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'Everything has changed': Missile attacks shatter Dubai's safe haven image

'Everything has changed': Missile attacks shatter Dubai's safe haven image

Dubai’s reputation as a prosperous destination for expats and influencers has changed for some following Iranian strikes.

March 2, 2026 at 10:06 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"Since this happened, everything changed."

— Will Bailey , Influencer

"a very scary time"

— Arabella Chi , Celebrity

"We came to Dubai to feel safe, and we finally felt like we were settling in, and now this has happened."

— Petra Ecclestone , Celebrity

"the first day of the war was a shock"

— Hofit Golan , Influencer

"I feel safe in Dubai despite what is going on."

— Afsha Farooqui , Other

"When you begin to see plumes of smoke rising in the city and sounds of explosion in some of the most exclusive places, it shatters that image of Dubai as this haven of security and safety."

— Yasser Elsheshtawy , Academic

"Iran's decision to target civilian, and in particular tourist"

— Karen Young , Academic

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'Everything has changed': Missile attacks shatter Dubai's safe haven image
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Dubai’s reputation as a prosperous destination for expats and influencers has changed for some following Iranian strikes.

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