Flights out and in of Dubai have been grounded as Iran launches its strongest barrage of missiles across the Middle East yet.
Emirates, one among the leading international airlines within the region, confirmed they’ve suspended all their services in town until further notice.
They urged passengers to not travel to the airport, adding they don’t need to compromise the protection of their crew.
In a post on X, they said: ‘All flights to and from Dubai have been suspended until further notice.
‘Please don’t go to the airport. Emirates will share updates when available. We would really like to thank our customers for his or her understanding and patience.
‘The security of our passengers and crew is our highest priority and won’t be compromised.
‘All city check‑in points across Dubai are temporarily closed until further notice.’
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The town has been hit in a barrage of drone attacks with the long-lasting Burj Al Arab hotel one among the landmarks hit by Iran.
Two of Dubai’s most iconic hotels – the Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah – have all been damaged within the strikes because the UAE intercept Iranian missiles from above.
The attacks have also left carnage in apartment blocks, triggering an exodus from expats but routes out are limited because the airspace above the world has been mainly closed.
Considered one of the primary flights out of Dubai into London Heathrow arrived yesterday.
Travellers landed just before 8am having managed to purchase a ticket to flee the bombing with alerts ringing out whilst they got on their plane.
Chris and Nicky Weare from Bristol needed to pay £12,000 for tickets with lots of of Brits battling to get out of Dubai which has been hit by a series of missiles on its port, apartments and other infrastructure.
Nicky, 47, told Metro: ‘The situation isn’t good it’s very frightening. We saw drones being intercepted and a bomb hitting the harbour. But the federal government denies its serious they’re telling everyone every little thing okay but it surely’s removed from okay it’s just like the Titanic the band is playing on because the ship sinks.’
Chris added: ‘An example of it being just like the Titanic was at a horse racing meeting.
‘There have been literally missiles flying above our heads and the commentator on the racecourse, who was English, just carried on with the announcements as if nothing was happening, it’s bizarre.’
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