Dubai residents say fresh explosions were heard in the city amid Iran missile attacks.
23:49, Tue, Mar 17, 2026 Updated: 23:49, Tue, Mar 17, 2026
Dubai has once again been rocked by explosions (Image: X)
Dubai has been rocked by more explosions in the sky, according to locals, as Iran continues its missile attacks in the Middle East. More than a dozen missiles have hit Dubai this evening, according to local reports.
Videos circulating on social media show terryifying explosions lighting up the night sky. UAE Ministry Of Defence have confirmed they are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. A spokesperson for the UAE Ministry Of Defence said: "UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran MOD asserts that the sounds heard are the result of the Air Defence Systems intercepting missiles and drones."
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A spokesperson for the UAE Ministry Of Defence said: "UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran MOD asserts that the sounds heard are the result of the Air Defence Systems intercepting missiles and drones."
Here is the full statement from Dubai Media Office on the loud blasts heard across the city this evening.
A spokesperson said: "Authorities in Dubai confirm that the sounds heard across parts of the city were the result of successful air defence interception operations. Please rely on official sources for updates."
Authorities in Dubai confirm that the sounds heard across parts of the city were the result of successful air defence interception operations. Please rely on official sources for updates.
\u2014 Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 17, 2026
Videos circulating on social media show terryifying explosions lighting up the night sky.
Eyewitness footage shows loud blasts and explosions over Dubai.
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More than a dozen missiles have rocked Dubai this evening, according to local reports.
The missiles appear to be close to Dubai International Airport.
One X post read: "More than a dozen interceptor missiles were spotted in the skies over Dubai, United Arab Emirates, following a possible attack by Iran using 'advanced ballistic missiles' in an attempt to target Dubai International Airport."
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