Iran Is Attacking the UAE — What Indian Investors and NRIs Need to Know Right Now

Last Updated on September 3, 2026 by Shitiz Srivastava

This is not a drill. This is not speculative information. the United Arab Emirates (uae) is being attacked with active missile and drone attacks from iran — and if you have assets, wealth, or loved ones in the uae, you should be aware of the developments in the region.

What Is Happening

Following coordinated u.s.-Israeli strikes against iran, the Islamic Republic of Iran initiated a wave of multi-day missile and drone airstrikes against the United Arab Emirates. On 28 feb 2026, iran launched a large-scale offensive against the uae which included missile strikes. Wikipedia

Up to 28 mar 2026, the uae has successfully intercepted and destroyed 398 ballistic missiles; 1872 drone attacks; and 15 cruise missiles that were fired from iran using its THAAD and Patriot missile defense systems purchased from the United States. Wikipedia

The uae ministry of defense posted live updates on x (@modgovae) confirming the ongoing intercepts. The screenshot of posts shown above are official posts and not rumors.

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What Has Been Hit

An attack on a fuel storage tank at Dubai International Airport caused a fire and suspended flight operations temporarily. Firefighters responded to a fire at ruwais industrial complex in abu dhabi — where the country’s biggest oil refinery is located. Adnoc shut down the plant because of the fire — and would have produced 922,000 barrels of crude oil per day otherwise. The dubai international financial center innovation hub was impacted and damaged some of the buildings facades as well. Debris was seen falling around Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab hotel area. Wikipedia

Humanitarian costs

eight civilians have lost their lives and over 170 others have been injured since Iranian attacks against the uae started on February 28. The eight civilian casualties were citizens of pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Palestine and india. Two Emirati helicopter pilots who work for the uae armed forces — and a Moroccan civilian contractor — have also been killed. The national

Injuries to six people occurred when Debris fell at the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (kezad) as a result of an Iranian ballistic missile that was intercepted — five indians and one Pakistani — following a successful defense of a ballistic missile by the country’s air defenses. The national

Nris are among those injured. Therefore, this affects the nri community in the uae.

What the uae government says about the situation

تتعامل حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية مع اعتداءات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة قادمة من ايران وتؤكد وزارة الدفاع أن الاصوات المسموعة في مناطق متفرقة من الدولة هي نتيجة تعامل منظومات الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية للصواريخ الباليستية، والجوالة والطائرات المسيرة.

UAE Air Defences system… pic.twitter.com/pj9dPAOR7O

— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 29, 2026

The MOD’s official message to the public says:

• Uae air defenses are currently engaging all incoming threats
• All sounds heard across country are interceptions and not strikes landing
• Do not approach or touch any Debris or fragments that have fallen from the sky
• If you see anything call 999 immediately
• Follow all safety and security instructions provided by authorities
• Stay calm and stay indoors away from windows and open areas

What does this mean to indian investors/nris with assets in uae?

Property owners in dubai:

There have been reports of Debris damage to several locations, including Palm Jumeirah and near burj al arab. Wikipedia document evidence of damages incurred to your Property through photographs and communicate immediately with your Property manager/developer. Review your insurance policy for any exclusions related to “war” or “conflict.” most policies exclude such acts of violence.

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Bank account holders in uae banks:

No banking disruptions have occurred thus far. The dirham remains pegged to the dollar. Uae banks remain fully operational.

Travelers planning to travel to dubai:

Temporary flight suspensions have occurred at Dubai International Airport while passengers and staff were evacuated to bomb shelters. Wikipedia contact your airline prior to traveling. Temporary flight suspensions could occur again.

Residents of india who live in uae:

Monitor official MOD and uae government updates in real time via @modgov_ae on x. Sign up for Emergency assistance registration with the Indian Embassy in abu dhabi and/or the Indian Consulate in dubai.

Bigger economic picture

Iran has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz — creating massive disruption to international trade routes — affecting global energy supplies — and creating instability in global economics. Ani news energy pricing, transportation costs and world-wide logistics chains are all affected. As an investor with uae exposure — for many indian investors — this is not simply a matter of personal safety — it is an economic concern.

Our Position

We will update our readers continuously about this developing story. Our role at Dubai Tax & Property has consistently focused on providing indian investors with accurate information in order to assist them in making educated decisions — and today’s best advice is to stay current — stay safe — and avoid taking rash action financially until conditions stabilize.

Also Read : How Iran-US Tensions Are Affecting Dubai Property Prices in 2026

Emergency contacts:

Emergency # in uae: 999
Indian embassy abu dhabi: +971-2-4492700
Indian Consulate Dubai: +971-4-3970000

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This article is based on official statements from the UAE Ministry of Defence and verified news sources as of 29 March 2026. The situation is evolving. Please follow @modgovae on X for real-time updates.