{"id":458913,"date":"2026-03-05T12:56:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T12:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/458913\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T12:56:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T12:56:11","slug":"geordie-shore-star-sam-gowland-flees-dubai-as-he-sends-message-to-uae-government","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/458913\/","title":{"rendered":"Geordie Shore star Sam Gowland flees Dubai as he sends message to UAE government"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former Geordie Shore star Sam Gowland has revealed he has been able to leave Dubai amidst the ongoing conflict after three previous flights had been cancelled\"Sam<\/p>\n

Sam Gowland has left Dubai<\/p>\n

A former Geordie Shore <\/a>star has revealed he has managed to escape Dubai amid the ongoing conflict. Sam Gowland<\/a>, 30, shares time between the UAE and Bali, but found himself stuck in Dubai as missile attacks were launched.<\/p>\n

But he has now confirmed he has been able to leave the area and sent a message to the UAE government as he did so. After keeping his followers updated on his situation, including three cancelled flights, the reality TV star turned property developer shared a snap of himself onboard a plane to Mauritius.<\/p>\n

Sharing a clip of himself in what appeared to be first class, Sam wrote: “And we’re on!! Dubai – Mauritius. Massive, massive thanks to the UAE government for protecting us & continuing to do so.” He gushed: “Absolutely incredible job they are doing as they always are.” He appeared to be enjoying a coffee as he relaxed in style.<\/p>\n

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Sam shared a video from onboard the plane<\/p>\n

\"Sam<\/p>\n

He travelled in style<\/p>\n

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He had earlier hit out at those criticising him for heading to the airport in the first place. As he sat in the departure lounge sipping a cold drink, Sam smiled. He captioned the clip: “For everyone saying there’s no flights out of Dubai and laughing at me…<\/p>\n

“I’ve got through check in & I’m in the lounge waiting to board… Don’t wanna get to [sic] excited to [sic] soon but I think I might be onto somet [sic]!! Will know in the next 30 mins !!”<\/p>\n

He follows thousands of other expats streaming for the exit in a bid to remain safe. Another Love Island<\/a> alum, Laura Anderson<\/a>, had also been updating her followers on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

She had been in Dubai visiting her sister with her daughter Bonnie when the attacks began. She was in tears as she left with her tot, who is two and a half years old.<\/p>\n

Sharing a snap from the aircraft on Instagram<\/a>, Laura revealed both the airport and the plane were quiet as she too thanked the UAE government for looking after her. She captioned her upload: “The airport was quiet as expected. People were so helpful, I felt a bit teary. Everyone on board is very quiet. I assume on edge like me.”<\/p>\n

Insisting that, despite previously sharing her concerns, she was feeling positive, she went on: “My dad’s favourite song just came on so I’m feeling positive.<\/p>\n

“Thank you to the UAE government for protecting us and for continuing to protect my friends and family. I will always be proud to have been an ex-pat.”<\/p>\n

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