Abu Dhabi Airports confirmed that an incident had taken place at the Zayed International Airport, which resulted in the death of one Asian national. It also led to seven people getting injured.

The Dubai Media Office released a statement on X saying “Authorities confirm that a drone was intercepted, and debris caused a minor fire on the Burj Al Arab’s outer facade. Civil Defence teams responded immediately and brought the incident under control. No injuries have been reported.”

Several social media users posted videos claiming that Dubai’s Jumeirah Burj Al Arab was on fire after being struck by an Iranian UAV drone.

Authorities are yet to release a statement, confirming the matter.

Dubai airport confirmed there was an ‘incident’ at DXB as videos showed damage from an alleged Iranian attack.

On X, they issued a statement saying “Dubai Airports confirms that a concourse at Dubai International (DXB) sustained minor damage in an incident, which was quickly contained. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed and are managing the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities. Four staff sustained injuries and received prompt medical attention. Due to contingency plans already in place, most of the terminals were previously cleared of passengers. Further updates will be provided as they become available.”

Videos emerged from Dubai Airport’s Terminal 3, showing chaos and panic. Locals on social media said that a missile had hit the building. However, reports are unverified.

UAE residents’ phones got an emergency text, “Seek immediate shelter in the closest secure building, steer away from windows, doors, and open areas. Await for further instructions.”

The message said this was “due to current situation, potential missile threats”.

This came even as US and Israel officials claimed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was killed.

The UAE’s National Media Council issued an advisory asking industry stakeholders to to ‘adhere to official sources’. In an X post, they said “Media is a shared responsibility, and awareness is a fundamental pillar in protecting our society. Do not film, do not post, do not share any content or information not issued by official and authorised sources.”

They added that by adhering to official sources, “we safeguard our community from misinformation and preserve its stability.”

The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research have announced that all public and private schools and universities will run remotely till Wednesday.

Dubai news live updates: Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has extended retail operations to 24 hours in a move aimed at maintaining market stability and ensuring goods remain available.

In Kuwait, working hours at all food supply distribution branches across the country have been revised to run from 11 am to 11 pm until further notice, The Khaleej Times reported.

Dubai news live updates: UAE’s ministry of education and the ministry of higher education and scientific research have announced that classes will shift to remote learning from Monday, March 2, 2026, to Wednesday, March 4, 2026, for students, teaching staff and administrative employees in all public and private schools and universities across the country, The Khaleej Times reported.

Dubai news live updates: Blasts were reported across several Gulf cities on Saturday, leaving one civilian dead in Abu Dhabi, as smoke and flames were seen at The Palm in Dubai after Iran carried out fresh attacks in response to US and Israeli strikes.

Authorities said a Pakistani civilian was killed in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, after being hit by falling debris.

In Bahrain’s capital Manama, residential buildings were also struck, and officials said firefighters and civil defence teams were sent to the site.

Dubai news live updates: Scary videos of smoke coming out of the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa, surfaced on social media amid the US-Iran conflict. However, it has been reported as misleading since these were visuals of past incidents.

“Outdated videos and images of past fire incidents in Dubai are circulating on social media. This content is misleading and does not reflect the current situation. The public and media are urged to rely solely on official sources for accurate information and refrain from sharing unverified material. Legal action will be taken against those who publish or republish such content in violation of UAE law,” Dubai’s media office said in a statement.

This comes as a fire incident was reported in the city’s famous Palm Jumeirah area, as per authorities. At least four individuals are confirmed to have sustained injuries and were transferred to medical facilities.

Dubai news live updates: The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iran on Saturday, sparking swift retaliation by the Islamic republic which responded with missile attacks across the region.

Speaking to reporters, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that there are signs that Iran’s Khamenei is no longer alive.

Dubai news live updates: Dubai faced a tense situation on Saturday as defence systems shot down Iranian missiles and drones above its well-known skyline, while blasts were heard and thick black smoke rose from some of the city’s most prominent areas.

Local officials said four people were injured in a fire at Palm Jumeirah, the man-made island known for its luxury hotels, resorts and attractions. A luxury hotel there was struck by debris from a missile that was either intercepted or forced off its path.

Dubai news live updates: All flight operations at both Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International (DWC) have been suspended until further notice following security developments in the Middle East.

The official X account for DXB confirmed on Saturday that arrivals and departures are halted and passengers should avoid travelling to the airports until operations resume.

The statement read, “Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport at this time and to contact their respective airlines directly for the latest updates regarding their flights. We appreciate the cooperation of our guests. Further updates will be provided as we continue to monitor the situation.”

