Dubai authorities say the city remains open and operating as usual, even as regional tensions temporarily disrupt some travel schedules. Officials urged visitors not to panic but to stay updated via airlines and official government channels as flights gradually resume and hotels support affected travelers.
Dubai says services remain stable
In a travel update on Saturday, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) reassured visitors that daily life and services across the emirate are continuing without interruption.The administration said: “The safety and well-being of citizens, residents and visitors remains the UAE’s top priority.”DET also stressed that the authorities are closely monitoring the regional situation and coordinating between the government and private sectors.
He explained, “The authorities across the UAE continue to closely monitor developments and take all necessary measures to ensure the continued safety and well-being of the public.”The Tourism Authority added that Dubai has experience in responding to global disruptions and coordinating rapid responses across industries.
Resuming flight operations in stages
Air travel to and from Dubai is gradually returning to normal after a short interruption.Both Emirates Airlines and Flydubai confirmed that a limited number of flights began operating again from the evening of March 2, with additional routes expected to resume gradually.
Operations at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended at 11am on March 7 as a precaution to ensure passenger safety. The suspension did not last long, and services resumed later the same day.Travelers are urged to confirm their flight status directly with their airline before heading to the airport, as schedules may change while operations stabilize. Authorities also advised passengers to keep their contact details updated on airline websites to receive timely alerts about any changes.
Hotels have asked for support for stranded guests
Hotels across the city have been asked to assist visitors whose travel plans have been affected.According to the DET, hotels have been asked to facilitate “extensions of stays under current booking conditions at a minimum, or at better rates where possible”, while ensuring guests are properly supported during the disruption.
Supporting coordination of the tourism sector
The tourism authority said it is working closely with airlines, hotels and other travel partners to keep services running smoothly.“The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is working closely with tourism partners and suppliers across the city to support visitors and ensure services continue smoothly.”Travelers are encouraged to rely on verified information from official sources such as Dubai Media Office, Emirates News Agency, Dubai Airports, Emirates Airlines and Flydubai.
Emirates expects a full network soon
As regional airspace gradually reopens, Emirates says it expects operations to return to normal in the coming days.An Emirates spokesperson said: “The airline expects to return to 100 per cent of its network over the coming days, subject to airspace availability and all operational requirements being met. Safety remains, as it has always been, of the utmost importance as is our duty of care.”The Dubai-based airline usually flies to about 140 destinations around the world.This disruption comes after the outbreak of hostilities on February 28, which led to tightened security measures across the region.
UAE air defenses have intercepted missiles and drones since the start of the conflict, while the authorities say they remain fully prepared to protect national security.Airports and airlines across the country, including Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, Emirates and Flydubai, have resumed limited services.Meanwhile, many schools and universities announced early spring break, and some exams were canceled as a precaution.
