"We flew Emirates and landed in a thunderstorm with heavy turbulence. I even saw lightning strike one wing. Within two hours of landing, we got our first missile alert on our phones at around 2 or 3 a.m."
"The first week of our life in Dubai was quite disconcerting. We were woken up early, around 3 a.m., by missile alerts, but apart from that, we felt safe."
"Hospitality is struggling with lower footfall. You notice that when you go to a restaurant, there are a lot of open seats, but we don't feel as if we are in any particular danger."
"In the last week, life feels mostly normal just a bit subdued. I started working out within five days of arriving, which has helped."
Renee O'Drobinak describes her move from London to Dubai, marked by a turbulent landing and immediate missile alerts. Despite initial fears, she and her husband adjusted quickly to their new life. The city feels quieter than before, with fewer people and struggling hospitality. However, they do not feel unsafe. Traffic is increasing as former residents return, and O'Drobinak has started working out to adapt to her new environment. Overall, life in Dubai has become mostly normal, albeit subdued.
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