Dubai authorities have announced early on Sunday that the sounds heard in the Marina and Al Sufouh areas are results of successful air interceptions from the UAE's defence systems.
The announcement was shared by the Dubai Media Office on X at 3:18 am, with no current reports on any incidents in the area.
Dubai authorities confirm that the sounds heard in Marina and Al Sufouh areas resulted from successful air defence interceptions.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 14, 2026
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