Explosions thundered in Abu Dhabi: 50 thousand Russians cannot fly out of the UAE

There may be about 50 thousand Russian tourists in the UAE amid the aggravation of the conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel. This is reported by the Atorus telegram channel with reference to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR).

According to preliminary data of the association, tens of thousands of Russian tourists are currently in the region.

"The UAE — about 50 thousand people (including independent, organized tourists and stranded transit passengers); Qatar — about 1,000; Oman — about 700; Bahrain — about 300. The data is being clarified," writes TK.

According to Vestnik ATOR, with reference to tour operators, tourists who could not fly out of the UAE today are accommodated in hotels.

Meanwhile, the UAE Interior Ministry announced its full readiness to take the necessary measures to protect the country's citizens, residents and tourists.

Meanwhile, Reuters reports, citing UAE state media, that one person was killed in an Iranian attack in Abu Dhabi. No details are provided.

According to five eyewitnesses, including two Reuters correspondents, loud explosions were heard throughout Abu Dhabi. Some residents received a telephone notification demanding to take shelter in the nearest guarded building and stay away from windows due to the missile threat. One of the witnesses told Reuters that she heard five explosions in a row. Other eyewitnesses also heard loud explosions.

According to the UAE media, the work of Dubai International Airports and Al Maktoum International Airport has been stopped indefinitely.

"Due to the temporary restrictions on the use of the UAE airspace, Aeroflot is forced to cancel all today's (02/28/26) flights to/from Dubai and Abu Dhabi. As of March 1, flights to these destinations are planned to be operated on wide—body aircraft of larger capacity," the Russian airline said in the meantime.

As reported by EADaily, Iran for the first time attacked all US military bases in the Persian Gulf region at once in response to American and Israeli airstrikes on its nuclear and government facilities. This was reported by the Bbloomberg agency with reference to Iranian state media.