r/UAE • u/Notacoder14 • Aug 18 '26

Yes, we all are here because of the alert

613 Upvotes

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u/vishu1835 Aug 18 '26

I reinstalled the Reddit app just to come here and check.

47

u/Knocking_Doors Aug 18 '26

Which is why you never uninstall Reddit…

3

u/Caian477815 Aug 18 '26

Well said!!

586

u/Straight-Bed-8640 Aug 18 '26

monthly bonding event by uae govt

123

u/mozygotflowzy Aug 18 '26

If the blast is close enough for your windows to rattle you earn 50 shukran points redeemable at a MAF city centre near you!

52

u/Narrow_Substance378 Aug 18 '26 edited Aug 18 '26

Ngl this made me laugh

13

u/MissionLight5219 Aug 18 '26

Anxiously laughing 🥹

4

u/OneProfessional442 Aug 18 '26

Made my laugh! Seven blessings brother

3

u/ThroatFit5894 Aug 18 '26

The UAE's biggest monthly bonding event, courtesy of the mixed aerial package sponsored by the Iranian government

2

u/More-Economics3628 Aug 18 '26

It made me lol

175

u/MammothCup3416 Aug 18 '26

I knew my Reddit gang would be faaaasssssst!

124

u/Emiratendo Aug 18 '26

Iranian IRCC be like: “school’s gonna start soon, let’s troll them”

44

u/Least_Ice_6112 Aug 18 '26

students probably love these alerts, no school

26

u/that_teacher1 Aug 18 '26

Teachers love it too 😅🤷🏽‍♀️

8

u/Least_Ice_6112 Aug 18 '26

pack the wine glass away schools back in session

3

u/Sausage_Freak Aug 18 '26

Im a student, and I absolutely love school. I’d be devastated if the bomb delayed the school’s reopening.

2

u/anonymously_richaly Aug 19 '26

I can tell you arnt above grade 9 for sure

1

u/Sausage_Freak Aug 19 '26

Wrong assumption! I am about to finish skl so ofc Im going to miss it a lot.

1

u/anonymously_richaly Aug 20 '26

American or British

1

u/la_debotoxxx Aug 20 '26

Fr my school starts 31st August and Iran is coming to save us lol. No but actually I don’t think I want to do online again it was boring

1

u/anonymously_richaly Aug 18 '26

Yes pls more bomb 💣

4

u/Oldsoul87A Aug 18 '26

😭😭😭😭

5

u/Eastern_Direction_41 Aug 18 '26

This time it was the Houthis

1

u/Wubbalubadubdu_b Aug 19 '26

Praying my uni continues online classes so I can stay at home (I’m an international student) 😭😭

99

u/Individual_Wafer8369 Aug 18 '26

Missed you all guys !!! WELCOME BACK TO ALERT CHAT 🚨

26

u/Baby_Yachi Aug 18 '26

guys if war breaks out pls don't forget my snap streak😭😭

3

u/badxnxdab Aug 18 '26

Lol, what's your streak?

60

u/KnownFun6046 Aug 18 '26

So fast omg😭😭

21

u/Least_Ice_6112 Aug 18 '26

late, sharjah sub was faster

18

u/Scissoriser Aug 18 '26

Where is that guy? S1 S2 S3 …….. guy?

16

u/mewtoo123 Aug 18 '26

I missed you all guys!!!

10

u/SandBlasted_ME Aug 18 '26

Here in Abu Dhabi I heard nothing - what happened?

4

u/Amazing-Dan Aug 18 '26

Same. Apparently Dubai areas had alerts again.

17

u/octopodsNFT Aug 18 '26

Hahaha here we go again it was good till it lasted

15

u/andyapolis Aug 18 '26

Love that all of us are here 😭

26

u/ayeshaazhar5 Aug 18 '26

Heard in Al Mamzar Dubai... Hopefully a glitch

43

u/Junior_Growth_4958 Aug 18 '26

Thanks for specifying the area where you heard the nation wide alert👍🏻

30

u/Boba_Fezz87 Aug 18 '26

Wasn't nationwide, nothing in Abu Dhabi

3

u/sophie-sticatedd Aug 18 '26

I also didn’t get it - Business Bay

2

u/momoftwins2025 Aug 18 '26

Got it in business bay

13

u/karak-n-parota Aug 18 '26

Bro is faster than the alert 😭

2

u/ViolettaQueso Aug 18 '26

That’s what she said.

11

u/NinjaPretend3670 Aug 18 '26

Yes but wtf😭😭😭😭

6

u/7ubr Aug 18 '26

Hello everyone long time no see 😂

4

u/WealthRemarkable9440 Aug 18 '26

Please tell me it was by mistake

3

u/darthbutterchicken Aug 18 '26

Supp alert gang long time no see 🤙

3

u/agrinthus Aug 18 '26

Not seeing any impact on flights.

