Amid flight disruptions in the UAE due to rising tensions in West Asia, Rajasthan resident Dhiraj Jain opened his Dubai farmhouse to shelter around 250 stranded travellers, including Indian families. Industrialist Anand Mahindra praised the gesture, calling it a true reflection of the Indian ethos of “Atithi Devo Bhava”
Rajasthan man provides shelter to people stranded amid West Asia war. (Pic/Screengrab from X)
Amid growing concerns over the ongoing tensions in West Asia and disruptions in international flights across Gulf countries, including the United Arab Emirates, a man from Rajasthan has opened his farmhouse in Dubai to shelter hundreds of stranded people.
Dhiraj Jain has offered temporary accommodation at his farmhouse to around 250 individuals who were left stranded due to flight disruptions in Dubai and the rest of the UAE, triggered by the escalating conflict in the region. Many of those sheltered include Indian families who were unable to travel as scheduled.
Praising Dhiraj’s efforts, Anand Mahindra, while taking it to social media, wrote, “When recent flight disruptions left several Indian families stranded in Dubai, Dhiraj Jain opened the doors of his farmhouse and welcomed them in.”
The humanitarian gesture has drawn widespread appreciation on social media, including praise from industrialist Anand Mahindra. Anand Mahindra, calling it a reflection of Indian values, further added, “A wonderful reminder that the Indian ethos of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ should travel with us wherever we go.”
When recent flight disruptions left several Indian families stranded in Dubai, Dhiraj Jain opened the doors of his farmhouse and welcomed them in.
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) March 9, 2026
A wonderful reminder that the Indian ethos of “Atithi Devo Bhava” should travel with us wherever we go.
Sometimes all it takes is… pic.twitter.com/QNUC4PUBg1
The industrialist further remarked that acts of compassion can help restore people’s faith in humanity. He also added, “Sometimes all it takes is one person opening a door… to restore people’s faith in each other.”
Dhiraj’s gesture of providing shelter to stranded passengers in the UAE resonated widely online, with several users praising him for stepping forward during a time of uncertainty.
As tensions continue to impact travel and daily life in parts of West Asia, the act has been seen as an example of solidarity and humanitarian spirit among the Indian diaspora abroad.
Indian carriers plan 50 inbound flights from the West Asia region on Monday
Amid the concerning situation in West Asia, Indian carriers have planned 50 inbound flights from airports in the war-affected region on Monday, subject to operational feasibility and prevailing conditions, according to the government.
Air India, Air India Express, Indigo, Spicejet and Akasa are set to operate flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Muscat and Jeddah.
An official statement further highlighted, “Airlines are undertaking necessary operational adjustments in view of the prevailing conditions to ensure passenger safety and orderly conduct of flight operations.”
On March 7, passenger movement data showed that a total of 51 inbound flights operated by Indian carriers arrived in India from the region, carrying 8,175 passengers.
Furthermore, on March 8, Indian carriers planned 49 inbound flights from airports in the region. Moreover, Indian carriers are continuously assessing the ground situation in other airports of the region so that more flights can be operated by Indian carriers from these places, said the ministry.
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