A drone incident at Dubai's airport on Wednesday evening disrupted air travel and reportedly resulted in the detention of foreign nationals who shared images of the aftermath.

An Edinburgh to Dubai flight carrying hundreds of passengers was forced to turn back over Egypt due to the incident at Dubai airport, resulting in an 11-hour journey that returned to its starting point. The flight diversion affected hundreds of travelers who experienced what has been described as a "flight to nowhere."

According to reports, the incident involved a drone strike that caused an explosion in the Creek Harbour area of Dubai. Individuals who were in nearby apartments at the time of the incident reportedly witnessed the explosion.

Unconfirmed reports suggest that foreign survivors or witnesses of the incident were subsequently arrested after sending images of the explosion aftermath to family members and loved ones to demonstrate they were safe. The exact circumstances of any arrests and the current status of those involved remains unclear.

Dubai authorities have not yet provided official confirmation of the incident details or responded to reports regarding arrests of witnesses. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns related to drone activities near major international airports and their impact on commercial aviation.