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4 min read<\/span>New Delhi<\/span>Mar 2, 2026 11:46 AM IST<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The ongoing US-Iran war has led to chaos and tensions worldwide, including attacks on Middle East countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, and others). The widespread disruption even led to Dubai\u2019s airspace being closed, suspending many flights. Amid the rising conflict, several Indian celebs like Badminton star PV Sindhu, television actor Erica Fernandes, actor-singer Sonal Chauhan, actor Esha Gupta, Ajith Kumar<\/a>, and Nargis Fakhri revealed being stranded in Dubai. Now, the celebrities have given fresh updates about the stressful situation, reassuring fans that they are currently safe.<\/p>\n

\u2018It\u2019s scary, but UAE has responded to it effectively\u2019<\/h3>\n

Erica J Fernandes, who relocated to Dubai in 2023, spoke to Hindustan Times and revealed, \u201cI\u2019m still in Dubai and I\u2019m safe. I have to say, the UAE government has handled this incredibly well so far. Being here and seeing how quickly and effectively they\u2019ve responded has genuinely been reassuring. It hasn\u2019t been easy. The sounds of interceptions are real, and they\u2019re jarring. People around me, friends and family have been watching this unfold with their own eyes, and that\u2019s a difficult thing to process. There\u2019s no sugar coating it, it\u2019s scary.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The actor added, \u201cWe\u2019re staying calm, staying safe, and following all guidelines being given by the local authorities. Right now, that\u2019s the best any of us can do. My heart goes out to everyone going through this, wherever you are. We\u2019re taking it one moment at a time.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018Authorities trying their best to keep us safe\u2019<\/h3>\n

On the other hand, Sonal shared that the situation in Dubai is under control. She took to her Instagram handle wrote in her Story, \u201cTo everyone messaging me and checking up on me \u2013 Thank you and I\u2019m sorry for not being able to reply. Your concern really means a lot. I am safe and I assure you, the authorities are doing their best to keep everyone safe.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Sonal Sonal Chauhan\u2019s Instagram Story<\/span><\/p>\n

She continued, \u201cThere\u2019s nothing to panic about. Surely, Dubai is the safest place in the world. @modgovae is in protecting and safeguarding everyone. Things are totally under control. And I request everyone to refrain from spreading panic. Praying for everyone\u2019s safety (multiple folded hand emojis).\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018Hope to be home soon\u2019<\/h3>\n

Esha also gave an update to fans about the unpleasant scene in the UAE, on her Instagram Stories. \u201cTo everyone checking in and messaging, I\u2019m sorry for not replying. We are ok, we are safe! Times are scary, very tough. God is there to protect us. We trust the @modgovae is doing the best in protecting and interception. Praying for everyone effected, all those stranded and safety for all above all. Hope to be home soon.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u2018Anxiety and dread lingers\u2019<\/h3>\n

Actor Nargis Fakhri opened up about her \u2018anxious\u2019 and \u2018sleepless\u2019 nights while being stranded in the city. She wrote on her Instagram Story, \u201cIt\u2019s been a crazy 2 days here..\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo matter what, this feeling of anxiety and dread lingers becuz (because) you just don\u2019t know what\u2019s gonna happen next. Can\u2019t even get to sleep, your brain is on high alert. It\u2019s so late and I am wide awake,\u201d another Story read.<\/p>\n

Besides these celebs, Bigg Boss 9 fame couple Rochelle Rao and Keith Sequeira, television actor Rohan Gandotra, Bengali actor Subhashree Ganguly, and actor Vishnu Manchu had also revealed that they are currently stranded in Dubai.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the ongoing war keeps on escalating with both US and Israeli strikes on Iran<\/a>, leading to retaliatory missile and drone attacks. The temporarily shut airspace for civilian aviation has also caused mass cancellations and delays in flights, across the world. In the latest development, satellite images showed Dubai\u2019s skyline, with a layer of thick black smoke rising over certain parts of the city.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n