British expats in Dubai with ‘travel bans’ over ‘trivial issues’ beg for help to escape, says expert

by Charlie Watton

Dubai roads are “empty like Covid” times as expats with “travel bans” wait for “trivial issues” to be resolved so they can escape, claims an expert.

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Radha Stirling, the CEO of Detained in Dubai, says that since the “sonic boom”-type explosions started, the roads have completely emptied out.

She adds that Brits with travel bans over minor issues are reportedly pleading with officials for them to be lifted so that they can return to safer shores.

“For many Brits, it’s total chaos,” Radha told Need To Know.

“The roads are empty like Covid and people are registering with embassies hoping to get on a flight.

“The British Embassy’s communication lines are down.

“Families of detainees are desperate to find out what is happening to their loved ones but can’t get any answers.

“There are hundreds of British citizens currently on travel bans over trivial civil cases who fear they will be killed because they’re not allowed to evacuate.

“They are desperately trying to be included in the evacuation planes but have no idea whether they will get through.”

One expat, John Murphy, from London, told Radha that he was instructed to go to the mall.

He said: “Fools at the embassy telling me to go to the mall.

“Total fire traps, not a chance.”

Since 28 Feb, Dubai has been targeted by missiles and drones launched by Iran.

The attack is a response to the ongoing assault on Iran by the US and Israel.

Luxury hotels and the main airport, which is one of the busiest in the world for passenger traffic, have been damaged.

The explosions have been described as ‘sonic booms’ overhead, which come in waves.

Expats, holidaymakers and detained British citizens fear for their lives.

Radha, from Florida, added: “People have been told to just ‘sit tight and be calm’ but visitors to Dubai never considered they were entering a war zone.

“I don’t think people can imagine just how traumatic that is for many.

“Relatives are praying that the UAE will be able to maintain its defence effectively and thwart Iran’s attempted attacks on civilian targets.”