Dubai, UAE, Abu Dhabi News LIVE: Global Village, Jebel Jais among popular attractions shut amid Iran crisis

The US-Israeli war with Iran has now entered its sixth day. In the United Arab Emirates, some popular attractions have temporarily closed due to heightened security alerts across the region since the conflict began on February 28, affecting several Middle Eastern countries, according to Khaleej Times.

Global Village has announced it will remain closed until Friday, March 6, as a precautionary measure in line with official guidance, having been shut since March 1, 2026. Dubai Parks and Resorts will also stay closed on March 5 and 6, with visitors holding existing tickets advised to check the official website for updates.

Ain Dubai, the landmark observation wheel at Bluewaters Island, will remain shut on March 5 and 6, and guests with bookings have been urged to verify the latest information online before visiting. Jebel Jais and all its attractions, activities, and restaurants have been temporarily closed as a precaution, with operations set to resume once conditions are deemed safe.

Meanwhile, coordinated efforts between airport authorities and airline officials have provided some relief to stranded travellers who had been dealing with uncertainty in recent days due to widespread flight cancellations and delays.

A passenger Rahul Saxena, who landed at IGI Airport from Dubai, shared there is a situation of panic in the region, according to ANI. "There is a situation of panic there. The sooner the government evacuates everyone, the better," Saxena said.

However, another passenger, Gautam Gupta, who also landed at IGI Airport from Dubai, said everything is normal in Dubai and they did not confront any issues. "Everything is normal in Dubai. We did not face any difficulties. The prices of the flights have increased," Gupta said.

"Of the 13 flights, 12 will operate from Fujairah and 1 will operate from Dubai. The airline will operate seven special flights to Mumbai, five special flights to Delhi and one special flight from Dubai to Mumbai," it said in a statement on Thursday.