Dubai’s reputation as a prosperous destination for expats and influencers has changed for some following Iranian strikes.

The Emirates’ reputation as a safe destination in a volatile area was put to a brutal test in recent days as Iran, retaliating against U.S.-Israeli attacks, targeted the region with missiles and drones.

Dubai-Abu Dhabi news LIVE updates: US State Department urged its own citizens in 13 countries, including UAE, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon and Oman, to “depart now via commercial means due to serious safety risks.

Iran’s ongoing retaliatory strikes against the United States and Israel have extended into the Gulf, with missiles and drones damaging Dubai’s main international airport terminal and iconic landmarks such as the Burj Al Arab hotel and parts of the Palm Jumeirah.

Shanice Day, a Houston native, faces challenges returning from Dubai after a US-Israel strike on Iran disrupted her birthday trip plans.

The UAE said its air defences are responding to a “barrage” of ballistic missiles launched from Iran, the country’s ministry of defence announced. Meanwhile, the US has urged Americans to immediately

Former U.S. Open tennis champion Daniil Medvedev has indicated he’s one of what the ATP Tour calls “a small number of players and team members” it is trying to help leave Dubai as the war in the Middle East causes a widespread travel shutdown that has also caused issues for athletes heading to the Paralympics.

The day started off like any other Saturday in Dubai. A morning coffee run with my nine-month-old baby safely tucked into her pram, hypnotised by the palm tree shapes in the brilliant blue sky. We spent a couple of hours poolside before heading back to our ...