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The fall of an Iranian march in the City Walk area in Dubai.
-#TravelbuzzUAE? Heightened Alert Across the UAE
Following regional escalations and reports of explosions in the Gulf, residents are urged to remain calm and follow official guidance.
As a precaution:
• Stay indoors unless necessary
• Avoid standing near windows
• Rely only on verified government updates
• Do not share unconfirmed information
Authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
This is a developing story.
#UAENews #DubaiNews #AbuDhabi #Breaking #GulfUpdate #StaySafe #OfficialAdvisoryA luxury hotel in Dubai was hit as Iran launched strikes across the region in retaliation for a "massive" and ongoing attack against it by the US and Israel.luxury hotel in Dubai was hit as Iran launched strikes across the region in retaliation for a "massive" and ongoing attack against it by the US and Israel.
Video verified by the BBC shows a fire raging at Fairmont The Palm Hotel. Thick black smoke rises into the sky.
Dubai authorities said that four people were injured in a blaze at a building in the Palm Jumeirah area, and that the fire was brought under control. The statement did not go into further detail on the incident.
Elsewhere in the region, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait - all home to US military bases - said they had intercepted missiles fired towards them.
Huge plumes of black smoke were seen rising from an area near the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain. The extent of any damage is unclear and the US has not commented.
In Doha, Qatar's defence ministry said it had intercepted several missiles apparently targeting the al-Udeid air base, the largest US base in the region.
Another verified video filmed from a building opposite the Dubai hotel shows the moment of impact followed by an explosion, as a large orange fireball erupts and the person filming appears to falls to the ground.
Large smoke plumes could be seen rising above the five-star luxury hotel as emergency services attended the scene.
Iranian media earlier said that it had launched an attack on Dubai, although it is not clear what they are targeting.
The UAE ministry of defence said in a statement on X that it intercepted a number of drones and missiles, and called the Iranian strikes a "blatant violation of national sovereignty and international law".
The US has about 13 military bases across the Middle East, with 30,000 to 40,000 troops normally deployed between them.
Authorities in Bahrain confirmed the attack on the US naval base, known officially as Naval Support Activity Bahrain. It is the home port for ships including anti-mine vessels and logistical support ships, though it is unclear if any were present.
Video from Bahrain's capital, Manama, shows the moment a drone hits a tower block, exploding into a brilliant yellow fireball.
Explosions were heard in Kuwait, and the local news agency Kuna said that a drone targeting the international airport caused "minor injuries to several employees" with "limited" damage to a terminal.Your safety remains our highest priority…
We are closely monitoring developments, and our frontline heroes are taking all necessary measures to protect the public and ensure their safety.
May our nation, and all who call it home, remain safe.
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