11.03.2026 10:51
As the war between the US-Israel and Iran continues with full force on its 12th day, the luxury capital Dubai has turned into a ghost town. With the acceleration of departures from the city due to Iran's missile retaliations, the beaches and streets have become deserted. Images coming from the region have left viewers astonished.
The war that started on February 28 between the US-Israel and Iran continues with all its intensity on its 12th day, while the effects of the conflict have begun to be felt in the Gulf countries. Daily life in Dubai, one of the most important tourism and financial centers in the region, has noticeably slowed down. The emptiness of the beaches and main streets in the city has caused it to turn into a ghost town.
Following the outbreak of the war, Iran launched large-scale operations in retaliation for the attacks by the US and Israel on its military and nuclear facilities. The Tehran administration carried out missile and drone attacks targeting US military bases in the Middle East. Iranian forces also announced that they targeted some military and strategic points around Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.
SECURITY ALERT AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL
The targeting of some oil facilities and logistics points in the Gulf has raised the security alert to the highest level in the regional countries. While air defense systems have been activated in many countries, some airspaces have been temporarily closed.
DEPARTURES FROM DUBAI ACCELERATED
Due to increasing security concerns, some foreign workers and tourists living in Dubai have started to leave the city. It is reported that some foreign personnel working in international companies have temporarily returned to their home countries.
The Jumeirah beach, Marina area, and main streets in the city center, which are usually crowded at all hours of the day, have been largely empty. The cancellations of hotel reservations and the decline in tourism activity have also drawn attention.
TOPIC ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Images shared from Dubai quickly spread on social media. The images show that the coastal walkways and shopping centers, which usually have heavy tourist traffic, are largely empty. These images highlighted the unease caused by the war in the Gulf.
REGIONAL WAR CONCERNS
Experts indicate that the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US-Israel carries the risk of turning into a broader regional war. Targeting the energy infrastructure and strategic bases in the Gulf poses serious risks for global oil markets and international trade.
According to analysts, the calmness experienced in Dubai clearly reflects the concerns of the local population and foreign investors about the possibility of the war spilling over into the Gulf.