Although Iran carried out military strikes at and around the Dubai airport in March 2026, the video in question was from a different time and place.

A series of explosions has been reported in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as airstrikes continue in the region. On Monday 16 March a drone attack launched by Iran temporarily shut down Dubai’s main airport, DXB. The airport has now reopened with a reduced service.

The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority announced the gradual resumption of some flights to and from Dubai International Airport to select destinations,

Dubai’s civilian aviation authority said that flights to and from Dubai International Airport were resuming, following a temporary suspension earlier in the day. The authority had suspended flights due to a fire that broke out near the airport at a fuel tank due to a drone-related incident.

Iran war disrupts global air travel as airlines reroute flights, with Qatar Airways operating limited services and flying 1,600 Indians home.

Dubai International airport has suspended landing permissions for aircraft after missile and drone strikes on Monday amid the US-Israel, Iran conflict, affecting flight operations and causing a blaze at an oil facility.

The war in Iran is entering its 18th day and the conflict has now spilled over to neighbouring countries in the Gulf, affecting civilian and economic infrastructure. Yesterday, an Iranian drone struck Dubai International Airport,

The Gulf region has been rocked by a series of dramatic attacks as the war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel spills into the United Arab Emirates. Between February 28 and March 13, 2026, multiple waves of drones and missiles were launched toward the UAE,