Bravo's Caroline Stanbury Feels Safer in Dubai Amid Iran War

The reality star says she's more secure in the UAE than in the U.S. or Europe during the ongoing conflict.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:48am

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Bravo star Caroline Stanbury has insisted that she feels 'safer' leaving the U.S. to return home to Dubai amid the Iran War. Stanbury, who previously starred on The Real Housewives of Dubai, said there have been fewer casualties in the UAE compared to recent mass shootings in the U.S. She is currently stranded in Los Angeles while her twin sons are at home in Dubai, but she feels comfortable with them being there under the care of her ex-husband.

Why it matters

Stanbury's comments highlight the complex security situation facing Americans as the Iran War continues, with some choosing to seek refuge abroad rather than remain in the U.S. Her perspective provides insight into how the conflict is impacting the lives of public figures and their families.

The details

Stanbury told the 'Virtual Reali-Tea' podcast that while there have been 600 missiles and 500 drones intercepted in the UAE, only six people have been killed and 122 wounded since the war began on February 28. In contrast, she noted that four people died and 15 were injured in a mass shooting in Austin, Texas just 24 hours before she was there. Stanbury plans to return to Dubai once direct flights from L.A. resume on March 15, rather than trying to fly through Doha, Qatar, where the airspace is closed.

  • The Iran War began on February 28, 2026.
  • Stanbury was in Austin, Texas on March 1, 2026, just 24 hours before a mass shooting there.
  • Direct flights from L.A. to Dubai are expected to resume on March 15, 2026.

The players

Caroline Stanbury

A Bravo reality star who previously appeared on The Real Housewives of Dubai and is currently stranded in Los Angeles while her twin sons are at home in Dubai.

Cem Habib

Stanbury's ex-husband who is staying with their twin sons in Dubai during the conflict.

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What they’re saying

“I mean, I just want to put it into perspective as well, actually. This is quite interesting. There were 600 missiles, 500 drones intercepted and I was in Austin on the 1st of March, 24 hours before the mass shooting — so in all of this war so far, we have had three deaths.”

— Caroline Stanbury

“I still feel safer there than I do in most European or American cities right now.”

— Caroline Stanbury

What’s next

Stanbury plans to return to Dubai once direct flights from L.A. to the region resume on March 15.

The takeaway

Stanbury's perspective highlights the complex security situation facing Americans as the Iran War continues, with some public figures choosing to seek refuge abroad rather than remain in the U.S. Her comments provide insight into how the conflict is impacting the lives of celebrities and their families.