Thousands Crowd Dubai Airport Terminals Amid Middle East Tensions - VIDEO
· Free Press Journal
Scenes of chaos and overcrowding have emerged at Dubai International Airport (DXB) as thousands of passengers reportedly rushed to leave the city amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Videos circulating on social media showed packed terminals with travellers waiting for hours for flights, with some describing the situation as “packed like a tuna can.”
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Reports claim that residents are leaving Dubai in large numbers amid regional tensions, with the airport reportedly experiencing the largest wave of departures in recent times.
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According to several reports, the airport is witnessing one of the largest waves of departures in recent times as residents attempt to leave the region amid fears linked to rising geopolitical tensions and missile threats. Long queues and overcrowded waiting areas were reported across multiple terminals as airlines struggled to manage the surge in passengers.
BREAKING: Chaos at Dubai International Airport as terminals are reportedly packed “like a tuna can,” with thousands of passengers scrambling to leave the country amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. pic.twitter.com/mY5ZtSSCa7
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Adding to the tension, authorities confirmed that two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, injuring four people. In a statement posted on X, the Dubai Media Office said the injured included two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national who suffered minor injuries, while an Indian national sustained moderate injuries. Emergency services rushed to the scene and the injured were taken to hospital.
Authorities confirm that two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) a short while ago, resulting in minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national. Air traffic is operating as normal.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 11, 2026
Officials said that despite the incident, air traffic at the airport continued to operate normally.
Meanwhile, the unfolding situation has also triggered an unexpected crisis for animal welfare groups in the city. Rescue organisations say they are witnessing a surge in abandoned pets as families leaving the region are reportedly leaving behind dogs, cats, fish and even turtles.
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