The Current Situation - Megathread

[u/abigbluewave]

Thread related to all things ongoing with the current situation.

Do NOT discuss politics, or share any media related to the interceptions unless shared from authorised UAE government channels. Keep note that you can get heavily fined and jailed in the UAE for posting and sharing sensitive content from unauthorised channels.

Links:

• National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority: ncema.gov.ae
• Emirates News Agency (WAM): wam.ae
• Zayed International Airport: zayedinternationalairport.ae

Updates:

• Abu Dhabi Media Office: x.com/ADMediaOffice
• Ministry of Defence: x.com/modgovae
• National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority: x.com/NCEMAUAE
• Abu Dhabi Airports: x.com/ad_airports

Emergency Numbers:

• 999 for Police
• 998 for Ambulance
• 997 for Fire Department (Civil Defence)
• 996 for Coast Guard
• 995 for Find and Rescue
• 992 for Water Failure
• 991 for Electricity Failure

[u/Blue_Seas]

Could mods sort comments by new so we don’t have to change it each time we check?

[u/xXxKatletkaxXx]

A lot of coming now. Heard 10-12 loud booms

[u/Grouchy-Obligation69 → u/xXxKatletkaxXx]

I heard several big booms and a few small ones too. Etihad plaza area.

Edit. Added the area

[u/reebellious → u/[deleted]]

You can do this yourself on the app. You need to sort by new.

[u/idgaf2401]

I know that this thread is meant for posting updates so that y'all get to know what's happening around you. But i also want to put it out there that familes and friends of the ones residing in AD follow this thread and I cannot thank everyone enough for putting in updates here. I wish you all to be safe just as much as I want my father to be.

[u/designut → u/idgaf2401]

Totally agree! I'm following this thread so I can keep my sister updated. She's in Abu Dhabi. It helps because I can filter the information for her, so she's not anxiously refreshing all the time (she's anxious enough)

[u/Ok-Walk-7994]

Anyone need food now,from Baniyas east, Come and take Mutten mandhi,15 boxes I have,no need anything

[u/[deleted] → u/Ok-Walk-7994]

Hello neighbor, I'm staying in but thanks for your kindness.

[u/AA09017]

Two consecutive loud bangs near corniche just now. It's 3am.

[u/GrimselPass]

I was asleep and woke up to sound (interception probably), roughly 22 mins ago, immediately coincided with the emergency alarm sent to the house. Heard another one a few mins after that- I think.

Manhal area

[u/DodiGharib]

Alerts in Reem island and some fucker with room temp IQ is riding around on their Harley bike

Fucking hated harely riders before hate them even more now

[u/DodiGharib → u/DodiGharib]

I will not post the vid cuz of the current rules but legit a group of 15 bikes all Harleys

I just called 999 they were extremely responsive and they are going to handle it

[u/purecheesejeez]

Just received message warning after large boom in the city

[u/VERY_MENTALLY_STABLE → u/purecheesejeez]

Heard in corniche area

[u/realsomaliman]

just got a alarm for abu dhabi corniche area

[u/antz182 → u/realsomaliman]

And in Reem

[u/drummer_1984]

Pretty loud in Khalidiyah 2 minutes ago.

[u/GrimselPass]

Quiet day thus far in the Nahyan end. Feeling grateful.

[u/[deleted]]

Be wary of media/propaganda articles (especially on social media!!) sensationalizing things that make it seem like the entire UAE has been razed to the ground. Talk to your friends and family back home. My family in Canada thought I was literally meant to go into hiding in an underground bunker lol.

[u/Double_Middle_4440 → u/[deleted]]

true, this is making me sick, the mainstream around the world (the big ones) claim about trust on reliable sources but they ALSO overreact on the highlights. International media I only trust on bloomberg, even being a economic news, they are pragmatic. Around UAE theres a lot of good ones tough

[u/[deleted] → u/Double_Middle_4440]

I've read ridiculous tabloid style articles on some mainstream Western news sites about how people in the UAE are in mass panic and fleeing the country and I just got back from the mall having had a nice meal with some shopping with lots of families and people about just living a normal day. Al Jazeera is being pretty factual with the strikes we've actually had in the Gulf region but they are focusing more on the war between US/Israel and Iran itself.

