A large fire burns at an oil depot in Iran at night. Flames and thick plumes of dark smoke tower over the outline of a small building.

Is Dubai's glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so – BBC

March 14, 2026

Is Dubai’s glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so BBCIran Has Shattered the Emirates’ Carefully Curated Image Novara MediaMany Dubai expats fled as the war in the Middle East escalated. Those that stayed say life is ‘functioning but tense’ CNBCExpats said Dubai was safer than London. Then the missiles rained down The Telegraph‘The shine has been taken off’: Dubai faces existential threat as foreigners flee conflict The Guardian