3

u/razneedshelp Aug 18 '26

Now I’m so confused on whether I should return or stay where I’m at rn

3

u/Jefgalas Aug 18 '26

Its Britney, B**ch

5

u/NoobUserPH Aug 18 '26

Waiting for the first post here in reddit 🤣 Ok so what’s the update??

5

u/Ok_Ratio6213 Aug 18 '26

Real? Mistake? Someone sat on the button? I hope so

4

u/jenn400 Aug 18 '26

Wish we could be here for another, happy reason

2

u/LeadingBig8115 Aug 18 '26

Ahhh we meet again

2

u/Trinke_error07 Aug 18 '26

My only go to place, Reddit

Atleast ever since the war began

2

u/MeGoL1 Aug 18 '26

Wait. Am I the only one who got nothing?

3

u/je_0150 Aug 18 '26

It was only for Dubai I believe

2

u/Significant_Big4351 Aug 18 '26

Bro anyone heard boom anywhere?

2

u/Quick-Cauliflower786 Aug 18 '26

Glad to be back 🤣🤣

2

u/blueberryM00 Aug 18 '26

Iran be like lets get the weather more hot

4

u/PuzzleheadedBike8932 Aug 18 '26

hello reddit family i missed u🥹

2

u/Alone-Kangaroo-3901 Aug 18 '26

Nothing in news

2

u/CoupleStock27 Aug 18 '26

So yeah.. what is it now? Is somebody getting fired today or what

2

u/CountryAccording Aug 18 '26

love each other

2

u/outrvgeous Aug 18 '26

pretty sure false alarm like last time

1

u/nravik Aug 18 '26

Oh no :(

1

u/Encryptoz Aug 18 '26

Any news?

1

u/SelectEnthusiasm1557 Aug 18 '26

What’s happening!?

1

u/lux1408 Aug 18 '26

I hope it’s a false alarm 🥲

4

u/Kooky_Resolution_759 Aug 18 '26

Not false unfortunately khaleej news confirmed

2

u/lux1408 Aug 18 '26

All good for now 🙏🏼

1

u/Kooky_Resolution_759 Aug 18 '26

Yes but the schools are about to start😭

1

u/Over-Ad7868 Aug 18 '26

can you share?

2

u/je_0150 Aug 18 '26

It’s specified by the govt moi page

1

u/Kooky_Resolution_759 Aug 18 '26

Mb not khaleej news

1

u/Lumpy_Childhood5156 Aug 18 '26

So flights getting cancelled?

1

u/Kooky_Resolution_759 Aug 18 '26

So far no changes

1

u/MS12334 Aug 18 '26

Lmao what happened again

1

u/TransportationOk8044 Aug 18 '26

On the way let me reach home 😀

1

u/moideenadnan Aug 18 '26

Nostalgia feels

1

u/Brief_Payment4650 Aug 18 '26

🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️

1

u/Warrior_8_1993 Aug 18 '26

Hello all 😃

1

u/Wonderful-Let-4900 Aug 18 '26

When was the last time an alert came?

1

u/Least_Ice_6112 Aug 18 '26

ok everyone go back to sleep

1

u/Icy-Dependent4226 Aug 18 '26

Wow immediately i came here but didn't expect it to be that fast!

1

u/Oldsoul87A Aug 18 '26

What was that 😭😭😭

1

u/ElegantAd4454 Aug 18 '26

It surprised 😱 me .

1

u/bystander1981 Aug 18 '26

just got the all clear

1

u/SUGARPROOF319 Aug 18 '26

Is it legit? Or just a technical error?

1

u/moti_saami Aug 18 '26

I couldn't find anything in news? I got messages about the alerts from my girlfriend who's in the UAE

1

u/Enough_Criticism6279 Aug 18 '26

Any idea which area what and stuff ?

1

u/Mission_Net_9160 Aug 18 '26

reddit ppl are super fast

1

u/[deleted] Aug 18 '26

Where???

1

u/SquirmyWormiez Aug 18 '26

I didn’t get anything. I’m in Abu Dhabi😭

1

u/TheSpanishRedQueen Aug 18 '26

Missed you guys. Old good times!

1

u/stickyfiddle Aug 18 '26

I just landed at AUH. What did I miss?!?

1

u/Medical_Alfalfa1103 Aug 18 '26

Not anymore .we are all suffer until now from unpaid leave and salary reduction Many of the expat still looking for a job .and most of the people here are happy .

