Several waves of Iranian attacks targeting the airport and several other sites across the UAE kept people awake on Saturday night.

One person was killed and 7 were injured in Drone interception incident targeting Zayed International Airport.

Dubai's airport and the iconic Burj Al Arab were among the places hit by what the UAE officials described as drone attacks.

A government of Dubai media office statement said a "drone caused its shrapnel to spark a fire at the Burj Al Arab hotel," and that it was brought under control. Authorities in Dubai also revealed that debris resulting from air interception operations caused a fire at one of the berths of Jebel Ali Port without causing any injuries.

"Dubai Civil Defence teams immediately responded to handle the fire, while their efforts continue to control it," it said.

The authorities also urged the public not to circulate video clips dating back to the Jebel Ali Port fire on July 7, 2021, and confirmed that more reliable information will be broadcast upon receipt.