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Chaos at Dubai Airport: Thousands Stranded After Drone Incident

Published March 7, 2026, 12:16
Chaos at Dubai Airport: Thousands Stranded After Drone Incident

Dubai International Airport faced significant delays and flight cancellations after operations were suspended due to an incident involving an unmanned aircraft (drone). Thousands of passengers, including Greek travelers, were stranded at the airport, awaiting updates on repatriation flights. The incident began with an attempt to intercept a drone, during which a loud explosion was heard and a cloud of smoke rose. The United Arab Emirates authorities stated that an operation to counter an attack attributed to Iran was underway. Initially, the Dubai government confirmed a “minor incident” with no injuries, but the situation caused great disruption to passengers. A Greek traveler waiting for a repatriation flight recorded a video of the crowding at the airport and described the anxious moments during the alarms and the explosion. The airport then partially resumed operations, with some flights operating from Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport.