• Dubai's Burj Al Arab hotel sustained damage from Iranian drone debris during an attack on February 28.
• Dubai International Airport reported injuries after an incident linked to missile strikes.
• The UAE intercepted numerous drones and missiles aimed at its territory.

On February 28, Dubai experienced chaos as Iranian missile strikes targeted its vital infrastructure, leading to damage at the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel and Dubai International Airport. Debris from an intercepted drone caused a minor fire on the outer facade of the Burj Al Arab, which was quickly contained by emergency responders, as confirmed by the Dubai Media Office on X. No injuries were reported from the hotel incident, though the attack highlighted the escalating tensions in the region, particularly following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and recent US-Israeli operations against Iran, according to Indiatimes and Le Monde.

Moreover, Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel, was not spared. Four airport staff members sustained injuries due to a separate explosion resulting from the strikes, with reports indicating that a concourse suffered "minor damage." This incident was promptly addressed by emergency teams who contained the situation, as stated by Dubai's media office and reported by Reuters and Indiatimes.

Witness accounts detailed explosions that could be heard across Dubai, particularly near the Palm Jumeirah man-made island where a luxury hotel was impacted. The UAE authorities reported that 137 missiles and 209 drones were launched at their territories, with most intercepted, but some debris caused havoc and injuries, highlighting the threat level faced in this ongoing conflict, as per Le Monde and Reuters.

Authorities also observed a significant disruption to local air travel, with multiple flight cancellations and advice for passengers to refrain from visiting airports due to the heightened risks. This state of emergency continued as residents reacted to the instability by panic buying, despite assurances from officials regarding adequate supply levels, reflecting the psychological impact of such unprecedented attacks on this ultra-modern city, according to Indiatimes and Le Monde.