‘We thought it was fireworks’: Dubai’s luxury seekers shaken by Iranian missiles
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Dubai residents and tourists were shaken when Iranian missiles and drones approached the Gulf states over the weekend, triggering air defenses in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. Many initially mistook the interceptors for fireworks, as Dubai attempted to maintain its image of stability amidst regional conflict. While some residents received official alerts, others were caught off guard. Fires and smoke were reported at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports due to drone debris, resulting in one death and several injuries. Smoke was also seen at the Jebel Ali port area in Dubai, one of the busiest ports in the Middle East. The incident challenged Dubai's long-held perception as a safe haven insulated from regional political turmoil.
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AI-ExtractedAt first we thought it was fireworks.
Air defences in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain activated in response to Iranian drones and missiles.
One person was killed and about a dozen others injured after drone debris struck Dubai’s and Abu Dhabi’s airports.
A public beach in Dubai was left unusually empty after emergency alerts across the weekend.
The entrance to the Fairmont The Palm, a five-star resort, caught fire after what appeared to be a drone strike.
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