Many Dubai expats fled as the war in the Middle East escalated. Those that stayed say life is 'functioning but tense'
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-03-13 23:19 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, War & Conflict
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Tension hangs over Dubai. Social occasions and day-to-day activities are being interrupted by evacuation alerts and flashes in the sky as air defenses intercept drones, but much of life continues as normal, residents told CNBC.
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