Dubai airport evacuated after Iran bomb strike as thousands of Britons face being stranded

Dubai International Airport has been evacuated after it was allegedly struck by Iran.

Footage shared to social media showed passengers hurriedly leaving the world's busiest airport this evening.

Video clips showed smoke filling the airport as people fled the scene.

Dubai Media Office said four members of staff had been injured.

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"Dubai Airports confirms that a concourse at Dubai International (DXB) sustained minor damage in an incident, which was quickly contained," a statement read.

"Emergency response teams were immediately deployed and are managing the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities.

"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."

Dubai Airports earlier today suspended all flights at Dubai International and at Al Maktoum International until further notice, urging passengers not to travel following US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

Emirates and flydubai temporarily halted operations, while Etihad suspended all departures from Abu Dhabi until 10am (GMT) on Sunday.

Dubai International Airport is the busiest in the world, having seen a record-breaking 95.2 million passengers in 2025.

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