Dubai's Jumeirah Burj Al Arab hotel struck by Iran's UAV drone? New videos emerge amid emergency

Several social media users posted videos to claim that Dubai's famous Jumeirah Burj Al Arab was on fire

Updated on: Mar 1, 2026, 04:10:00 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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UPDATE: “Authorities confirm that a drone was intercepted, and debris caused a minor fire on the Burj Al Arab's outer facade. Civil Defence teams responded immediately and brought the incident under control. No injuries have been reported,” the Dubai Media Office said.

The Al-Fursan National Aerobatic team performs a commemorative flypast over the Dubai coastline and the Burj Al-Arab (AFP)

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Several social media users posted videos to claim that Dubai's famous Jumeirah Burj Al Arab was on fire after being struck by an Iranian UAV drone. This comes as the Dubai International Airport sustained damage on Saturday, with four injuries reported at the scene.

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“Dubai Airports confirms that a concourse at Dubai International (DXB) sustained minor damage in an incident, which was quickly contained. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed and are managing the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities,” Dubai Media Office confirmed on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

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“Four staff sustained injuries and received prompt medical attention. Due to contingency plans already in place, most of the terminals were previously cleared of passengers. Further updates will be provided as they become available.”

Videos of Jumeirah Burj Al Arab

Meanwhile, locals posted videos and claimed that the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab was hit.

“Iranian Shahed Drone Strikes Burj Al Arab in Dubai Amid Escalating Retaliation Reports and viral footage indicate an Iranian drone (likely a Shahed-type kamikaze UAV) has directly impacted the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, UAE,” one person noted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Looks like the world famous Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai got hit by Irani drone,” another person tweeted.

Emergency alert

UAE residents were asked to seek immediate shelter late on Saturday. A message read: “Seek immediate shelter in the closest secure building, steer away from windows, doors, and open areas. Await for further instructions.” The message said this was "due to the current situation, potential missile threats".

Khamenei killed

President Donald Trump confirmed that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in the US-Israeli strikes. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the 86-year-old as ‘one of the most evil people in History’.

“This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World, that have been killed or mutilated by Khamenei and his gang of bloodthirsty THUGS,” the president added.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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