UAE Airlines announce resumption of limited flights after three-day closure

2026-03-02 - 18:14

Dubai Airports have announced the resumption of limited flights on Monday evening after three days of closures due to Iranian strikes in the Middle East including the United Arab Emirates. Dubai, one of the world’s busiest airports, was forced to close down along with other airports in the UAE on Sunday due to sustained air strikes after a US-Israel attack on Iran. “Dubai Airports announces a limited resumption of flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) starting this evening, Monday, March 2, 2026,” reads a statement. Emirates and flydubai announced the resumption of some flights on Monday evening. In a post on X, Emirates stated it would prioritise passengers with existing bookings. Travellers rebooked on the limited services will be contacted directly by Emirates. All other flights will remain suspended until further notice, the statement reads. Emirates urged passengers not to travel to the airport unless formally notified. It added that operations will be adjusted in line with developments on the ground. Eihad Airways, which operates flights from Abu Dhabi, said it would resume flights on Tuesday. Iran’s unprecedented bombardment in the Gulf states has hit military bases but also civilian infrastructure such as residential buildings, hotels, airports and sea ports, rattling a region long seen as a refuge from Middle East conflict. Since Iran launched its campaign on Saturday, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Manama airports were targeted. On Saturday, the UAE announced closures of its airspace temporarily and partially as a precautionary measure. The airspace closures hit a vital sector for the city, with Dubai’s air industry accounting for about a third of the emirate’s economy. PM forms committee to review impact of global oil prices surge