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has revealed he managed to get a flight out of Dubai on Wednesday amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Over the weekend, launched a series of retaliatory air strikes against the United Arab Emirates and other targets as a result of US-Israeli military operations against Iran, with significant damage caused in influencer hotspot Dubai.
In his fourth attempt at fleeing the city, Sam, 30, said he is now on a first class Emirates flight to Mauritius.
'For everyone saying there's no flights out of and laughing at me... I've got through check in and I'm in the lounge waiting to board', he said.
'Don't wanna get too excited to soon but I think I might be onto somet!! Will let you know in the next 30 mins!!'
Sharing photos of his luxury first class suite, Sam shared his flight went ahead.
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Sam Gowland, 30, has revealed he managed to get a flight out of Dubai on Wednesday amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East
Over the weekend, Iran launched a series of retaliatory air strikes against the United Arab Emirates and other targets as a result of US-Israeli military operations against Iran, with significant damage caused in influencer hotspot Dubai
In a further update, he added: 'And we're on!! Dubai [to] Mauritius.
'Massive thanks to the UAE government for protecting us & continuing to do so absolutely incredible the job they are doing as they always are [sic]'.
Earlier in the day, the former Love Islander revealed he was making his fourth attempt to leave Dubai.
The reality star shared a video of himself preparing to leave for the airport alongside the caption: 'Last night's flight again cancelled for the third time, somehow managed to find another one for 10am this morning! Fourth time lucky, let's see.'
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Missile strikes and suicide drones have rocked the Middle East for five days.
British travellers are scrambling to leave the region as flights are disrupted and governments warn nationals to depart amid fears the conflict could widen.
Just days before the strikes began, Sam revealed he was planning on selling his newly-built Dubai mansion for an eye-popping £2million.
Reality star turned property magnate, Sam spoke out again about the missiles, shortly after hitting back at comments from vile trolls, who he claimed revelled in the catastrophe and wished ill upon him.
In his fourth attempt at fleeing the city, Sam said he is now on a first class Emirates flight to Mauritius
Sharing photos of his luxury first class suite on the flight, Sam shared his flight went ahead
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Meanwhile, fellow Love Island star Laura Anderson, 36, took to Instagram on Wednesday and revealed she had managed to get a flight out of the UAE along with her two-year-old daughter Bonnie
Laura shared a photo from the plane and wrote: 'Praying for safe skies (as I've always said when someone flys) it just means more now. Everyone on board is very quiet'
In another photo holding her daughter's hand, Laura added: 'For those asking, I'm flying to Edinburgh. My original flight was next Monday, I booked another flight myself'
Laura was staying with her sister while in Dubai and shared a clip of herself playing with Bonnie at the pool before they had to leave for their flight
In another photo holding her daughter's hand, Laura added: 'For those asking, I'm flying to Edinburgh. My original flight was next Monday, I booked another flight myself and will refund Mondays.
