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Dubai Halts Flights and Trading as Gulf Conflict Disruptions Hit Hub

Emergency support covers more than 20,000 stranded travelers as the UAE seeks to steady confidence.

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A rocket moves in the sky over Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2026 in this screen grab taken from a social media video.

Overview

  • Emirates suspended all flights to and from Dubai until 15:00 UAE time on March 3 due to regional airspace restrictions.
  • Trading on the Dubai Financial Market and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange is paused through March 3 to curb volatility.
  • UAE authorities are funding accommodation, meals, and rebooking for more than 20,000 passengers left stranded by cancellations.
  • Civil Defence reported debris‑related fires and minor damage at sites including the Fairmont Palm Jumeirah, the Burj Al Arab, and Jebel Ali port, with a reported fire at an AWS data centre under review.
  • The UAE Ministry of Defence said three people were killed and 58 injured over the weekend, and a separate early‑morning incident at Dubai International Airport injured four.