JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇦🇪 Footage shows another Iranian drone striking close to Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, in Dubai, UAE.

 

JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇦🇪 Footage shows another Iranian drone striking close to Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, in Dubai, UAE. pic.twitter.com/zB9cAdYpYU

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 (dated February 28, 2026) shares footage claiming to show an Iranian drone striking close to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE, as part of Iran's retaliation amid escalating tensions.Key details from reports and the thread:Videos and photos circulating online (including the main clip in the post) show explosions, smoke plumes, and what appears to be a drone (likely a Shahed-136 type kamikaze drone) approaching or detonating near central Dubai landmarks, with one clip capturing dramatic smoke near the Burj Khalifa area.

UAE authorities confirmed intercepting multiple waves of Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeting the country (and other Gulf states hosting US bases). Air defenses reportedly neutralized most threats, but some got through, causing explosions, fires, and debris.

The Burj Khalifa itself was evacuated as a precaution after explosions were heard nearby — no confirmed direct hit or structural damage to the tower has been reported.

A luxury hotel in the Palm Jumeirah area (e.g., Fairmont The Palm) was hit or affected by debris/drone impact, resulting in a fire, 4 injuries, and dramatic footage of flames.

One civilian death was confirmed in Abu Dhabi from falling missile/drone debris.

This fits into a broader Iranian retaliation wave following recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with similar attacks reported on US-linked sites in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and elsewhere in the Gulf.

Dubai International Airport and other UAE airports suspended flights indefinitely, airspace closed in parts of the region, and residents were urged to stay indoors in affected areas.

No major casualties directly at the Burj Khalifa have been confirmed so far, and the UAE described the attacks as "blatant" but emphasized successful interceptions. The situation remains highly fluid with ongoing regional escalation risks, including potential impacts on global oil markets and travel.The original video in the post shows nighttime footage with flashes/explosions near Dubai's skyline — it's dramatic but aligns with witness accounts of intercepts and limited breakthroughs rather than a direct tower strike.