"For longtime residents of Dubai, it was surreal. I think we all just believed it would be a blip. Once it passed a week, there was a sense of greater concern."
"The building next to mine was hit on Friday last week, and that was in the news. I didn't see it, but I felt it and had to evacuate, which was taken care of extremely swiftly."
"Generally, the government here has been pretty incredible about sending alerts to our phones when a wave is coming in. The guidance advises not to look outside from your windows or balconies."
"I think the government's been pretty strict about what gets circulated and what people are allowed to say, especially during times like this."
Dubai faces challenges to its cosmopolitan image due to drone strikes from the Iran conflict, resulting in casualties and an exodus of influencers. The UAE has experienced hundreds of attacks, including one that closed Dubai's airport. Despite the turmoil, many residents continue their lives, trusting the government to ensure safety. Longtime residents express concern but also acknowledge the government's effective communication and response during the crisis. Restrictions on speech have led to charges against individuals filming the attacks, highlighting the UAE's strict policies.
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