Missile alerts and a safe haven tested: Dubai 12 days into the Iran conflict

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A man rides a scooter along a street in Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) on March 10, 2026. The Gulf countries have long been seen as islands of stability in the Middle East, but the war in the region could threaten their prosperity, analysts said, pointing to risks to their revenues and reputations as business havens.

Dubai's luxury hotels are slashing prices and pushing staycations as Middle East travel chaos dents tourism

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Empty sun loungers around the garden of the 5 star Atlantis the Palm luxury hotel on palm Jumeirah in Dubai. (Photo by: Martin Berry/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Sun loungers around the garden of the 5-star Atlantis the Palm luxury hotel on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.

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Flights to the Middle East have resumed, but travel chaos is nowhere near over

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An Emirates Airbus A380 passenger aircraft prepares for landing at Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 8, 2026.
An Emirates Airbus A380 prepares to land in Dubai.

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A US Navy oiler ran hard aground after its captain urged a last-minute shortcut: 'Let's try to shoot the gap'

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Amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) approaches Henry J. Kaiser class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) for a replenishment-at-sea, March 6, 2023.
The replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn ran aground in the Middle East after the captain decided to take a risky shortcut.

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Airlines are already slashing flight routes to the Middle East well into the future

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British Airways jet in air.
British Airways said it was canceling flights to Abu Dhabi until later this year.

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Citi CEO doesn't see systemic risk lurking in private credit — unless these 3 things converge

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Citi CEO Jane Fraser
Fraser said she doesn't see a systemic risk in private credit.

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I planned a trip to the Middle East this week. I can't get refunds because it's not dangerous enough.

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Chelsea Hudson
Chelsea Hudson wasn't able to get a refund for her trip to Egypt despite violence erupting in the region after the US and Israel began striking Iran.

Chelsea Hudson

The cost is mounting for stranded travelers in the Middle East: 'That's a lot of money we were not intending to spend'

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Burj Khalifa skyline in Dubai obstructed by clouds.
The conflict in the Middle East has left tens of thousands stranded in the UAE.

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This UNESCO World Heritage Site was damaged during strikes on Iran. See what it looks like now.

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Beautiful view of the Golestan Palace and scenic fountains among gardens in Tehran, Iran. The Golestan Palace is a popular tourist attraction of the Middle East. Traditional Persian exterior.
The Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Putin eyes 'more profitable' markets for Russian gas amid Middle East chaos

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Russia's President Vladimir Putin a
Russian President Vladimir Putin is positioning Russia to benefit from tighter LNG markets.

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