Overview
- Lara Dutta says she and her 14-year-old daughter drove about two hours to Fujairah before boarding a flight to India.
- She reports living roughly 10 km from Jebel Ali Port, describing repeated strikes nearby and audible booms at the airport.
- A day before their departure, Fujairah port and an oil refinery had been hit, heightening concerns during the journey.
- She credits UAE authorities for protective measures and praises airline crews, adding that her daughter will likely carry some trauma.
- She explains she relocated to Dubai for Saira’s tennis training while her husband was in London, posted an emotional video about the risk, and quipped she felt like part of “Airlift 2,” as other Indian celebrities were also stuck.