Dubai’s main airport has cautiously restarted limited flight operations following a tense weekend marked by explosions in the region. In a statement released Saturday, March 7, Dubai International Airport (DXB) announced partial resumption, with select flights now operating from both DXB and the nearby Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), also known as Dubai World Central.
This comes shortly after Emirates Airlines, the airport’s flagship carrier, signaled its return to the skies. Emirates had previously suspended all flights citing passenger and crew safety amid escalating regional tensions. The airline emphasized that safety remains non-negotiable, even as services inch back online.
Travelers are urged to confirm their flight status directly with airlines before heading to the airport, as last-minute changes are likely. Dubai authorities reported intercepting threats earlier, with minor debris fallout quickly contained, downplaying the incident as a ‘small event.’
The blasts in Dubai and Bahrain’s capital Manama triggered air raid sirens across neighborhoods. Bahrain’s Interior Ministry called for calm, advising residents to seek shelter. Meanwhile, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian stated in a state TV interview that Tehran would refrain from attacking neighbors unless provoked from their soil.
As aviation resumes tentatively, the focus shifts to stabilizing operations while monitoring the volatile Middle East security landscape. Passengers worldwide watch closely, hoping for full normalcy soon.