"For decades, Dubai built itself up as a sanctuary of unadulterated consumerism visited by tourists the world over. But now, the city in the United Arab Emirates faces an existential threat, as the war between the US and Israel and Iran has shaken the foundations of the Dubai dream that so many foreigners had bought into."
"The UAE has borne the brunt of more than two-thirds of Iran's strikes; the state targeted in part, say analysts, for its deep military and intelligence partnerships with western powers, and Dubai's reputation as a favoured centre for global finance and western holidays."
"On a daily basis, alerts ping on everyone's phones, warning of potential missile threats and telling them to seek safety and stay away from windows. More than 90% of the 1,700 Iranian projectiles have been rebuffed by UAE's defence systems, but some have struck significant targets, including military bases, industrial complexes and Dubai airport, shutting down one of the busiest aviation hubs in the world."
Dubai faces an unprecedented crisis as Iranian missile attacks have shattered its image as a secure haven for global wealth and tourism. The UAE has absorbed over two-thirds of Iran's strikes, targeted for its military partnerships with Western powers and status as a financial hub. Tens of thousands of residents and tourists have fled, including British expatriates and migrant workers. Daily missile alerts and infrastructure damage, including strikes on Dubai airport and datacentres, have disrupted daily life. While UAE's defence systems have intercepted over 90% of projectiles, some have hit military bases, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure, fundamentally undermining the consumerist paradise Dubai cultivated for decades.
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