Petra Ecclestone has described the recent explosions in Dubai as 'one of the most scary, worst nights actually of my life', as the Middle East crisis escalates. The model and fashion designer, who lives in Dubai with her husband Sam Palmer and daughter Minnie, shared her experience on social media, saying the family fled their home seeking safety.
Luisa Zissman, former Apprentice star, also detailed her family's ordeal. She moved to Dubai last year with her husband Andrew Collins and two daughters. In an Instagram video, she captured the sound of a 'fighter plane' overhead and wrote about retreating to the basement after hearing loud bangs that shook their house. She expressed faith in the UAE defence system.
Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison, who was on holiday in Dubai with her husband Ercan Ramadan, confirmed they were evacuated to an underground parking structure. She urged calm, stating that the narrative of Dubai being 'bombed' is hyperbolic, as the UAE is intercepting missiles efficiently, with damage caused by falling debris.
The crisis follows retaliatory missile attacks by Iran after US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Thousands of flights have been cancelled, stranding travellers. The celebrities have emphasised their gratitude for the UAE government's efforts to keep them safe.
