Lara Dutta Reveals Being Stuck In Dubai With Daughter Saira Amid Iran-Israel Conflict; Malaika Arora’s Mother Joyce Shares Her Experience

Lara Dutta shared her unsettling experience in Dubai amid the ongoing Middle East tensions. She described how the windows of her villa shook, and both her house and doors rattled, calling the situation “unnerving.” Currently in Dubai with her daughter Saira, Lara admitted she is feeling “nervous” and “stressed out” due to the US-Iran conflict, and expressed her hope to return to Mumbai soon.

Lara Dutta Admits She Is Nervous Amid Dubai Crisis Due To Middle East Tensions

In a heartfelt Instagram post on Wednesday, Lara, wife of former tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi, revealed that she had travelled to Dubai. Ite been her home for the past three years—for a brand commitment when the conflict erupted. She recounted hearing explosions and witnessing missiles being intercepted while at a studio.

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Lara spoke candidly about the stressful days she’s facing. “Since the start of what’s being called the Israel-Iran war, we’ve been here in Dubai, which has become my home. I was shooting at a studio on the 28th when we started hearing overhead explosions and saw missiles being intercepted. It’s been a few, I won’t lie, stressful days. My daughter is here with me, and Mahesh was away for work—thankfully, he wasn’t in Dubai,” she shared.

She also described the nerve-wracking experience of fighter jets flying overhead and loud booms echoing through the area. “We live in a villa in a very safe neighborhood, but the windows shake, and the house and doors rattle—it’s unnerving. Still, I haven’t felt unsafe even once,” Lara added.

Lara Expresses Gratitude To UAE Government

Expressing her gratitude, Lara praised the UAE government for its efforts in ensuring safety. “The UAE government has done an incredible job. For every single resident—I won’t speak for others—we feel looked after, wanted, and protected, no matter our nationality or background,” she said. She appreciated how the authorities are doing everything possible to keep people safe and mentioned the everyday efforts of local workers like her gardener and delivery riders, who continue their routines despite the tense situation.

Malaika Arora’s Mother Shares Her Experience

Meanwhile, Joyce Polycarp, mother of Malaika Arora and Amrita Arora, also shared her experience in Dubai. She travelled there to celebrate her elder sister’s birthday. But, she ended up staying longer due to flight cancellations caused by the conflict. Despite witnessing missiles being intercepted in the sky, Joyce said she feels safe. “It was frightening to see missiles being intercepted, but the Dubai military is doing a fantastic job. My daughters in Mumbai know I am in safe hands, and we stay in constant contact. I hope to return soon,” she said.

Earlier, actresses Esha Gupta and Sonal Chauhan, who were stranded in the UAE, have safely returned to India.

About The US-Iran Conflict

Tensions in the Middle East escalated after the US and Israel launched a joint strike against Iran. What started as an Israeli preemptive military attack against Iran soon escalated into proxy conflicts. Iran IS targeting US bases in the region, and the US and Israel are supporting pro-Iranian militant groups. Several key Middle Eastern cities, including Manama, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh, and Amman, reported explosions as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard confirmed strikes on US facilities in retaliation.

Amid ongoing tensions, the UAE announced that it will begin operating ‘special flights’ from its airports to help stranded passengers depart. Dubai Airports confirmed that limited operations will resume, allowing a small number of flights to operate from Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), as the Dubai media office announced.

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Also Read: Sonal Chauhan Returns To India After Being Stranded In Dubai Amid Israel-Iran Conflict; Writes, “The Last Few Days Were Challenging”

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