Iran’s furious retaliation hits UAE: Missiles slam Abu Dhabi, smoke rises over luxury hotels | Dubai

The Iran–US–Israel war has exploded across the Gulf, and this time the UAE is in the crosshairs. Explosions rock Abu Dhabi as Iranian missiles trigger emergency alerts, one person is killed by falling shrapnel, and Dubai’s iconic Fairmont The Palm suffers blast damage with multiple injuries reported. Air defence batteries scramble, intercepting several “incoming” missiles as security forces sweep debris‑strewn streets and luxury hotel lobbies. With Abu Dhabi calling the strikes a “blatant act” and vowing it “reserves full right to respond,” is the Gulf now the new frontline?