The US-Israeli war with Iran has now entered its sixth day. In the United Arab Emirates, some popular attractions have been temporarily closed due to heightened security alerts across the region since the conflict began on February 28, which has affected several Middle Eastern countries, Khaleej Times reports.
US UAE Mission Security Alert
The US mission in the United Arab Emirates has issued a Level 3 security alert urging US citizens to leave immediately amid the escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict, with the embassy in Abu Dhabi and consulate general in Dubai closed. UAE airspace faced disruption, but some flights resumed on a limited basis.
Dubai Airport (DXB) status.
DXB and UAE airports have seen suspensions but now provide limited services to five airlines, including Emirates operating about 100 passenger, cargo and relief flights. Indian carriers like Air India operate rescue flights from Dubai. Operations have not fully resumed due to ongoing regional airspace restrictions.
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Popular attractions
Global Village has announced that it will remain closed until Friday 6 March as a precautionary measure in line with official guidance as it has been closed since 1 March 2026. Dubai Parks and Resorts will also remain closed on 5 and 6 March and visitors with existing tickets are advised to check the official website for updates.
Ain Dubai, the landmark observation wheel at Bluewaters Island, will remain closed on March 5 and 6 and guests with reservations have been urged to check the latest information online before visiting. Jebel Jais and all its attractions, activities and restaurants have been temporarily closed as a precaution, with operations to resume once conditions are deemed safe.
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Meanwhile, a coordinated effort between airport authorities and airline officials has provided some relief to stranded passengers who have faced uncertainty in recent days due to widespread flight disruptions and delays.
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Dubai’s private schools will go on spring break from March 9
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority has announced that spring break for students, along with teachers and administrative staff at all private educational institutions in Dubai, will run from Monday, March 9 to Sunday, March 22, Khaleej Times reported, adding that classes and regular work schedules will resume on Monday, March 23, amid tensions in Iran.
Drone debris injures 6 in Abu Dhabi
Debris from a drone left six injured in the industrial zone of the capital of the Emirates, Abu Dhabi, on Thursday, AFP reported.
The United Arab Emirates was hit by 842 drones on Tuesday
According to the UAE, it was hit by 186 ballistic missiles, eight cruise missiles and 842 drones on Tuesday, Bloomberg reported.
More than 100 Emirates flights departing from Dubai
More than 100 Emirates flights will depart from Dubai and return on March 5-6, Reuters reported, citing an airline spokesman.
Are Middle East tensions challenging Dubai’s dominance as a global aviation hub?
The escalating conflict in the Middle East has highlighted the heavy dependence of the global aviation industry on a small number of key transit hubs, particularly Dubai, home to the world’s busiest international airport, Reuters reported. The closure of airspace in the Persian Gulf sent immediate shock waves through airline networks around the world, disrupting routes and schedules far beyond the region’s borders.
Four decades after the Gulf commercial capital capitalized on its strategic geographic location by launching Emirates with just two leased aircraft and two routes, Dubai has developed into the heart of a vast international aviation network connecting 110 countries and handling approximately 454,000 flights a year.
Dubai Airports chief executive Paul Griffiths told Reuters last month, ahead of the US and Israeli strikes against Iran: “The fact that we have such a well-spread geographic business model and are well spread between visitors and those in transit suggests that it is very robust and will continue to survive any geopolitical tensions that exist wherever they are.”
The Indian Embassy in the UAE is issuing an advisory and asking citizens to remain vigilant
The Indian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates has issued an advisory asking citizens to remain vigilant amid tensions in the Middle East. It also published helpline numbers.
Mixed accounts of travelers arriving at IGIA from the United Arab Emirates
Passengers who arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport from Dubai on Thursday shared mixed messages about the situation in the UAE. While one described an atmosphere of panic, another said life seemed mostly normal. However, both have experienced a sharp increase in ticket prices.
Passenger Rahul Saxena, who landed at IGI Airport from Dubai, shared that there is a panic situation in the region according to ANI. “There is a panic situation. The sooner the government evacuates everyone, the better,” Saxena said.
However, another passenger, Gautam Gupta, who also landed at the IGI airport from Dubai, said that everything is normal in Dubai and they did not face any problems. “Everything is normal in Dubai. We have not experienced any trouble. Flight prices have increased,” Gupta said.
SpiceJet will operate 13 special flights from the United Arab Emirates on Thursday
SpiceJet will operate 13 special flights from the United Arab Emirates on Thursday to facilitate the return of passengers stranded amid tensions in the Middle East, PTI reported.
“Of the 13 flights, 12 will operate from Fujairah and 1 will operate from Dubai. The airline will operate seven special flights to Mumbai, five special flights to Delhi and one special flight from Dubai to Mumbai,” it said in a statement on Thursday.
