Dubai, Abu Dhabi news LIVE: United Arab Emirates on Saturday urged citizens to keep safe distance from any debris or fallen objects as they could be dangerous. This comes after debris from aerial interception caused damage to a few buildings in Dubai on Thursday and Friday.

The UAE said it had detected 205 ballistic missiles since Iran began retaliatory strikes against Israel and the US.

Dubai is seen as a safe haven by many ambitious expats and holidaymakers - but the Iran war is testing that.

Explosions rocked Dubai on Friday morning as a building in the city’s financial centre was damaged by debris from a drone attack. A large plume of smoke close to the DIFC Innovation Hub, following what authorities described as a “successful interception”. No injuries were reported but pieces of the building’s facade were torn away.

Dubai’s modern wealth was built on its reputation as a safe haven for tourists and expats. The war with Iran has shattered that image.

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Iranian missiles and drones have hit the United Arab Emirates, shaking Dubai’s image as a safe, tax-free haven for foreigners.

An F-16 pilot from the United Arab Emirates appears to have been filmed on Monday engaging an Iranian Shahed-136 drone at Al Mamzar Beach, "known for water sports and picnic areas with BBQs," near Dubai International Airport.