International tourists visiting Dubai have reported being stranded in hotels amid escalating tensions in the Middle East region, with some describing missile activity overhead.

Among those affected is an American family from Louisiana, including a pregnant woman and children, who were staying at a Dubai hotel when missiles were reportedly heard in the area. The family had expressed hope of departing over the weekend.

British influencer Lily Mann, 25, and her boyfriend James Shires, 33, arrived in Dubai on March 26 for what was planned as a week-long holiday. Mann reported that British nationals who have managed to leave the country "have been lucky," suggesting difficulties in securing departure arrangements.

Tourists seeking to leave Dubai are reportedly facing significant financial costs, with some citing bills of approximately £3,000 to secure flights home amid the regional instability. The situation has left visitors weighing the expense of early departure against remaining in their accommodations.

The incidents occur as tensions have escalated across the Middle East region, affecting civilian travel and tourism in the area. Dubai, a major international travel hub, hosts millions of visitors annually from around the world.