Several flights bound for Dubai International Airport were seen holding in nearby airspace after debris from an intercepted drone or missile fell close to the airport.
According to flight-tracking platform Flightradar24, multiple aircraft circled or delayed their approach to Dubai amid reports of a possible Iranian drone strike.
Flights bound for Dubai are holding after a reported drone/missile strike in close proximity to the airport.https://t.co/Xv8JfcamE6pic.twitter.com/Q41IirIJCV— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24)March 7, 2026
An Iranian drone reportedly exploded over Dubai International Airport in the UAE 🇦🇪 just moments ago.pic.twitter.com/lo7EZlz4Fd— Egypt’s Intel Observer (@EGYOSINT)March 7, 2026
However, Dubai authorities dismissed such speculations that there had been a direct strike or major explosion at the airport, and said that the situation involved a “minor incident" caused by falling debris after an interception.
Officials said the incident was quickly contained and no injuries were reported.
“Dubai authorities have confirmed that a minor incident resulting from the fall of debris after an interception has been successfully contained. No injuries have been reported. Authorities have also denied reports circulating on social media regarding any incidents at Dubai International Airport," Dubai Media Office said in a post on X.
Dubai authorities have confirmed that a minor incident resulting from the fall of debris after an interception has been successfully contained. No injuries have been reported. Authorities have also denied reports circulating on social media regarding any incidents at Dubai…— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice)March 7, 2026
After hovering over the Dubai airport for a bit, aircraft started moving closer towards it, FlightRadar24.com reported. “Additional aircraft have now moved to a closer hold to the airport, though arrivals have not yet resumed," the tracker said in a post.
Dubai authorities earlier issued an emergency safety notice asking passengers and airport staff to move to designated shelter areas inside the terminal buildings and stay away from windows until further instructions.
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