Suspected airstrikes force evacuation at Dubai airport as drone debris kills 1 at second UAE hub
Business Insider
February 28, 2026
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Dubai International Airport (DXB) was evacuated on Saturday after a suspected airstrike caused minor damage and injured four staff members. Meanwhile, Zayed International Airport (AUH), approximately 77 miles away, experienced a drone strike that resulted in one fatality and seven injuries. The incidents occurred amid heightened regional tensions following joint US-Israel strikes targeting Iran, which Iran responded to with missile attacks across the Middle East.
The attack on DXB led to debris scattering near the terminal and prompted an evacuation as emergency vehicles rushed to the scene. Videos shared online showed chaos as passengers and staff sought shelter or fled the airport. Dubai World Center — Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) also suspended operations, adding to the disruption in air travel
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Originally published on Business Insider on 2/28/2026