Snooker champion Judd Trump has said he is effectively homeless after fleeing Dubai amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The 36-year-old, who left the UK in January 2025 for the UAE, is now basing himself in Bangkok while he searches for a new permanent home.
Trump had been dividing his time between Dubai and Hong Kong, where he holds dual residency. However, following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, counter-strikes and drone attacks have been reported across the Gulf, including in Dubai. Debris from intercepted missiles has hit residential areas, and significant strikes have affected Dubai International Airport and Jebel Ali Port.
Currently competing at the World Open in Yushan, China, Trump told reporters: 'I had to leave [Dubai] so we went to Bangkok. I don't really think I can go back, just in case I get stuck there. At the moment I'll just base myself in Bangkok.' He added that his brother was briefly stuck in Dubai but has now left.
Trump described living in a hotel for weeks and taking each day as it comes. He said: 'It's not nice to be not at home, not knowing what you're going to do. Every day is different. Just trying to make the best of a bad situation.'
Looking ahead to the 2026 World Snooker Championship, Trump ruled out a return to the UK due to limited time there and indicated Bangkok as a likely base. He acknowledged the uncertainty, saying: 'I don't really know where I'm going to be at that point.'