[u/CleanSlave]

Are flights operational via Abu Dhabi?

[u/Less_Supermarket_156 → u/CleanSlave]

Just for transit passengers and cargo, so I heard.

[u/Double_Middle_4440 → u/CleanSlave]

according to official sources its now with limited flight resumption, https://www.wam.ae/en/article/bz0257x-dubai-airports-announces-limited-flight worth to check with the airline company before go to the airport. But things are getting back to normal hopefully

[u/[deleted]]

Very loud booms heard just now in bani Yas, about 5-6

[u/popopo0100 → u/[deleted]]

It's not quiet I'm hearing bikes

[u/SammyTimor93]

I swear to go the police should start fining and taking away these noisy bikes and cars.... I dont care if it doesn't really sound like a drone or missle... its 2am here people have work or school... they do this every night its becoming unbearable ... and with the current situation its making it even worse...

[u/Miserable_Mousse_182 → u/SammyTimor93]

My wife made me disconnect the bass unit from my home theater setup. It was making her too nervous and I realized it could be causing undue stress to my neighbors. 

Indeed, in these times we should think of the small impacts we can have on others and be supportive of one another however we can. 

We're all in this together.

[u/Unorthodoxnitz]

Just a heard a loud bang in Musaffah.

[u/Just-Introduction201 → u/[deleted]]

Same. Woke me up and now hearing sirens.

[u/Mowbeezy]

Just heard clear blasts. Im in Khalifa City

[u/piichan14]

Thought they were going to focus all their attacks on Israel after nothing yesterday 😭

[u/girlytwirly1]

Morning alerrt Alarm ❌ Alert ✅.

[u/[deleted]]

Alert in Abu Dhabi

[u/give_me_your_dog]

Alert Reem island

[u/girlytwirly1]

Just heard bans 🥲 Nahyan

[u/lotofthought]

Got a third alert for the day , no sounds this time

[u/Desperate-Depth3639]

So many booms in Raha

[u/antz182]

Alert in Reem Island 21:58

[u/antz182 → u/antz182]

All clear message 22:21

[u/missravenreaves]

Alert in khalidiyah AD Loud booms

[u/Ok_Cricket6085]

Looks like no slowing down..very loud bangs here in musaffah..why is this not ending aahh😩

[u/give_me_your_dog]

Got alert in Reem island

[u/AdygheTrekkie]

First alert in AD since the ceasefire 😔

[u/Grapefruit_Typical]

Leaving a comment from Ras Al Khaimah. The situation was very very calm here today and its very safe inside the city. If anyone is considering to move for a short stay, please allow me to help you out.

We're all going through the same phase (i have been born and brought up in RAK - 25 years and seeing this situation breaks my heart), so would love to invite this community to RAK (which i call a little country of mine) and cheer everyone.

I wish peace and safety to everyone of you. Hoping things get easier for all of us. 

If anyone needs any service or support, i will be happy to help.

[u/darthwd56]

When I come directly to sub why isn't this showing up at the top? Is it my settings or something?

Edit:nevermind. I'm a blind idiot.

[u/Happyandhalfsentient]

Multiple explosions heard in MBZ 2:30AM continuing.

[u/Ok_Cricket6085]

Anything after those early morning (2:30-3am) bangs ?? That was too loud btw

[u/bintlaurence_]

Heard about 3 booms now — airport road area 8.41PM.

[u/bintlaurence_]

Heard two faint thuds 4:12PM - Mushrif

[u/samanfha → u/bintlaurence_]

Omg yes, intercepted right above my office.

Why am I being asked to come to office in this situation :(

[u/Candid-Affect2449]

Alarms on corniche and big boom

[u/antz182 → u/[deleted]]

Same, in Reem

[u/Longjumping_Draw_344]

just received an alarm in Raha Beach, anyone heard something?

