Dubai Airports announced a limited resumption of operations on Monday evening, three days after flights were suspended due to Iranian strikes targeting Gulf states, including airports in the United Arab Emirates.
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In a statement, Dubai Airports said select services would restart at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The move comes as regional airspace remains partially restricted following days of heightened tensions.
Emirates and flydubai announce the resumption of a limited number of flights starting today, 2 March 2026. pic.twitter.com/3CQ47BEKjc
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 2, 2026
طيران الإمارات وفلاي دبي تُعلنان استئناف تشغيل عدد محدود من الرحلات ابتداءً من اليوم (2 مارس 2026). pic.twitter.com/Rj5kt2JF1a
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 2, 2026
Long-haul carrier Emirates and low-cost airline flydubai confirmed they would resume some flights Monday evening, prioritising passengers with existing bookings. Travellers rebooked on the limited services will be contacted directly, while other flights remain suspended until further notice. Etihad Airways said it plans to restart operations on Tuesday.
The disruption began after US and Israeli strikes reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, prompting retaliatory missile and drone attacks by Tehran across the Gulf. Airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Manama were among those affected, with authorities in Abu Dhabi reporting one fatality linked to an incident at the airport.
Dubai International, ranked among the world’s busiest transit hubs, experienced one of the most significant aviation disruptions in recent years. Major regional gateways, including Abu Dhabi and Doha, were either closed or operating under heavy restrictions, as large sections of Middle Eastern airspace were shut.
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The closures have had major economic implications for Dubai, where aviation accounts for a substantial share of the emirate’s economy. Authorities said operations would continue to be adjusted in line with developments on the ground, urging passengers not to travel to airports unless formally notified by their airlines.