'Scary time': How stranded passengers in Dubai used cabs, cash and detours to flee

2026-03-04 - 10:42

Middle East air travel is severely disrupted following joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent missile attacks. Thousands are stranded, resorting to overland journeys and expensive last-minute flights. Expatriates in Dubai face uncertainty, with some companies relocating staff. Despite escalating tensions, daily life in parts of the UAE continues with an air of normalcy.