Dubai Holiday Nightmare: Celeb Mums Shelter Kids in Basements as Missile Strikes Light Up the Sky.
“Last night was terrifying.” 😰
Several high-profile British personalities currently in Dubai described taking cover with their children after reports of missiles being intercepted overhead.
Kate Ferdinand and Luisa Zissman shared on social media that they moved their families into basement areas as a precaution while air defense systems were activated.
Videos circulating online show flashes in the night sky, with loud booms heard in the distance. Local authorities have not reported direct impacts in residential areas, but heightened regional tensions have led to increased security measures.
Parents described the experience as frightening — especially having to reassure young children while uncertainty unfolded outside.
Officials continue to monitor the situation, urging residents to follow safety guidance and rely on verified updates.
What residents experienced overnight has sparked concern far beyond the region — and many are now asking how the situation could escalate next
