Missile alerts and a safe haven tested: Dubai 12 days into the Iran conflict

A man rides a scooter along a street in Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) on March 10, 2026.

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• Since the war began, Dubai has seen drone strikes and falling debris from intercepted attacks.
• Schools and universities went remote and are now having an earlier spring break.
• Dubai authorities have warned residents and tourists against "spreading rumors."

It's been 12 days since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, and...