All flights to and from Dubai International Airport have been suspended after an Iranian drone attack sparked a huge fire.
The airport, the second-busiest in the world, was shuttered just before 5.30am local time (1.30am GMT) as flames and smoke soared into the night sky.
A statement confirmed it was closed as a “precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff”.
While Emirates, the UAE’s flag-carrier airline, warned all travellers not to go to DXB.
“Please do not go to the airport,” it said.
PICTURED: Fire rages in Dubai after an Iranian drone strike on its airport
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“The safety of our passengers and crew is our highest priority and will not be compromised.”
A later update from the airport itself revealed that the Iranian drone had smashed into a fuel tank nearby.
Gulf states like the UAE have been forced to contend with more than 2,000 missile and drone attacks since war broke out in Iran on February 28.
Targets have included American diplomatic missions and military bases – but also critical oil infrastructure, ports, airports, hotels, homes and offices.
Just days ago, at least four people were injured after two drones fell near Dubai International.
