An unknown drone struck a luxury skyscraper in the Creek Harbour area of Dubai, causing a fire that emergency services quickly contained. No injuries were reported and the origin of the aircraft remains unknown.

The incident occurred overnight, amid heightened regional instability. Iranian forces during the same period carried out strikes on targets in Iraq, Bahrain and Oman, causing fires at several energy installations and port facilities.

Dubai, which is not a direct party to the conflict, nonetheless felt the consequences of regional escalation through this incident. Local authorities said an investigation to identify the drone is underway.