Burj Khalifa and Other Landmarks Turn Off Lights Following Iranian Drone Attacks

Dubai has entered a state of panic following recent missile and drone attacks from Iran targeting military bases and infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates. Latest reports and social media footage show that the lights of the Burj Khalifa and several other major landmarks have been turned off or significantly dimmed to reduce the risk of being targeted.

Local authorities have instructed hotel and building managers in urban centers to switch off lights at night as a safety measure for residents and visitors, aiming to minimize visual cues that could be used by drones or missiles in potential attacks.

This development reflects escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf, where Iranian strikes are affecting not only military targets but also civilian areas and critical infrastructure, creating a high state of insecurity in one of the world’s most visited and iconic cities.

“The lights of the Burj Khalifa and other major landmarks were turned off or dimmed to protect residents and visitors from potential Iranian drone attacks,” said an official from the United Arab Emirates authorities.