Scores of tourists in Dubai took refuge in hotel basements and underground parkings amid Iranian missile strikes. In this video clip, tourists are seen preparing to sleep in the parking lot of a hotel in Dubai amid heightened regional tensions.
Videos circulating online show dozens of people preparing to sleep in a hotel parking facility as explosions echoed across parts of the city.
The crisis in the Middle East continues to escalate. Consequently, airlines have cancelled thousands of flights, leaving travellers stranded abroad, including many in Dubai.
The city, long regarded as a haven and luxury hotspot in the United Arab Emirates, has felt the impact of intercepted retaliatory missile attacks launched by Iran following US and Israeli strikes. Residents reported loud blasts and falling debris from air defence interceptions overnight.
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Celebrities Describe Frightening Night
Several high-profile figures shared their experiences on social media as panic spread. Luisa Zissman revealed that she and her family set up an emergency space in their basement after hearing explosions. The former Apprentice star, who relocated to Dubai with her husband Andrew Collins and two daughters, posted videos capturing the sound of a fighter jet overhead.
She wrote that massive bangs shook their home just as they planned to step outside, prompting them to retreat indoors. “So surreal and scary,” she said, adding that she trusted UAE defence systems to keep residents safe.
Meanwhile, Petra Ecclestone described the night as one of the most frightening of her life. She said her family fled one place seeking peace, only to face renewed fear. However, she confirmed that they remained safe and together.
