A group of nearly 350 Finns stranded in Dubai, consisting of both tourists and residents, has voiced its criticism towards the Finn government, especially the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, regarding the handling of evacuation efforts. They highlighted that Finland's response has been inadequate when compared to actions taken by other countries that are effectively evacuating their citizens from the UAE. Many feel that the support provided by Finnair's customer service has been ineffective, raising concerns about their safety and well-being in the foreign country.

The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that they would be organizing a charter flight from Oman to Finland over the weekend for stranded Finns, yet the cost—approximately €2,300 per passenger—has raised significant worries among those affected. A family of four would be facing a bill close to €10,000, making this option inaccessible for many. Officials justified the high ticket price by citing increased insurance and fuel costs as primary factors, but the stranded citizens have expressed disappointment and frustration at the overall lack of proactive measures.

In stark contrast, evacuees note that governments like Pakistan have arranged free repatriation flights for their citizens, and the Irish government is also providing charter flights from Oman. The dissatisfaction with Finland's evacuation strategy underlines a pressing need for improved diplomatic responses in crisis situations, raising questions about national priorities and the responsibility of governments towards their citizens abroad, especially when other nations manage to secure more favorable terms for their citizens in similar situations.