Al Badaa, Dubai Creek Harbour, Sheikh Zayed Road: Three Drone Incidents Hit Dubai Thursday Morning — Live Update March 12, 2026

Dubai has been struck by three separate drone incidents in a single morning — at Dubai Creek Harbour, Al Badaa, and Sheikh Zayed Road — as loud explosions rocked Downtown Dubai near the Burj Khalifa on Day 13 of the Iran war. All three incidents have been confirmed by the Dubai Media Office. No fatalities have been reported in any of the three events.

Drone Strikes Dubai Creek Harbour Address Creek Harbour 2 Tower: Fire Contained

At 2:47 AM on March 12, authorities said they were responding to a drone that fell on a building in the vicinity of Dubai Creek Harbour. Civil Defence teams confirmed that a minor fire in the building was brought under control. All residents were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.

An Iranian drone struck the Address Creek Harbour 2 hotel residence, sparking the fire. The blaze was contained to one or two apartments. A resident from Creek Harbour Tower 1 said people sheltered in the basement parking garage during the incident.

Al Badaa Drone Incident: No Injuries, Civil Defence on Scene

Dubai authorities confirmed they were responding to a minor drone incident in the Al Badaa area Thursday morning. No injuries were reported. Civil Defence and other relevant teams managed the situation and carried out an assessment of the incident.

Al Badaa is a residential neighborhood in central Dubai adjacent to Jumeirah, roughly two kilometers west of Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa. The announcement came after reports of loud explosions across the city.

Sheikh Zayed Road Building Hit by Drone Interception Debris

In a separate development, debris from a successful interception fell onto the façade of a building on Sheikh Zayed Road. Authorities said the debris caused a minor incident affecting the exterior of the building. No injuries were reported and response teams attended the scene.

The Dubai Media Office posted: "Dubai authorities are responding to a minor incident caused by debris from a successful interception that fell onto the façade of a building on Sheikh Zayed Road. No injuries were reported."

Explosions Heard Near Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai

Explosions were heard in Downtown Dubai — the district that houses the Burj Khalifa — with at least one blast described as particularly loud. Small clouds of smoke were seen rising above a nearby residential neighbourhood. Downtown Dubai is home to the Dubai Mall, the Dubai Fountain, and numerous residential towers.

The escalation followed another security scare a day earlier when two drones fell near Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest airport for international travel. On Thursday, a container ship off the outskirts of Dubai was also struck, along with a drone attack on the Port of Salalah in Oman, marking a widening of the regional confrontation.

Abu Dhabi Old Airport Fire After Iranian Drone Interception

A fire also broke out at Abu Dhabi's old airport after UAE air defence systems intercepted Iranian drones. The authority said the incident resulted in no injuries and reminded residents to remain indoors and in a safe location when national emergency alerts sound.

NCEMA Alert: Air Defences Responding to Missile and Drone Threats Right Now

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority announced early Thursday that air defence systems are actively responding to missile and drone threats across the UAE.

All UAE residents — particularly those in Dubai Creek Harbour, Al Badaa, Downtown Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, and surrounding districts — should follow these steps immediately:

Residents have been urged to follow official sources for verified updates as authorities continue to monitor the situation. The Dubai Media Office on X remains the only verified, real-time source for confirmed incident information.