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Explosions Rock Dubai, Doha for Second Consecutive Day as Iran Strikes Continue

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 3:18 AM

Witnesses reported hearing loud explosions across Dubai and Doha on Sunday as Iran's retaliatory attacks on Gulf states entered their second day. Two people were injured in Dubai when intercepted drone debris damaged homes, while major landmarks including the international airport suffered damage.

Residents of Dubai and Doha reported hearing powerful explosions throughout Sunday, marking the second consecutive day of Iranian retaliatory attacks targeting Gulf region locations following U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran.

While Iranian officials had initially indicated their focus would be on American military installations in the area, the strikes have expanded to include various civilian and commercial locations throughout major Gulf cities.

In Dubai, two residents sustained injuries when debris from intercepted drones crashed into residential properties, according to an official statement from Dubai’s Media office.

The attacks caused significant damage to several of Dubai’s most recognizable sites, including the busy international airport, the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel, and the exclusive artificial Palm Jumeirah Island development.

Dark smoke clouds remained visible rising from the Jebel Ali port district, where a dock facility ignited Sunday morning due to falling debris from a missile that was shot down during an aerial interception.

As the Middle East’s largest center for tourism and commerce, Dubai operates one of the globe’s most heavily trafficked airports for international travel.

Officials from Qatar’s interior ministry confirmed Sunday they were addressing a contained fire at an industrial facility caused by falling debris from a successfully intercepted missile.

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