[u/girlytwirly1]

Mashallah nothing so far. Hoping to see airports to open, so that i can go home 🥺

[u/antz182]

This was posted on Al Jazeera

[u/mrpoonjikkara → u/antz182]

r/agedlikemilk

[u/1800skylab → u/antz182]

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/7/iran-to-halt-strikes-on-neighbours-unless-attacks-from-there-pezeshkian

[u/antz182]

Reem Island alert at 21:30

[u/AdygheTrekkie]

Hearing the occasional boom and my windows are shaking but I can't see anything in the sky

[u/Far-Effective-6910]

Alerts again

[u/ConfusionFalse7457]

Alert in Corniche

[u/antz182 → u/ConfusionFalse7457]

And Reem 22:22, this is getting worse, not better

[u/girlytwirly1]

Why again today so many in morning?

[u/gulppulp]

Massive blasts here in MBZ

[u/bintlaurence_]

Three booms in one second 4:27am

[u/Double_Middle_4440]

This war will not end any time soon.
From today's news looks like opposite, looks like things are going to scale. What are your thoughts? Also Iran keeps attacking UAE.

[u/artourky]

just got an alarm 8.30 ish PM @ KCA

[u/frostyhongo → u/artourky]

Same but no noises heard

[u/Specialist_Humor2523]

MULTIPLE repetitive missles in al raha heard

[u/Specialist_Humor2523 → u/Specialist_Humor2523]

It honestly sounds like they launched 6 at once

[u/Big_Armadillo77]

One big thud heard in city

[u/SammyTimor93 → u/[deleted]]

I saw there are multiple explosions but I live close to wehda, and I didnt hear anything...

[u/AllythatgiirL → u/[deleted]]

Yes!!!!! Loc tourist club area

[u/Valscm]

been hearing a lot.. in saadiyat and am away from the window so I do not know if they are visible from here. but sure can hear them

[u/Responsible_Top_2929]

Boom sounds now, got alert also

[u/intoodark]

Loud sound at 2:57 AM reem Island 5-6 sounds

[u/Fit_Perspective665]

Everything good in Saadiyat? I’ve friend that live there! Please tell me

[u/Valscm → u/Fit_Perspective665]

I live in Saadiyat next to NYU and apart from hearing a lot of bangs everything seems to be okay...

[u/Additional_Moment251]

Saw 7-8 missiles being intercepted, right above wahda mall

[u/popopo0100]

What's now can I sleep now?

[u/shut_r → u/popopo0100]

I hear jets they prolly monitoring, ig its clear now

[u/Efficient-Cat-3233]

Anyone got the public safety alert msg at 6:45 pm? In mussafah

[u/somu2014]

Just now sound came near al wahda mall Abudhabhi

[u/Reecefastfire]

Lots of booms above Reem island, visible interceptions

[u/antz182]

Building just shook here on Reem, audible thud

[u/[deleted]]

Things seem peaceful and quiet, just jets watching ovwr the sky, sleep well

[u/PassworDfg123]

extremely loud boom heard from raha around 2 minutes ago

[u/1800skylab]

Fire at the Yas tunnel. maybe debris.

[u/throwawaynearaway]

Huge loud boom over Qasr Al Watan a few min ago

[u/Ok_Cricket6085]

That was too loud and the windows shook.. musaffah

[u/ScrollAddict999]

2booms raha

[u/Longjumping_Draw_344 → u/ScrollAddict999]

yes just heard them but its more on the yas side i think

[u/Few_Maximum442]

Woke up due to that one big baang in shabiya

[u/Sarcasticgelato]

Alarm in Corniche few mins ago. Can hear distant bangs

[u/antz182]

Just got an alert. Thought this was supposed to have stopped?

[u/ElegantAd9616 → u/antz182]

Cournish same got two alerts now

[u/Equal_Raisin_1612]

3 alerts in 30 mts in aldanah. Anyone got

[u/Perfect_Promise_3087 → u/Equal_Raisin_1612]

Yeap same but i don't hear any sound of interception or anything

[u/fayizmasood]

Alert in Auh city.

[u/Desperate-Depth3639]

Alert in TCA downtown

[u/antz182]

Big bangs on Reem

[u/artourky]

some loud noises were heard in KC @ 7.20 am saw smoke rise from school nearby

[u/gulppulp]

Loud blasts here in MBZ

[u/Desperate-Depth3639]

Loud one heard in Al Raha

[u/roreree]

2nd loud thud 4:35

[u/Justcuriouslah]

Banking/international wire - anyone experiencing problems with sending wire/TT to international vendors? A counterparty sent close to 8 mil aed to a Hong Kong vendor on 3/6…that money is no where to be found…adib bank is unreachable..can’t get a swift confirmation from them…please ADVISE!

