Stars stranded as West Asia erupts: First-person account from Dubai

 Dubai, once a vibrant hub for top-tier tennis, now resembles a ghost town following escalating West Asian tensions. Coordinated strikes triggered widespread retaliation, leading to major airspace closures and thousands of stranded travelers. Even renowned athletes are caught in the disruption, with flights cancelled and routes blocked, creating an anxious atmosphere. Dubai, once a vibrant hub for top-tier tennis, now resembles a ghost town following escalating West Asian tensions. Coordinated strikes triggered widespread retaliation, leading to major airspace closures and thousands of stranded travelers. Even renowned athletes are caught in the disruption, with flights cancelled and routes blocked, creating an anxious atmosphere.