Explosions rock Dubai as Iranian drone strikes causes buildings to shake in citys financial centre: Live updates

Explosions rocked Dubai as debris from intercepted Iranian drones caused damage to buildings at the heart of the citys financial district.

Explosions rocked Dubai as debris from intercepted Iranian drones caused damage to buildings at the heart of the citys financial district.

Thick black smoke rose over Dubais skyline early Friday after what authorities described as a fire in an industrial area of the city-state.  

Dubai authorities confirmed debris fell during an aerial interception, causing minor damage with no injuries reported.

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PICTURED: Damaged building in Dubai's financial centre

A building has been damaged in Dubai's International Finance Centre by debris from a successful interception of an attack amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran.

A damaged building in DIFC Dubai, after debris from a successful interception caused minor damage to the facade, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 13, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Stringer

A damaged building in DIFC Dubai, after debris from a successful interception caused minor damage to the facade, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 13, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Stringer