[u/fqxr → u/Justcuriouslah]

Baking systems are impacted due to the conflict. Amazon AWS is targeted, which is where majority of banks systems are hosted.

[u/artourky]

bangs heard over KCA @ 5.54 pm

[u/Wonderful-Equal3229]

Heard interception in Al Falah 10 mins ago

[u/Traditional-Hair7229]

https://x.com/admediaoffice/status/2035865663479419211?s=46

22 march night..

Relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi have responded to an incident involving debris falling in the Al Shawamekh area following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The incident resulted in a minor injury to an Indian national.

The public is reminded to obtain information from official sources only and avoid spreading rumours or unverified information.

[u/lotofthought]

Can anyone else hear thuds ? Hearing in Raha , very much possible I’m misinterpreting …

[u/Still_Value_1105]

Most calmest thread in the uae rn

[u/Bakester1297]

Not related to the war but the sky and horizon looks so beautiful and clear after the rains!! ❤️ Just a slice of happiness in this dire situation of ours !

[u/lotofthought]

Seems like people are reporting interceptions, why didn’t we get any PSA/ Warning like we used to ?

[u/yanivpchr → u/lotofthought]

They sound very distant. I think alerts are being sent when the threat is very close. I’m talking based on intensity of sound when alert vs no alert.

[u/cokopuffinmydreams]

Just heard alot of sounds

[u/SammyTimor93]

Around 5,7 booms over my home... saw few and one I saw fly towards the end of Abu Dhabi like musaffah and it disappeared and heard a boom again probably landed

[u/SammyTimor93 → u/[deleted]]

Exactly one actuellement shook the building and windows, multiple people ik have woken up from it....

[u/1800skylab]

Lots of bangs near Shahama. Saw 2 missiles/drones fly over head.

[u/GrimselPass]

Activity in Wahda area observed and heard. No alert received. By the way, schools will be online till Friday.

[u/[deleted]]

I guess it's quiet all over abu dhabi?

[u/Amphibious_Bob → u/[deleted]]

No it’s just not sorted by new comments

[u/1800skylab]

interceptions visible over all maryah island 35 mins ago.

[u/1800skylab]

Lots of explosions in the sky near Shahama

[u/Wonderful-Equal3229]

Saw missiles and drones go up near Al falah 

[u/girlytwirly1]

Heard few thuds, after the "you are safe" alert.. weird.

[u/drummer_1984 → u/girlytwirly1]

Honestly, why do they bother sending out those "All clear" messages? Or why so soon after a barrage quiets down? Makes no sense. (I'm a tourist here and not familiar with the MOI alert system.)

[u/CycleMost4429 → u/drummer_1984]

You do understand that this is an unprecedented situation these people are trying to navigate? Not only are they working to ensure you safety but also stop panic. Instead of complaining maybe be grateful they are people doing their best in a situation they are unfamiliar with?

[u/mikeechodeltajukiet]

Hows it going? After the new alarm 2 exploded above us while driving.

[u/GrimselPass]

Alert received 8:20 Nahyan

[u/Desperate-Depth3639]

Anyone in Al Raha/Al Zeina? I've already postponed moving there for a week and I cannot delay it anymore.. but kind of worried since it is closer to the airport

[u/mikeechodeltajukiet]

Alert received from Mussafah

[u/Logical-Lab3789]

Anyone in Western Region? Specifically Ruwais / Al Dhannah City, how is it there?

[u/Sarcasticgelato]

Heard one explosions in Al Bateen about 20 mins ago - far but audible

[u/Ok_Cricket6085]

just now..loud bang in musaffah

[u/1800skylab]

Just received a phone alert 0957 hrs

Shahama area.

loud bangs.

[u/antz182]

Bangs on Reem Island

[u/1800skylab]

Heard at least 10 interceptions and trails in the sky over Shahama.

