I'm British, but I grew up in Dubai and feel totally safe here. Most residents are going about their days like normal.

Charlie Lovett said he feels safe in Dubai despite strikes from Iran.

Charlie Lovett

• Charlie Lovett, a British citizen in Dubai, said he feels safe despite Iranian strikes.
• Lovett said Dubai has always felt safe and that residents have a lot of trust in the government.
• He's stuck in Dubai and trying to get out to run the Barcelona marathon this month.

This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Charlie Lovett, a British citizen in Dubai who runs a used-car marketplace.