Loud explosions were heard in Dubai city of United Arab Emirates on Friday, shaking buildings in the central parts of the city and spreading a thick cloud of black smoke. This happened near the Burj Khalifa building. An AFP correspondent said he heard a huge double blast, which shook buildings and left a huge cloud of black smoke in the city’s central district.

Dubai media office confirmed
The Dubai Media Office said debris from the successful interception fell on the exterior of a building in the central area of ​​the city, causing a “minor incident”. Officials also confirmed that no one was injured in the incident. In a post, the media office wrote, ‘Officials have confirmed that debris from the successful blockade fell on the exterior of a building in the central area of ​​the city. There is no report of anyone being injured.

Authorities confirm that debris from a successful interception caused a minor incident on the façade of a building in central Dubai. No injuries have been reported.

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 13, 2026

Chaos on Sheikh Zayed Road
According to AFP, sirens were heard from the direction of Sheikh Zayed Road. Police have surrounded the area. According to reports, the incident occurred at the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), and the building suffered serious damage.

series of drone incidents
It is noteworthy that on Thursday also a ‘small drone incident’ was reported in Dubai. Even at that time, the AFP correspondent had heard the sounds of explosions in the downtown of the city. The media office of the Dubai government had said, ‘Dubai authorities are responding to a small drone incident in Al Badaa area. No one got hurt.

The Gulf region has suffered the most from Iran’s attacks in the Middle East war that has been going on since February 28. So far 24 people have been killed in this conflict in the area, including seven American soldiers and 11 civilians.