Stars are stranded in Dubai due to attacks from Iran: LOBODA and MamaRika, along with international celebrities, report explosions and flight cancellations.
Dubai is facing a tense situation: amid the escalation of the Middle East conflict and missile strikes from Iran, airspace in the region was temporarily closed. International flights have been cancelled or postponed, leaving hundreds of tourists stranded in the UAE, including well-known artists and media personalities.
Svetlana Loboda sheltered in an underground parking lot
The Ukrainian singer LOBODA was in Dubai during the shelling. On her social networks, the artist published a video from an underground parking garage of a shopping centre, where she and other people waited out the explosions.
According to the singer, the night was tense: loud bangs and sirens were heard in the city. Due to the closure of airspace, she was unable to leave the country as planned.
MamaRika: “We are completely stuck in Dubai”
The difficult situation was also reported by Ukrainian performer MamaRika. The artist travelled to the UAE for a holiday with her son, but the trip was disrupted.
In Instagram stories, the singer said that explosions were heard throughout the night and all flights from Dubai were cancelled. She posted a photo with suitcases and admitted she is now looking for ways to leave the country.
“People, we are totally stuck in Dubai. There were explosions all night. Thanks everyone for the support,” she told her followers.
TV presenter Vasylisa Frolova heard air defence in action
Ukrainian television presenter Vasylisa Frolova is also in Dubai. She reported hearing loud explosions and witnessing air defence systems intercepting a missile in the sky.
Indian and British stars seek assistance
Among the international celebrities trapped in the UAE is Indian actress Sonal Chauhan, who reported being stuck at Dubai airport after flight cancellations and appealed to Indian authorities for help in repatriating citizens.
Badminton Olympic champion P. V. Sindhu also confirmed she was stranded at the airport due to the airspace closure. The athlete was later moved to a safer waiting area.
Problems with departures were also reported by British media personalities, including Vicky Pattison, as well as participants of the show Love Island — Arabella Chi and Laura Anderson. They posted videos commenting on the sounds of explosions and missiles in the sky above the city.
Influencers share footage from hotel balconies
Israeli influencer Hofit Golan reported seeing flashes and explosions from her hotel balcony, after which she left the building and moved to a safer location.
Australian Married At First Sight participant Mikey Pembroke published a video in which more than 20 explosions could be heard near his accommodation.
What is happening in Dubai
Preliminary information suggests the temporary closure of airspace is linked to security threats amid missile attacks in the region. UAE international airports are operating with restrictions; some flights are being redirected and others cancelled until the situation stabilises.
Authorities urge citizens to remain calm and follow instructions from security services. Embassies of several countries have already begun coordinating with airlines to organise evacuation flights.
The situation remains dynamic. Many celebrities continue to stay in Dubai while awaiting the reopening of airspace and the opportunity to leave the country safely.
We also note that DJ Hestill — a resident of Minatrix.FM radio — is originally from Iran and is currently in his homeland. Amid the worsening situation in the country, internet outages and communication disruptions have been reported, so there is no stable contact with him at present. The Minatrix.FM team sincerely worries for his safety, prays for him and his loved ones, and hopes for a swift stabilisation of the situation. We believe that he will soon get in touch and report that he is safe.
We continue to monitor developments and will promptly report all updates. Follow the news on our website and social networks to stay informed about the situation in the region and the condition of the artists.
