Alarm signals were heard in various parts of the city. Videos began to appear on social media showing bright flashes and columns of black smoke observed near Dubai International Airport.
Preliminary reports indicate that the Burj Al Arab hotel (also known as the "Sail Tower") sustained damage as a result of retaliatory actions from Iran.
Debris reportedly caused a small fire on the exterior of the building.
Dubai continues to be a major hub for tourism and trade in the Middle East.
