Kildunne stuck in Dubai and to miss Premiership fixture The Red Roses full-back travelled to Dubai for a short break during the Premiership Women’s Rugby’s reserve week but is stranded, along with England team-mate Sadia Kabeya
Fortune · Mar 6 23,000 canceled flights and debris raining on Dubai hotels: The Iran war is jeopardizing the $12 trillion global travel industry “This has destabilized travel on the six populated continents of the earth,” one aviation expert told Fortune.
The Times of India · Mar 6 Meet Satheesh Kumar, Dubai-based Hindu expat marking 23 years of Ramadan fasting For most residents in the UAE, Ramadan is a deeply personal act of faith tied to Islam. But for some, the month has become a bridge between cultures. In Dubai, one long-time expatriate has quietly observed the Ramadan fast for more than two decades—despite belonging to a different religion.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 6 Influencers sold the world a fantasy Dubai – and now it’s gone in a puff of missile smoke The city was portrayed as an aspirational place to live, but now those who moved there are realising the precarity that comes with being an economic migrant, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
Evening Standard · Mar 6 'We were on edge for days': Couple who sheltered in underground Dubai car park among Brits to return home on first charter flight Passengers on the first Government charter flight helping people escape the Middle East conflict have spoken of their relief on being back in the UK
The Independent UK · Mar 6 The Latest: Israeli strikes pound Iran and Lebanon as US warns attacks will intensify Israeli airstrikes are pounding the capitals of Iran and Lebanon as the U.S. apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea, intensifying its campaign targeting the Islamic Republic’s fleet of warships
The Times of India · Mar 6 Dubai Mall visitors stunned as UAE President appears for public iftar during regional tensions Amid ongoing regional tensions in the Middle East due to the Iran-US-Israel war, residents have been in a consistent state of anxiety over life and safety.
Evening Standard · Mar 6 British couple sheltered in car park under hotel before catching flight home The first Government chartered plane touched down at London Stansted just before 1am on Friday, carrying mostly families with young children.