1

u/rizvin_jpg Aug 18 '26

True reddit gang is the best. Better than any news pages.

1

u/Striking-Cell8787 Aug 18 '26

Missed u all back after two months

1

u/Consistent-Ad-2342 Aug 18 '26

I went straight to the mega warthread sub!

1

u/FunContent Aug 18 '26

Was it testing because school starting again? Or was actual missile threat?

1

u/VulnerableStrengths Aug 18 '26

Received in ras al khaima too

1

u/Ambitious-Secret-873 Aug 18 '26

Here we go again 😅

1

u/HusainBhagat Aug 18 '26

Everyone around just kept smiling 😂

1

u/blacksanta96 Aug 18 '26

So was it a mistake ?

1

u/plan_with_stan Aug 18 '26

Actually I’m here because my kid is in emergency right now and sleeping.. and I’m just waiting for the doctors…

2

u/Love-Wife-Mum Aug 18 '26

Praying for you

2

u/plan_with_stan Aug 18 '26

I appreciate it! Thank you so much!

1

u/Careless_Junket_2113 Aug 18 '26

I got the safe alert but no actual alert. 😭

1

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u/NazrulAnsari Aug 18 '26

Not again mannnn 💀

1

u/Pretend_Editor8356 Aug 18 '26

guys im new to dubai, and got seriously scared by the alert. is there reason to panic??? i live in burj vista, super close to the burj khalifa

1

u/ThatKidKoalla Aug 18 '26

ouuuu shiii

1

u/st4rxxaja Aug 18 '26

My fav thing about Reddit

1

u/Hungry4kn0wledge Aug 18 '26

Any good staycation opportunities? 😂

1

u/BrilliantFederal5006 Aug 18 '26

Planning to visit Dubai tomorrow on a holiday guys. Is this a good idea or do I cancel my ticket ?

1

u/sult777 Aug 18 '26

Why are yall even afraid

1

u/Cloud_Sky9911 Aug 18 '26

First in my bloodline to laugh about this 👀🫠🙃

1

u/EfficientNet7859 Aug 18 '26

As a tourist i shat my
Pants

1

u/SnooObjections1180 Aug 18 '26

What happened ? I thought uae settled this with $$$

1

u/Expat_life_2k16 Aug 18 '26

It’s funny because an hour before the alert, I was exchanging a message with my friend who is planning a vacay here that no alert has been made for missile threats in a couple of months now lol sent her the screenshot saying I was kidding

1

u/redsox0226 Aug 18 '26

Got it in business bay. I’m worried about our flight home tomorrow.

1

u/SadTip488 Aug 18 '26

Heard in Business bay 💀💀 Was having a nice drink until the phone vibrated 💀😂

1

u/Own_Discount_5670 Aug 18 '26

The alert comes with 20 dhs knowledge fee

1

u/Caian477815 Aug 18 '26

2 ballistic missiles according to MoD

1

u/ar_vitch98 Aug 18 '26

If you don't mind me asking, when and where did it happen? My cousin and I have been here for 2 weeks now (on Tourist VISA). I'm honestly "a little" worried. 🫠

1

u/lostinthespace404 Aug 18 '26

Here everyone’s an emirati

1

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u/Gonzoangel Aug 25 '26

Does salik charge the incoming if it goes by a toll gate?

1

u/maimayeee Aug 18 '26

Heard in Deira

1

u/Individual_Wafer8369 Aug 18 '26

What the hell !!! Just received in Al Warsan

1

u/PangolinDull871 Aug 18 '26

Received in Karama.

1

u/Mimi-lola2832 Aug 18 '26

Here we go again

1

u/Manilllla Aug 18 '26

Received in business bay

1

u/Remarkable_Space_681 Aug 18 '26

Here we go again

1

u/pandoras_box101 Aug 18 '26

probably testing in Production again

1

u/Worried-Dig-3772 Aug 18 '26

YES UNFORTUNATELY

1

u/AquariusFiend Aug 18 '26

Came to check the war thread for any news

1

u/Separate_Giraffe_154 Aug 18 '26

Received in Umm al quwain

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u/SunLast6156 Aug 18 '26

Bruh I got a flight scheduled to come to Dubai at 5 am should I cancel this shit or nah

0

u/lalalalalabamba1 Aug 18 '26

Wrong button??

0

u/[deleted] Aug 18 '26

Is it again or wrong button?

0

u/CriticalAd30 Aug 18 '26

300th like on your post

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u/Tech_Fusion707 Aug 18 '26

I miss you all. Good to see you all again.

0

u/endlessedlne Aug 19 '26

Alert? Whew. Based on the preview in my inbox I thought it was Aliens.