Explosion at Dubai landmark The Palm: witnesses

The attack came as Iran carried out retaliatory strikes in the oil-rich Gulf following US and Israeli attacks -- rattling a region long seen as a haven of peace and security. One of the witnesses said he saw thick black smoke rising from a hotel on the Palm and heard ambulances rushing towards the scene. The Dubai media office later confirmed an "incident" in a building in the Palm Jumeirah area that resulted in a fire and four people injured. "Dubai Civil Defence has confirmed that the resulting fire is now under control.