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Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest hub for international travel, was forced to briefly suspend operations on Saturday following a massive barrage of Iranian missiles and drones.
Despite earlier apologies from Tehran to its neighbours, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait all reported being targeted.
In Dubai, witnesses reported loud explosions and smoke near the airport as defence systems intercepted an unidentified object, while flight-tracking data showed numerous aircraft forced into holding patterns.
The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that 16 ballistic missiles and 121 drones targeted the country on Saturday alone.
While most were intercepted, the government acknowledged a “minor incident” involving falling debris near the airport, though no injuries were reported.
This latest escalation brings the total number of drones detected by the UAE to over 1,300 since the conflict began last week, highlighting the intense pressure on the U.S. ally and its military infrastructure.
The regional instability has prompted significant economic and security shifts, with Kuwait’s national oil company announcing a precautionary cut in crude production due to threats against the Strait of Hormuz.
Beyond the UAE, Saudi Arabia reported destroying missiles headed for a base housing U.S. troops, and Jordan accused Iran of directly targeting its vital installations.
Although Emirates airline briefly suspended all flights, operations in Dubai have since resumed amidst the ongoing regional chaos.
