Iranian Drone Hits Dubai’s 23 Marina Tower; Videos Show Fire, Smoke From Upper Floors
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Last Updated:March 07, 2026, 23:54 IST
An Iranian drone strike on Saturday hit Dubai's 23 Marina Tower skyscraper after Iran issued an apology to neighbouring countries over its recent attacks.
resetRapid ReadRapid ReadSummarized by AI.+An Iranian drone strike hit Dubai's 23 Marina Tower, causing fire and smoke. Authorities say debris from interception caused minor façade damage, no injuries. The attack followed Iran's missile and drone response to US-Israeli strikes, escalating Gulf tensions. More Rapid Read Like this summary?Share Your Feedback
An Iranian drone strike on Saturday hit Dubai’s 23 Marina Tower skyscraper, sparking a fire, as Tehran launched a wave of missile and drone attacks in response to the US-Israeli strikes on February 28.
The strike on the residential skyscraper, located in the Dubai Marina waterfront area, produced thick smoke visible from surrounding neighbourhoods, according to reports. People shared videos of smoke rising from the building and a fire, although authorities are yet to reveal full details about the extent of the damage.
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“Authorities confirm that debris resulting from a successful interception caused a minor incident on the façade of a tower in Dubai Marina. The situation has been contained. No injuries were reported," said the Dubai Media Office.
The 90-story luxury tower, which is home to wealthy expatriates, international professionals, and foreign investors, was partially evacuated as emergency crews rushed to the scene.
An Iranian drone reportedly struck the 23 Marina tower in Dubai, UAE. pic.twitter.com/jtIJFAwpGI— Clash Report (@clashreport) March 7, 2026
🚨🇦🇪 BREAKING: A car has burst into flames in Dubai after being hit by shrapnel from a drone strike targeting the Dubai Marina 23 residential tower.Witnesses report debris raining down in the area following the strike.
Unconfirmed reports claim U.S. intelligence officers were… pic.twitter.com/JXk03yEVW2
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The attack came as the UAE Defence Ministry warned of missile and drone attacks launched from Iran amid escalating tensions in the Gulf. Loud explosions were heard in different parts of the country as air defence systems intercepted ballistic missiles, drones and loitering munitions.
The strike also happened after Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an apology to neighbouring countries, saying that it will not attack countries unless they are used to attack Tehran. However, US President Donald Trump cast the apology as a surrender, prompting a warning from the Iranian forces that they would continue attacks.
‘UAE Has Thick Skin’
Earlier, UAE president Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, said his country was doing well “in a time of war" and warned enemies that it was no easy prey, in his public comments since Iran launched missiles at its Gulf neighbour amid US-Israeli strikes.
READ MORE: ‘We Are No Easy Prey’: UAE President Vows To Defend Country In First Remarks After Iran Strikes
“The UAE is attractive, but don’t be misled by the UAE’s appearance. The UAE has thick skin and bitter flesh – we are no easy prey," he said while visiting those injured in the Iranian strikes.
Iran launched a wave of missiles and drones on several countries, hitting airports, luxury hotels, residential buildings and energy infrastructure in what is believed to be one of the most dangerous regional crises in decades. Explosions were reported across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Azerbaijan.
The Emirates airline briefly suspended flights to and from Dubai on Saturday, and Dubai authorities cited a “minor" incident resulting from a fall of debris after an interception, without saying where the incident happened.
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