Authorities deny reports of booms in downtown Dubai

By Jane Witherspoon & Euronews Dubai bureau Published on 16/07/2026 - 18:46 GMT+2•Updated 20:13 Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Authorities have denied reports on Thursday evening of booms heard above downtown Dubai, amid renewed Iranian attacks on the broader region. Dubai authorities have denied reports of explosions in the city on Thursday evening, after initial information claimed booms were heard due to missile interceptions, Euronews journalists in Dubai reported. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dubai Media Office has issued a statement clarifying that the explosions did not occur in downtown Dubai and urging residents to rely on official communications from the authorities. While the United Arab Emirates was targeted by Iran after the war broke out in February, Tehran has ceased its strikes following the US-Iran ceasefire and the signing of the framework deal to end the war in mid-June. After the hostilities between the two sides resumed last week, Iran has targeted a number of neighbouring countries, including Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan. Kuwait's military said it intercepted "drone attacks following the nefarious Iranian aggression", and Bahrain's interior ministry urged citizens and residents to "remain calm and head to the nearest safe place". This is a developing story and our journalists are working on further updates. Go to accessibility shortcuts Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Read more Drone attack on UAE's Barakah more dangerous than Zaporizhzhia, IAEA chief tells Euronews Strait of Hormuz turmoil 'serious' risk for Europe, top UAE adviser warns UAE says mystery drones targeting nuclear plant came from Iraq Iran war air defence system United Arab Emirates news