Iran carried out a large-scale attack toward the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, causing damage to landmarks including the Burj Al Arab hotel.
On the 1st (local time), the Dubai Government Media Office said on social media X (formerly Twitter) that "one drone was intercepted, and its debris struck the outer wall of the Burj Al Arab, causing a small fire," adding, "Fire authorities responded swiftly and extinguished the blaze, and there were no casualties."
The Media Office also said that during the response to Iran's airstrikes, there was minor damage to a hall at Dubai International Airport that was handled quickly, adding, "All passengers had already been evacuated at the time, and four staff members were injured and are receiving treatment."
Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest hub airport, was completely closed from the previous day for safety reasons. All UAE airlines, including Emirates, also suspended operations.
A fire also broke out at Jebel Ali Port due to intercepted debris, and fire authorities carried out extinguishing operations. Jebel Ali is a port where U.S. Navy vessels call, and it is one of the largest ports in the Middle East capable of accommodating aircraft carrier-class ships.
At Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, at least one person was killed and seven were injured. The UAE authorities said earlier that one Pakistani civilian was killed by falling debris.
The previous day, after the United States and Israel launched a sudden airstrike, Iran fired large numbers of drones and missiles targeting U.S. military bases in the Middle East.