Bloomberg wrote that Dubai International Airport initially experienced significant flight delays, which quickly escalated into a complete stoppage of traffic. Passengers packed check-in halls, electronic smart terminals were closed, long queues formed at passport control, and many tried to get hotel vouchers from airlines. Some aircraft, including an Emirates Airbus A380, were forced to return to base due to dangerous airspace.
Videos were later circulated on social media, allegedly from Dubai International Airport after an Iranian drone attack. The videos were published, in particular, by the monitoring Telegram channel Supernova+.
One of the departure lounges at DXB suffered minor damage in the incident, which was “quickly contained”, Dubai Airports said.
Four people were injured and received medical assistance.
People from most terminals were evacuated earlier, which made it possible to minimize risks for passengers. Airport representatives promised to provide additional information after completing inspections and assessing the circumstances of the incident.
Dubai Airports claims that Dubai International (DXB) is subject to an upcoming murder in an incident that has been strictly determined. Emergen branches of teams were immediately deployed and managing the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities. Four staff…
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 28, 2026
The airport in Dubai is the busiest international hub in the world, serving over 2 thousand flights daily from more than 100 airlines. It functions as a global superconnector, connecting passengers between any two points on the planet through a single transfer.
Earlier in the day, an Iranian drone struck The Fairmont Palm Hotel & Resort in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. According to representatives of the Iranian media, there were allegedly Israeli military personnel there.
