Hongkonger forks out HK$11,000 to flee Dubai after 8 failed attempts

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Oscar Liu,Vivian AuMarch 8, 2026 at 02:36 PM

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Hongkonger Shirley Sung spent a week stranded in Dubai after a wedding, amidst escalating Middle East tensions. Witnessing missile interceptions, she made eight unsuccessful attempts to book a flight home. Sung eventually secured a one-way flight to Kuala Lumpur for HK$6,000 to escape the conflict zone. After a two-night layover in Kuala Lumpur costing HK$2,000, she paid an additional HK$3,000 for a flight to Hong Kong. Sung arrived home on Sunday, having spent a total of HK$11,000 to flee Dubai. She was among 370 Hong Kong residents who successfully left the Middle East following increased inquiries to the Immigration Department.

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Dubai

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