Stars Share Harrowing Night Amid Dubai Missile Strikes

A host of celebrities who have moved to have shared terrified updates after getting caught up in Iranian missile strikes on the famous Palm Jumeirah.

, and Love Island star are among a group of stars who have shared their fears, after being stuck in widespread revenge attacks across the Middle East following US airstrikes.

Branding it the 'scariest, worst nights of our lives', many spoke of how scared they were hearing the constant bangs overhead, while sheltering in their homes as the strikes rage on across the UAE.

While reassuring their followers that they are currently 'safe' as the air defence systems intercept the vast majority of incoming missiles and drones, they implored how scary it was to listen to the explosions all night long.

Luisa Zissman, who announced in December last year she was relocating from the UK to Dubai with her family and horses to escape the British weather and rising , led the celebs updating fans about the current circumstances.

Alongside a selfie of her taken outside, Luisa wrote: 'Lots of messages re Dubai. Lots of bangs we are hearing. Stay safe fellow UAE gang.' 

Taking her to Instagram story to talk about the developing situation, F1 heiress Petra Ecclestone, said: 'It was one of the most scary, worst nights actually of my life. 

'I feel like us and the family have been through a lot recently for personal reasons. We came to Dubai to feel safe, and we finally felt like we were settling in, and now this has happened. So it's really kind of been a shocking turn of events.

'But thank God we are safe. It was just really, yeah, not a great night. I hope everyone is staying safe and we shall all get through this. I just want to say thank you so much.'

Petra went on to say she doesn't know how to explain what is happening to her young children, Lavinia, James, Andrew and Minnie, who are living with her in Dubai.

She said: 'I don't have the answers to certain things, and that was terrible — just being asked what's going to happen next, whether it's going to stop, and hearing the bangs in the night. 

'I think just trying to protect them and tell them that they're going to be okay. But then as a mum, obviously you don't have all the answers. So yeah, that was tough.

'I can't even imagine other people in history who have gone through wars and had to live through it day to day, like my dad, and this just being normal life. And then kids having to go to school with that sort of anxiety and worry. It was quite an eye-opening experience last night.'

Iran has so far launched hundreds of missiles and suicide drones at Dubai as it continues its onslaught across the Middle East after the assassination of its Supreme Leader.

Smoke was rising from Dubai International Airport this morning and blasts heard in a number of regional states, with Iran vowing to unleash its 'most intense offensive operation in history'.

Tehran is launching revenge strikes after confirming Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed by joint US-Israeli strikes, along with four of his family members and at least two high level military leaders.

Yesterday, Iranian suicide drones hit landmark hotels the Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, sparking panic among tourists.

Explosions were again this morning echoing across the city, which has become a haven for wealthy British expats, as it suffers renewed attacks.

Petra's husband Sam Palmer also used his platform to discuss the strikes, telling his followers that the military were doing a great job of defending the area.

He said: 'Thanks very much for the lovely messages. We are all safe, although something that hate of mine is when people say, stay safe, like as if it's an option. What do you think you can do, run around with a target on your back? I'm mad old night here. 

'I've got to say, it was a bit alarming when we had all the phones went off at 12:30 last night, and it had the message from the government, take shelter, the missiles incoming, et cetera. All you can hear is loud, loud noises of the missiles being intercepted, it seems, by the defense team doing an amazing job. So keep it up, lads. You're keeping everyone safe. 

'I know it looks worse on the news, but yeah, it is scary. The kids are scared. We're scared. I've never been in a missile attack before. Hopefully it's all over very, very soon. But thank you for your lovely, lovely messages. 

'It's nice to know you care. Maybe it's because I make you laugh. Anyway, stay safe. Text someone today, stay safe, because then they have to delete that message out of the thousands. Stay safe. Thanks.'

Both airports in Dubai are currently closed and flights are suspended due to safety concerns, authorities have told residents and tourists not to try and travel.

Reality personality Arabella has explained that her brother who was visiting her is now stuck in Dubai until the situation is resolved.

Sharing her own take, she said: 'I just want to say thank you so much to everyone who has messaged us. It honestly means more than you know.

'It’s such a scary time out here at the moment. The past 24 hours have been something I’ve never experienced in my life. We are safe — that’s the main thing. I don’t know if you can hear it, but the bangs are still going off as I’m recording this. We’re staying at home, all together. My brother and sister-in-law are here too. They were actually supposed to fly back to the UK today, but I’m sure those flights will be cancelled.

'It really puts so much into perspective. It’s frightening — and I know I keep saying that — but it is. When it’s the unknown, and you can hear everything from your house, it’s impossible not to feel scared. Last night we could actually see them not far from where we live, and it was petrifying.

'Gigi is at an age where she doesn’t understand what’s going on, which is such a blessing. I know so many friends whose children do understand, and my heart goes out to them.

'To anyone else in Dubai who follows me, all we can really do is support each other and be there for one another during this time. We’re taking every precaution we can and just staying inside together.

'But truly — thank you to everyone who has reached out. The messages, the love, the support… it doesn’t go unnoticed. It means everything.'

Love Island alum Sammy Root reflected on his poorly-timed visit to Dubai as he revealed it was his first day in the UAE when the strikes began.

Sharing the unfortunate nature of his situation, Sammy wrote: 'First ever day in Dubai, get me out of Dubai immediately'.

Kady McDermott, who moved to Dubai, confirming her relocation in late 2025 to live with her on-again-off-again partner, Henry Simmons, also posted about the strikes.

She said: 'Thank you for all of the messages asking about my safety it means a lot, scary times to be in the UAE and seeing missiles flow above your head. The UAE government are doing an amazing job at keeping everyone safe by intercepting the missiles. Everyone stay inside and stay safe through this scary time.

On the first day of the attacks,  socialite Hofit Golan, 40, posted footage from her hotel balcony of rockets and explosions hitting the hotel hours after arriving.

Sharing further updates this morning, Hofit revealed that her building's alarm was sounding at 6.30am but she had no idea where to go.

She also shared visuals of debris littered across the floor, as she urged: 'Please stay indoors. Please stay safe everyone.'