Prakash Dadlani, an Indian entrepreneur, shared screenshots of his family WhatsApp group chat, showcasing his mother’s fear and anxiety as drone attacks hit Dubai amid the escalating situation in West Asia. The messages, sent by his mother, read:
“It’s scary now. No ends.”
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The missile strikes reportedly targeted key locations in Dubai, including the Burj Al Arab hotel and Dubai Airport. The attacks caused fires at the Burj Al Arab hotel and Jebel Ali Port.
Dadlani posted on Twitter:
“Dubai is one of the safest cities in the World. Never imagined my family chat would look like this one day.”
See the post here:
Dubai is one of the safest cities in the World.
Never imagined my family chat would look like this one day. pic.twitter.com/GlWTniMgsr
— Prakash Dadlani (@prakdadlani) February 28, 2026
Retaliatory strikes across Gulf cities
Iran had earlier said it would target U.S. bases in the region, but the country hit a range of other targets across Gulf cities. In response to U.S. and Israeli strikes, the Islamic Republic launched retaliatory strikes on neighbouring Gulf countries. On the second day, loud blasts were heard in Dubai and the Qatari capital, Doha. Oman was also reportedly hit for the first time.
According to a Dubai media office statement, two people were injured in Dubai after shrapnel from drones fell on two houses when they were intercepted.
Social media reaction
The post shared by Dadlani was viewed by over 42,000 users on the social media platform. In the comments, many expressed concern and prayers for safety.
One user wrote: “I hope they are far away from all that horrid bombing.”
Another stated: “One of my friends also there. She said some problems are happening here and there, and we are fine. To be honest, I am worried. My only best friend.”
A third user observed: “That’s the whole point of attack to pressure US as it’s considered safe heaven for Rich. People are feeling UNSAFE in Dubai. And people are paying the price of geopolitical tensions.”
