How Dubai’s Safe-Haven Status Is Being Tested

Dubai has long been considered a safe haven in an often unstable region. But the US-Israel war with Iran, and the Islamic Republic’s unprecedented strikes against American allies across the Middle East, has put that model to the test. Get the latest news from Bloomberg about Europe, the Middle East and Africa every morning and evening in your inbox. https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/top-news-europe Explore these and related stories in more depth on Bloomberg.com: Iranian Retaliation Widens as Conflict Escalates Across Gulf https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2026-iran-war-middle-east-strike-targets-map/ Wall Street Banks Offer UAE Staff Option to Relocate Temporarily https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-09/iran-war-wall-street-banks-offer-uae-staff-option-to-relocate-temporarily OpenAI, Anthropic Deals Power Abu Dhabi’s $100 Billion AI Bet https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-17/openai-anthropic-deals-power-abu-dhabi-s-100-billion-ai-bet 0:00 Introduction 1:34 Dubai’s appeal to foreigners 4:11 Safe-haven status 5:36 Impact of conflict 6:31 Previous challenges 7:50 Dubai’s future #dubai #uae #iran #us -------- Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for just $1.99 your first month: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious minds on today’s biggest topics. Hosted by experts covering stories you haven’t seen and viewpoints you haven’t heard, you’ll discover cinematic, data-led shows that investigate the intersection of business and culture. Exploring every angle of climate change, technology, finance, sports and beyond, Bloomberg Originals is business as you’ve never seen it. Subscribe for business news, but not as you've known it: exclusive interviews, fascinating profiles, data-driven analysis, and the latest in tech innovation from around the world. Visit our partner channel Bloomberg News for global news and insight in an instant.