Many Dubai expats fled as the war in the Middle East escalated. Those that stayed say life is 'functioning but tense'

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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