Iranian missile and drone strikes hit Dubai this week, damaging the airport, the Burj Al Arab and a hotel on Palm Jumeirah. A concourse at Dubai International Airport was damaged, four staff were hurt and flights were temporarily suspended as airlines rerouted. The UAE said Iran fired 137 missiles and 209 drones, most intercepted, and Bahrain's international airport also sustained material damage. 'The thing around the world is there's a lot of red tape when you're looking at setting up different opportunities. It comes after Olympic champion Stephanie Rice issued an emotional plea after Iranian drone strikes hit her adopted home of Dubai.

Source: Daily Mail March 03, 2026 09:55 UTC