Due to the volatile security situation in the region and military strikes in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), we’ve raised our level of advice for the UAE to do not travel. The UAE has closed its airspace, and Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports are closed. Retaliatory strikes are occurring following military strikes on Iran. Military conflict in the region may result in widespread movement restrictions, and other travel disruptions. Demonstrations and protest activity may also occur, and local security situations could deteriorate with little notice. Australian officials and dependants are sheltering in place during strikes. Prioritise your safety, monitor events and follow local advice, including instructions to shelter in place.

Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family members in the UAE can register on DFAT’s registration portal to receive direct updates from DFAT. See the Safety overview section for the link to register.

Having trouble getting in touch? See ‘Local contacts’ for phone and email contacts for our Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate-General in Dubai, and follow them on social media. Due to military action, there was a temporary loss of services for mobile networks in the UAE and other destinations in the region. Phone lines for affected Embassies and Consulates are being diverted to the Consular Emergency Centre in Canberra.

Due to military action, there was a temporary loss of services for mobile networks in the UAE and other destinations in the region. Phone lines for affected Embassies and Consulates are being diverted to the Consular Emergency Centre in Canberra.

We now advise:

Do not travel to the UAE due to the volatile security situation in the region.