In Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah area, a hotel fire resulted in four injuries following a reported explosion, coinciding with Iran’s retaliatory actions in the Middle East.

The Dubai Media Office, representing the local government, announced on Saturday that the fire had been successfully controlled and the location was secure.

“Ensuring the safety and security of both residents and visitors is of utmost importance. Authorities are diligently implementing all essential measures to protect the public. We urge everyone to remain calm, rely only on verified information from official channels, and avoid sharing videos or images on social media,” the media office posted on X.

Officials in Dubai acknowledged “an incident” at a building, confirming that emergency teams had been dispatched, yet stopped short of detailing the cause of the event.

On Saturday, February 28, 2026, an object was seen striking a building in Dubai. (Credit: via Storyful)

It has been reported that the United Arab Emirates’ forces intercepted an Iranian airstrike, which was a response to the U.S. military’s Operation Epic Fury against Iran.

The Dubai Media Office did not elaborate on what caused the fire, though reports suggest United Arab Emirates forces intercepted an Iranian air attack. (Credit: via Storyful)

Iran’s retaliation against the U.S. and Israel’s attacks has been focused on Israel and U.S. assets in the Middle East. Explosions have reportedly been heard in several countries hosting U.S. forces, including Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan.

Four people were injured when an Iranian missile hit a hotel in Palm Jumeirah area of Dubai, the Dubai Media Office, a government entity, confirmed on Saturday.  (Credit: via Storyful)

Many Gulf states condemned Iran’s retaliatory strikes on their territories and affirmed solidarity with their neighbors in the region.

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said it reserves its “full right” to defend itself after what it described as Iranian aggression targeting Qatari territory, while Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry warned of “grave consequences resulting from the continued violation of states’ sovereignty and the principles of international law.”

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defense said the country “was subjected to a blatant attack involving Iranian ballistic missiles,” adding that air defense systems “successfully intercepted a number of missiles.” It stated the UAE “reserves its full right to respond.”

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