On Saturday, February 28, 2026, United Arab Emirates Air Defense Systems intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile over the Dubai Marina district of Dubai.
The attack took place as part of an Iranian retaliation for today's massive Israeli and US attack on Iran. Burj Khalifa and several nearby skyscrapers were immediately evacuated as a result of the missile alarm. Tourists and residents were quickly removed from the highest building in the world.
Tens of recordings showing the moment of interception appeared on the X platform – bright explosions in the sky, falling shrapnel and alarm sirens throughout Dubai.
🇦🇪 In Dubai, over the Dubai Marina area, the air defense system shot down an Iranian mission.
An evacuation of people from the Tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, has begun in Dubai.
The United Arab Emirates confirmed the incident in an official statement by the Ministry of Defence. The authorities stressed that all missiles were destroyed in the air and the situation is under full control.
The UAE reported that a number of Iranian rockets aimed at this country were captured "adventurely".
The Ministry of Defence reported that the United Arab Emirates had today become the target of an open attack by Iran's ballistic missiles, whose UAE air defense had successfully responded and a number of missiles were intercepted.
The competent authorities of the country also managed to cope with the decline in shrapnel for the residential district in Abu Dhabi, which resulted in material losses and death of an Asian national.
The relevant authorities confirm that the security situation in the country is under control and that all stakeholders monitor developments 24/7.
The Ministry condemned this attack in the harshest words, emphasizing the state's categorical opposition to attacks on civil objects, institutions and state institutions. It has been pointed out that such actions constitute a dangerous escalation and a cowardly act that threatens the security of civilians and undermines stability.
The Ministry stressed that these attacks constitute a gross violation of national sovereignty and international law and that the State reserves the full right to respond to this escalation and take all necessary measures to protect its territory, its citizens and residents in such a way as to safeguard its sovereignty, security and stability and safeguard its interests and national potential.
The Ministry has confirmed that it is fully prepared and ready to address all threats and that it is taking all necessary measures to firmly oppose any action aimed at undermining the security and stability of the State. It added that the safety of citizens, residents and tourists is the highest priority that cannot be violated.
The Ministry calls on the public to use official source information in the country and to avoid spreading rumors or unreliable information.
