Burj Khalifa was at the centre of online rumours after videos showed smoke near Dubai's skyline, but no official body confirmed damage to the tower or to Dubai Mall, and residents reported no visible impact or evacuation.
The Dubai Media Office confirmed an explosion and fire on Palm Jumeirah, saying four people were injured and taken for treatment, and that the blaze was later brought under control.
Videos circulating on social media showed smoke close to the Burj Khalifa and a drone sighting near the tower, but those clips remain unverified and authorities urged the public to avoid sharing unconfirmed footage.
A separate video shared by Nexta TV showed what it described as a Shahed drone striking an area between buildings, producing flames, though it was not confirmed that the same drone type was involved in the Palm Jumeirah incident or that any major landmarks were struck.
The reports noted that Burj Khalifa is insured for about $1.5 billion, and residents near the tower said Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa were not evacuated and showed no visible damage at the time.
Wider Conflict And Official Responses
The developments in Dubai occurred as the United States and Israel launched strikes in Iran under Operation Epic Fury, which included explosions near offices linked to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to reporting.
US President Donald Trump said the strikes were to defend American interests, and Iran closed its airspace while signalling that it would respond to the attacks.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry said its armed forces would act against aggressors, further raising tensions in the region as officials and media worked to verify reports about attacks and their targets.
