Dubai airports are set to resume limited flights from Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport on Monday evening, March 2, 2026. The announcement comes as airlines Emirates and Flydubai prepare to reinstate several services amid escalating regional tensions. The resumption follows a period of uncertainty caused by military attacks impacting not just military bases, but also civilian infrastructure, including airports throughout the region.

The recent attacks, attributed to Iran, targeted various locations, leading to significant disruptions in air travel and affecting Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, and Manama's airports. Authorities reported at least one fatality in Abu Dhabi as a result of these strikes. The calamities have shifted perceptions in the Gulf region, long considered a safe haven from Middle Eastern conflicts, now grappling with the repercussions of such aggression against civilian areas.

This situation raises concerns about the stability of air travel in the region, impacting not only tourism but also the broader economic implications of such disruptions. The announcement of the resumption of flight services is a tentative step towards normalcy, however, the ongoing threat of violence poses ongoing challenges for both airlines and travelers alike.