A major regional conflict erupted today as the UAE’s air defense systems successfully intercepted a volley of Iranian missiles over the Dubai Marina, sending shockwaves through the city’s business district. We saw the sky over the iconic harbor light up with explosions as the Ministry of Defence moved into a high-alert defensive posture on February 28, 2026.
The situation escalated rapidly. Our sources confirmed that authorities began an emergency evacuation of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, as loud booms and sirens echoed across the metropolitan area.
Is the Gulf under a sustained missile threat?
Fear is widespread. While the interceptions in Dubai were successful, the fallout has been tragic; one civilian was confirmed dead in Abu Dhabi due to falling missile debris.
Pure volatility. We talked to witnesses in the Marina who heard five booms in rapid succession, with the force of the interceptions causing windows in nearby high-rises to vibrate violently.
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Authorities began evacuating people from the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.
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How are global powers responding?
The conflict is widening. According to U.S. defense officials and reports from the Pentagon Gulf News Report.
Washington has officially labeled the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran as “Operation Epic Fury.” We saw U.S. officials issue a stern warning that these retaliatory attacks and counter-strikes could continue for days or even weeks. One specific detail anchors the severity: airspaces across the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain have been partially closed, and major carriers like Air India and Lufthansa have suspended 100% of their flights to the region until further notice.
The world is watching. With the Burj Khalifa standing empty and the Dubai Marina under military guard, the focus remains on whether the “integrated crisis response system” can prevent further civilian casualties during this unprecedented regional flare-up.