Dubai

Expats in Dubai are fleeing due to the Iran-US war and safety fears, triggering chaotic airport shutdowns and private jet scrambles. Those returning to the UK face large tax bills, with many seeking refuge in Europe to avoid HMRC penalties.

Katie Price married Dubai-based businessman Lee Andrews in January after a whirlwind one-week romance, but the union has been clouded by serious fraud and scam allegations from multiple women.

Thousands of cruise ship passengers are stranded in Gulf ports due to regional tensions and safety concerns in the Strait of Hormuz, causing panic and a large-scale operational crisis.

Rio Ferdinand and wife Kate have left Dubai and returned to the UK, joining thousands of Britons fleeing the Middle East conflict. The couple are now in the Maldives after family and business commitments in London.

Conflicting accounts emerge about an alleged Dubai altercation involving Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews, while his ex-fiancée and another woman accuse him of financial scams and simultaneous dating.

Katie Price married businessman Lee Andrews in Dubai in February after a whirlwind romance, but the union has been clouded by controversy over his background claims. His ex-fiancée Alana Percival has led a campaign to debunk assertions that he is a multimillionaire with a Doctorate from Cambridge, speaks multiple languages, and worked with Elon Musk.

A real estate agent has sold an apartment in Dubai for 1.1 billion kronor, while also handling transactions for properties priced at 50 million kronor, according to major media reports.

An Emirates check-in agent at Manchester Airport has been accused of abusing her position to help smuggle up to £30 million in cash to Dubai over nearly two years, according to court hearings. The alleged operation involved couriers evading currency declarations and led to violent incidents linked to stolen money.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms have battered the United Arab Emirates, causing widespread flooding in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and prompting emergency warnings and response activations. The severe weather, part of a broader low-pressure system affecting the region, has led to waterlogged streets and disruptions, with authorities mobilizing personnel and equipment to manage the impacts.

Dubai is facing attacks from Iranian drones and missiles amid the US-Israel-Iran war, injuring four people at its international airport and prompting thousands of Britons to evacuate, while high-profile athletes like Anthony Joshua and Ronnie O'Sullivan have recently relocated to the emirate for tax benefits and lifestyle reasons.

A drone strike near Dubai International Airport injured four people and caused temporary airspace closure, as retaliatory attacks across the Gulf following US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered widespread flight disruptions and security concerns.

The escalating conflict between the US-Israel coalition and Iran has paralyzed the Strait of Hormuz, causing a severe global energy shortage and collapsing tourism across the Gulf region. Hotel occupancy in Dubai has plummeted to 16%, while oil prices have surged to near $120 a barrel, with the World Bank, IMF, and IEA forming a coordination group to address the economic fallout.

Gulf states have arrested hundreds of people for sharing videos and information about the ongoing regional conflict, with the United Arab Emirates and Qatar leading a crackdown on social media content deemed misleading or panic-inducing. Authorities across the region have issued warnings and expedited trials, while images of missile strikes continue to circulate despite the restrictions.

A 25-year-old British fitness instructor has been detained in Dubai on drug possession charges that could result in life imprisonment, following another British woman's recent release after similar allegations.

Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan has advanced to the 2026 World Open final in Yushan, China, where he could win a record-breaking 42nd ranking title. The seven-time world champion recently moved to Dubai for better travel and practice facilities.

A mass exodus of expats from Dubai and the UAE, driven by escalating regional conflicts, has caused a surge in abandoned pets, overwhelming animal shelters and complicating evacuations due to airline restrictions.

Iran launched attacks on Gulf states overnight, striking airports and luxury hotels with drones and missiles, killing at least one person and injuring several others.

Sue Radford, mother of 'Britain's biggest family' with 22 children, has had a holiday to Dubai cancelled due to conflict in the Middle East. The disruption has sparked criticism from social media commenters who called her post insensitive.

Influencers in Dubai are defending the city as safe despite reported Iranian strikes and flight cancellations, while property figure Samuel Leeds chartered a private jet out. UAE laws reportedly penalize reputation damage with fines or prison.

Tennis star Harri Heliovaara was awoken by an emergency alert warning of incoming missiles at 2 am during the Dubai Tennis Championships, as players were stranded amid regional tensions. The tournament proceeded despite the crisis, with Heliovaara and Henry Patten winning the doubles final.