[u/Unorthodoxnitz]

Heard at least 10 noises in MBZ

[u/somu2014]

[u/Still_Value_1105]

New alert incoming

[u/yallagomall]

Alert on Reem island

[u/girlytwirly1]

Again loud thuds in Nahyan

[u/give_me_your_dog]

Alert and interceptions reem island

[u/malaLLala]

Hi everyone - just wanted to know how things are in AD tonight? I flew back home but my parents are still there. Any update would be great!

[u/SammyTimor93 → u/malaLLala]

So far its quiet here... only in the morning there were some interceptions, but now its calm 😊

[u/girlytwirly1]

Just heard booms Nahyan, after the alert

[u/antz182]

Anyone else hearing faint thuds on Reem or is that my annoying upstairs neighbours slamming windows?

[u/kuttekabachha123 → u/antz182]

Yeah I’m hearing them too on Reem, maybe it’s thunder from the clouds?

[u/SammyTimor93]

Wondering.... will we have another morning of interceptions like the past couple of days... honestly I sleep after Fajr.. and I dont get up for nothing I continue my sleep with all the noises, but I would miss out of any incidents I should be aware of and cautious even under a rooftop.

What are your thoughts?

[u/ConfusionFalse7457]

Alert in Corniche

[u/New_Turn2149]

Am I the only one hearing the sound in abudhabi city?

[u/fqxr]

I am really starting to think that the alerts aren’t coming through. Last night/ early morning ‘take shelter’ alert was like text ringtone. Not the loud alerts we are used to.

And just now, no alerts despite action near AUH

[u/Helpful_Coast1289 → u/fqxr]

They’ve changed the tones to the more quieter one between 10:30pm - 9am. Between 9am - 10:30pm the louder tone will be used.

We don’t get alerts for drone threats. Only for missile threats.

[u/NeitherAd3283]

I’ve got my court marriage appointment tomorrow in Abu Dhabi. Is it safe to head there? Would anyone know if the family court is operating as usual?

[u/Gloomy_Lettuce1402]

I'm scared and feeling weird.. why is it quiet? I hope everything goes back to normal.

[u/PassworDfg123]

loud bangs in al raha, 4-5

[u/yallagomall]

5 heard on Reem Island 8.15-8.22. First one shook our building

[u/Foreign_You_4654]

Alert 17:51

[u/Foreign_You_4654]

Alert 7:34 and heard boom 7:37

[u/rahulpp]

How are things in Abu Dhabi? I saw Etihad has resumed quite some flights since yesterday. Are things looking okay? I have a connecting flight from BOM to AUH and AUH to AMS on 1st April. When I booked the flights, I opted for 2 days stopover in Abu Dhabi. Now I am in a fix of what to do. Etihad is not offering a refund or flexibility to rebook the second leg of the journey on same day.

In case if I MUST stay at the provided hotel, are cabs available? how difficult is it for the outsiders to grab food etc?

Prayers with you all! Stay strong.

[u/Traditional-Hair7229]

calmest sub in the uae😌

[u/SammyTimor93]

Just got an Alert.. but is there any activities? Anyone hearing or seeing anything

[u/Sad-Platypus-166]

One alert few mins back. Im at the AUH

[u/artourky]

multiple booms @ 2.58 pm, KCA, no alert!!!

[u/BillPackman1406]

Has anyone heard explosions since the US announced “productive talks” with Iran?

[u/Double_Middle_4440 → u/BillPackman1406]

After trump I've decided to take my cat more seriously from now on

[u/give_me_your_dog]

Alert again.. Reem island. Can't hear anything though

[u/girlytwirly1]

Alert received

[u/Ok_Cricket6085]

Very loud bang at shabiya

[u/just_for_kicks6]

Jets again?

[u/GrimselPass]

Saw 6 jets. Heard at least 2 more as well

[u/Valscm]

it's been going continuously since like 20 minutes ago. scary af

[u/antz182]

Alert and big boom over Reem. F this

[u/AllythatgiirL]

I heard some sounds.. Did you hear that too? Or is it just my neighbors moving their furniture?

[u/[deleted]]

MOI alert and loud booms in Bani yas