Dubai authorities say the city remains open and functioning as normal, even as regional tensions have temporarily disrupted some travel schedules. Officials have urged visitors not to panic but to stay updated through airlines and official government channels as flights gradually resume and hotels support affected travellers.
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 disruption.
“The safety and well-being of citizens, residents and visitors remains the UAE’s highest priority,” the department said.
DET also emphasised that authorities are closely monitoring the regional situation and coordinating across government and private sectors.
“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,” it explained.
The tourism authority added that Dubai has experience responding to global disruptions and coordinating rapid responses across industries.
Flight operations restarting in phases
Air travel in and out of Dubai is gradually returning to normal after brief disruptions.
Both Emirates and flydubai confirmed that a limited number of flights began operating again from the evening of March 2, with additional routes expected to resume progressively.
Operations at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended at 11am on March 7 as a precaution to ensure passenger safety. The suspension was short-lived, and services resumed later the same day.
Travellers are being urged to confirm their flight status directly with their airlines before heading to the airport, as schedules may still shift while operations stabilize. Authorities have also advised passengers to keep their contact details updated on airline websites to receive timely alerts about any changes.
Hotels asked to support stranded guests
Hotels across the city have been asked to assist visitors whose travel plans were affected.
According to DET, hotels have been requested to facilitate “extensions to stays under their existing booking conditions at a minimum, or better rates where possible,” while ensuring that guests are properly supported during the disruption.
Tourism sector coordinating support
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 to operate smoothly.”
Travellers are encouraged to rely on verified information from official sources such as the Dubai Media Office, Emirates News Agency, Dubai Airports, Emirates and flydubai.
Emirates expects full network soon
As regional airspace gradually reopens, Emirates says it expects operations to return to normal in the coming days.
“The airline anticipates a return to 100 per cent of its network within the coming days, subject to airspace availability and the fulfilment of all operational requirements. Safety, as ever, remains paramount as is our duty of care,” an Emirates spokesperson said.
The Dubai-based carrier normally flies to about 140 destinations worldwide.
The disruption comes after hostilities erupted on February 28, prompting heightened security across the region. UAE air defences have intercepted missiles and drones since the conflict began, while authorities say they remain fully prepared to safeguard national security.
Airports and airlines across the country, including Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, Emirates and flydubai, have resumed limited services.
Meanwhile, several schools and universities have announced early spring breaks, and some examinations have been cancelled as a precaution.
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