Panic at Dubai Airport as ‘it is hit by an Iranian suicide drone’ and passengers flee wrecked terminal

Dubai International Airport is being evacuated following ‘an incident’ amid reports that an Iranian suicide drone crashed into the airport as Tehran launched drone strikes across the Middle East today in retaliation for US airstrikes.

Dramatic footage showed passengers at Dubai’s main international airport fleeing one of its terminals, while airport officials confirmed four staff were injured.

In the videos published on social media, it is seen that smoke fills the terminal at the airport, one of the busiest terminals in the world.

Other footage showed parts of the airport being evacuated after passengers were forced to evacuate the terminal, which was damaged by the incident.

“Dubai Airports has confirmed that a concourse at Dubai International (DXB) sustained minor damage in the incident and the situation was quickly brought under control,” the statement said.

‘Emergency response teams were immediately dispatched to the area and are managing the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities.

‘Four staff were injured and received immediate medical attention.

‘Most of the terminals had previously been cleared of passengers due to emergency plans already in place. More updates will be provided as they become available.’

Footage shows passengers leaving the airport after one of Dubai’s terminals was hit by an Iranian drone

The terminal at Dubai International Airport is seen covered in smoke after it was hit by an Iranian drone

Dubai airport abandoned after being evacuated after being hit in Iranian revenge attack

Earlier today, Dubai Airports suspended all flights at Dubai International and Al Maktoum International until further notice and urged passengers not to travel following US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

Earlier today, Dubai Airports appealed to passengers not to travel and suspended all flights at Dubai International and Al Maktoum International until further notice.

A similar ‘incident’ in which at least one person died and seven were injured took place at the airport in Abu Dhabi, authorities said on Sunday.

The organization that manages Zayed International Airport said in a statement published on X: ‘Abu Dhabi Airports has confirmed an incident at Zayed International Airport that resulted in the death of one Asian national and seven injuries.’

This comes after the US and Israel launched attacks on targets in several Iranian cities on Saturday, including the offices of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, creating explosions and clouds of smoke over the capital Tehran.

The attack led Iran to retaliate with missiles targeting Israel and countries in the Middle East.

British citizens in Bahrain, Israel, Palestine, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates must register with the UK Government to receive updates on the situation in the Middle East, the Foreign Office said.

In a statement published on X on Saturday night, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said: ‘British citizens in Bahrain, Israel, Palestine, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates can register their presence to receive updates directly from the FCDO on the situation in the Middle East.

‘You should continue to follow travel advice and advice from local authorities.’

Leading airlines have canceled flights to the region for the coming days and UK airports are advising passengers to contact their airlines for updates.

In the statement made on the FCDO website, the following statements were made: ‘We recommend not to travel to Israel and Palestine due to the threat posed by the tension in the region.

British citizens in the region have been urged to take ‘sensible precautions’, including following the advice of regional authorities, staying away from military installations and ensuring their travel documents are up to date.

The advice on the FCDO website also warned British citizens in Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait to ‘shelter in place immediately’.

‘Stay safe indoors, avoid all travel and follow instructions from local authorities,’ the update read.

The United States and Israel attacked targets in several Iranian cities, including the offices of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, on Saturday, creating explosions and clouds of smoke over the capital Tehran.

In a televised speech on Saturday evening, the Israeli Prime Minister said airstrikes in Iran had destroyed the Supreme Leader’s compound and added ‘all indications are that this tyrant is no longer with us’.

Iran has so far launched revenge attacks across the region, with missile strikes in Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

Four people were injured when the Shahed suicide plane launched from Iran crashed into the world-famous five-star Palm Jumeirah Fairmont hotel in Dubai.

Burj Al-Arab hotel, another popular hotel in Dubai, is also on fire after being ‘hit by an Iranian suicide drone’.

Suicide drones also attacked skyscrapers in Bahrain; Missiles launched from Iran hit US bases in Qatar, Kuwait and Abu Dhabi.

Footage captured the moment the Palm Jumeirah Fairmont Hotel in Dubai was hit and the building’s exterior was set on fire by an ultra-fast Shahed drone.

The attack took place as Iran launched retaliatory strikes in the Middle East following the joint US-Israeli attack on Tehran earlier today.

Tehran struck the Fifth Fleet service center in Manama, Bahrain, and claims to have hit bases in the region, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait.

Footage shows the Burj Al-Arab hotel in flames after it was hit by a suspected Shahed suicide plane launched from Iran, hours after US and Israeli airstrikes hit Tehran.

The Palm Jumeirah Fairmont hotel was hit by the Shahed suicide plane launched from Iran, hours after the US and Israel struck Tehran.

Suicide drones also attacked skyscrapers in Bahrain

Smoke rises from a burning building in Bahrain, believed to be Era View Tower, the luxury apartment building that was hit by an Iranian drone strike.

Footage was recorded of the moment the five-star Palm Jumeirah Fairmont Hotel was hit by an Iranian missile and set on fire.

According to the Dubai media office, it was said that four people were injured in the attack, while eyewitnesses stated that ambulances rushed to the scene.

A massive fireball exploded towards the top of the tall building, sending debris flying and falling into the surroundings below. It is unknown at this stage whether there was any loss of life.

Smoke rises after Iran launches missile attack on US 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain

The United States and Israel attacked targets in several Iranian cities, including the offices of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, on Saturday, creating explosions and clouds of smoke over the capital Tehran.

Israeli media outlet Channel 12 said unnamed Israeli sources had revealed there were “growing indications” that the leader had been killed or “at least injured” during this morning’s airstrikes.

Iran has so far launched revenge attacks across the region, with missile strikes in Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

Videos posted on social media show the famous Palm Jumeirah Fairmont Hotel, popular with tourists, on fire, with clouds of smoke rising into the sky; Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper condemned this in a phone call with her Emirati counterpart.

The speed of the missile, which is said to be able to fly at least five times faster than the speed of sound, can be heard in video footage that cuts through the air before it explodes into the hotel.

Located half an hour’s drive from Dubai International Airport, rooms at this swanky hotel cost an average of £292 per night, while guests wanting a more luxurious stay in a presidential suite can spend close to £828 per night.

The hotel is located on Dubai’s famous man-made island of Palm.

It is thought that there are currently hundreds of thousands of British citizens in the Gulf.