Holidaymakers describe 'horror' of missile strikes in Dubai

Two couples from Lincolnshire took shelter in their hotel basements after a missile attack on Dubai.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A police call handler and another tourist from Lincolnshire have described the 'horror' of hearing explosions from their hotel in Dubai following missile strikes in the Middle East. Iran launched attacks on the Gulf states as part of its retaliation to US and Israeli strikes which began on Saturday. The tourists spent the night in hotel basements as the situation unfolded.

Why it matters

The missile strikes on Dubai, a major tourist destination, have raised concerns about the safety of travelers in the region. The incident highlights the escalating tensions between Iran and the US/Israel, which could have broader implications for the stability of the Middle East.

The details

Jade Angell-Beans, from Lincoln, spent the night in a hotel basement following explosions on Saturday when an emergency alarm told her to take cover. Mick Brommell from Billinghay, Lincolnshire, said he had seen missiles being shot down behind his hotel and described the situation as 'surreal'. On Sunday morning, Angell-Beans and other guests at Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites were told to take shelter in a basement, where she described hearing 'bang after bang after bang' from the Iranian offensive.

  • On Saturday, Iran launched attacks on the Gulf states as part of its retaliation to US and Israeli strikes.
  • On Sunday morning, guests at Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites were told to take shelter in a basement.

The players

Jade Angell-Beans

A police call handler from Lincoln who was on holiday in Dubai.

Mick Brommell

A tourist from Billinghay, Lincolnshire, who was also on holiday in Dubai.

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What they’re saying

“There were people going into shock, people throwing up, people laid on the floor not moving. It was really horrible because everyone was so scared after the amount of violence that we'd heard.”

— Jade Angell-Beans (yahoo.com)

“We actually did see missiles in the sky being shot down and landing and exploding behind hotels. It was so surreal. It's just like watching a video recording or something. It's pretty scary”

— Mick Brommell (yahoo.com)

What’s next

The UK Foreign Office has warned British citizens against all but essential travel to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Those already there have been advised to shelter.

The takeaway

The missile strikes on Dubai have raised concerns about the safety of travelers in the region and highlight the escalating tensions between Iran and the US/Israel, which could have broader implications for the stability of the Middle East.