Love Island star Ella Barnes, 25, has fled Dubai for the port city of Ras Al Khaimah after air strikes in the region caused her flight home to be cancelled. The reality star, who appeared on the ITV show in 2023, posted updates on Instagram showing deserted highways and missiles in the sky, describing the situation as 'so scary'.
Ella initially shared an image of the empty Dubai airport, explaining that she had been evacuated and her flight cancelled. She later posted a video of missiles overhead, writing: 'Missiles in the sky. No this is so scary. Listen to how loud the explosion is at the end. WTF.'
After driving to Ras Al Khaimah, she shared videos of a sun-kissed resort with holidaymakers, a beach bar and pool, captioning one: 'Business as usual and calm over here.' She also posted a snap from the motorway with the message: 'We are out of here. Thanks for all the messages. Had so many.'
Ella is not the only celebrity affected. Former Love Islander Laura Anderson, who arrived in Dubai with her daughter Bonnie, wrote on Instagram: 'Horrendous situation. Bonnie and I are fine.' Fellow star Arabella Chi, also in Dubai with her daughter Gigi, posted: 'Dubai friends. Scary times. Stay safe.'
Former Strictly star Vicky Pattison is stranded in the country after her flight to Australia was cancelled. She told followers: 'We are currently in our hotel and have been assured we’re safe... we’re doing our best to stay calm.' Ex-TOWIE star Kate Ferdinand, who lives in Dubai with her family, revealed they slept in the basement for safety, describing it as a 'very scary night'.