Airspace above Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Iran is still limited, and airlines are still keeping an eye on security situations. While some airlines will wait until March 7, others want to start limited operations on March 1, according to announcements by airlines.

Dubai news live updates: India on Saturday issued an advisory for passengers stranded at airports in UAE amid escalating conflict in the Middle East after US-Israel-Iran strikes.

In an advisory issued late on Saturday, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi said the embassy and the consulate are in touch with UAE authorities.

“The Embassy and Consulate are in touch with the UAE authorities and airlines for taking care of the Indian passengers stranded at the airports in UAE due to temporary and precautionary airspace closure,” the advisory said.

The embassy said that the UAE government and airline authorities have reassured full support to the Indian government.

Dubai news live updates: “Discussed the evolving situation in the Gulf with UAE DPM & FM Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan this evening. India is concerned with the escalating situation. Appreciate his commitment to the welfare of the Indian community,” Jaishankar wrote on X.

Dubai news live updates: Amid Iranian strikes on Dubai that forced Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central airport to shut, the Burj Khalifa was illuminated at its scheduled time on Saturday night.

Dubai news live updates: In a SMS message, the United Arab Emirates asked its citizens and residents to remain indoors and wait for instructions.

Dubai news live updates: An official briefed on the attacks told Reuters that Qatar has been targeted by 44 missiles and 8 drones so far during Iranian attacks on Saturday.

Dubai news live updates: Kuwait’s ministry of health said on Saturday that 12 injured people were admitted to three hospitals in the country, the Kuwait News Agency reported.

The ministry’s spokesperson Dr Abdullah Al-Sanad said in a press statement that Al-Farwaniya Hospital received 9 cases, Al-Jahra Hospital received two cases, and Mubarak Hospital received one case.

Dubai news live updates: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was stranded at Dubal airport on Saturday while on her way to the All England Open badminton tournament after flight services were halted because of rising tensions in the Middle East.

Sindhu shared a video on Instagram showing a packed airport and wrote in the caption: “All flights suspended until further notice.”

Thousands of passengers including hundreds of Indians were stranded at Abu Dhabi International Airport on Friday in the wake of tensions in the Middle East as Iran fired missiles apparently targeting US bases in the region after Israel and the United States launched a joint operation aimed at neutralising what they describe as the existential threat posed by Tehran.

The escalating tensions led to the closure of the airspace disupting operations at one of the Middle East’s busiest transit hubs.

Here is the full list of key locations in Dubai where explosions were heard or incidents were reported:

1) Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai

The world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa, was evacuated as explosions were heard across central Dubai.

Residents in Downtown said they heard a “rumble and then a bang,” with some reporting that high-rise windows shook. The evacuation was described as a precautionary step amid concerns over falling debris from intercepted missiles.

Sirens were reported in parts of the city as UAE air defences intercepted incoming projectiles.

2) Palm Jumeirah

Palm Jumeirah was the site of a fire. The Dubai Media Office said emergency response teams were deployed after an explosion was reported in a building on the man-made island. Dubai Civil Defence confirmed that the resulting fire was brought under control.

Four individuals were injured and transferred to medical facilities. Authorities secured the site and urged residents to rely only on official updates.

3) Sheikh Zayed Road area (near Fairmont Dubai)

Residents in the Sheikh Zayed Road corridor reported loud blasts and visible flashes in the sky.

The area near Fairmont Dubai, a prominent high-rise hotel, was among the locations where people said windows rattled as interceptions took place overhead.

There were no confirmed reports of structural damage in this stretch, but witnesses described seeing “fireballs” followed by smoke trails across the sky.

4) Dubai Marina and high-rise clusters

Although no direct impact was confirmed, residents in Marina towers reported hearing the blasts clearly, with some describing vibrations in residential buildings.

Many residents stepped onto balconies to see streaks of light crossing the sky before disappearing.

5) Jebel Ali area

While not confirmed as a strike location, the broader Jebel Ali area – which hosts key port and logistics infrastructure – was among the zones where residents reported hearing distant booms.

Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port is known as a frequent port of call for US naval vessels, heightening anxiety amid reports that Iran was targeting US-linked facilities across the Gulf.

The evacuation of the Burj Khalifa was one of the most visible signs of concern in Dubai.

Given its height and prominence, the tower – which houses residences, offices and observation decks – could be vulnerable to falling debris from intercepted missiles. Authorities moved swiftly to clear the building after blasts were heard and air defence activity intensified.

While there were no confirmed direct hits on the structure, officials prioritised crowd safety in one of the world’s most visited landmarks.