The Latest Breaking News from Emirates

‘Boom in the sky’: How Iran’s missile strikes turned Dubai into a travel trap

A corporate retreat in Dubai transformed into a stressful ordeal for European travelers as regional conflict escalated, leading to flight cancellations and airspace closures. Stranded thousands, including Filip Sobiecki and Russian tourists, faced uncertainty as the city, usually a stable travel hub, experienced disruptions. The UAE government is reportedly covering…

The Times of India · 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

Booked to travel through the Middle East? Here’s why you shouldn’t cancel your flight

Travellers are being advised not to cancel their tickets for flights through the Middle East and check with their airlines, as airspace remains closed indefinitely.

The Conversation · Mar 2

Refunds, free hotels, rebooking, food provisions: UAE survival guide for tourists stuck in emirates amid Iran and US–Israel war

Air travel in the Middle East is severely disrupted as the US-Israel war on Iran leads to extensive flight cancellations and airspace closures. Major UAE carriers have suspended operations, stranding thousands of tourists. Authorities are providing support, including accommodation and meals, while advising passengers to check flight statuses and know…

The Times of India · Mar 1

Wong warns ‘there are limits’ to helping Australians affected by flight cancellations amid Iran conflict

Government has not yet committed to repatriation flights as Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways cancel flights

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1

Three US troops killed as Iran’s deadly revenge attacks intensify across Middle East

Donald Trump says Iran’s interim leaders have called for talks as the human toll of the escalating conflict mounts

The Independent UK · Mar 1

Around 94,000 Britons caught up in Gulf ‘hell’ as Iran unleashes ‘most intense offensive’ after Khamenei’s killing

Missiles and suicide drones hammer Middle East cities, US troops killed and Britons told to shelter as region teeters on the brink

Evening Standard · Mar 1

Almost half of Heathrow-Middle East flights cancelled

Twenty-four of the 56 flights that were scheduled to depart from the London airport on Sunday for the region have been axed.

Evening Standard · Mar 1

Full list of all London flights cancelled as war rages in Middle East

Dozens more flights from Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted to the Middle East have been cancelled on Thursday

Evening Standard · Mar 1