Vicky Pattison and Jamelia amongst celebs updating fans from Dubai amid missile strikes

Thousands of Brits are taking shelter in Dubai as celebs spoke of their shock at being caught up in the retaliatory strikes during Saturday’s Iranian air assault

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Jamilia reassured everyone back home she and her daughters are safe(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Forbes Family Group)

Terrified stars including Vicky Pattison and Jamelia are keeping fans updated from under-siege Dubai after missiles rained down. The Arabian hot-spot is a target for Iran’s retaliatory strikes, with explosions heard in several cities across the Gulf following a joint US-Israeli attack on Tehran. The Fairmont Hotel on Palm Jumeirah and the iconic Burj Al Arab in Dubai were struck, and many of living there or enjoying a break in the city have updated those back home.

Black smoke was yesterday seen billowing across the skyline following the scary blitz. The United Arab Emirates is a regular holiday destination and even now home for celebrities and influencers and some have taken to social media following a day of fear in the Middle East.

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Luisa Zissman kept those back home up to date(Image: @luisazissman, /Instagram)

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She captured a terrifying rocket in the sky(Image: @samgowland/Instagram)

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Vicky is among the famous faces taking shelter in Dubai. Vicky was enjoying a holiday with her husband, Ercan Ramadan, but said they have been stranded as tensions continue to escalate. The I’m A Celeb winner was set to travel from Dubai to Australia, but her flight has been cancelled as she’s stuck in the country.

“We are receiving a lot of messages from people asking if we’re ok which we are. We are currently in our hotel and have been assured we’re safe,” she wrote on Instagram. “We are aware that the situation that is unfolding is scary and I’m also aware that there’s a lot of videos circulating on social media which are understandably concerning. I’m not sure what else to say, other than we’re doing our best to stay calm.”

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Petra Ecclestone escaped to the city for peace and safety (Image: @petraecclestoneofficial/Instagram)

Singer Jamilia reassured everyone she and her daughters are fine. Also taking to her Instagram Story, she wrote: “I understand how this looks from the outside, but we do feel safe and well informed. The internet can be a scary place at times like this but I can assure you our reality is far from fear and upset.”

Luisa Zissman, a former star of The Apprentice, now lives in Dubai and she said. “Lots of messages re Dubai,” she wrote, alongside a selfie. “Lots of bangs we are hearing. Stay safe fellow UAE gang.”

Billionaire heiress Petra Ecclestone and her husband Sam Palmer escaped to Dubai after fleeing their £31million Los Angeles mansion due to gun crime and fears of drug gangs.

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Laura Anderson is on holiday there with her young daughter (Image: Getty Images)

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Vicky Pattison spoke about the scary day(Image: @vickypattison/Instagram)

“We fled one place searching for peace, and last night reminded us how fragile that feeling of safety can be,” she said last night. “It was terrifying. But we are safe, we are together, and we are holding our kids extra close today. Grateful beyond words.”

Just hours before the strikes, Love Island star Arabella Chi was playing with their daughter Gigi in the sand. “Dubai friends. Scary times. Stay safe,” she wrote.

Sophia Peschisolido, the daughter of The Apprentice star and West Ham co-owner Karren Brady, lives in Dubai with her two children and her husband. She wrote: “I never imagined I’d experience the sound of a bomb exploding. So scary. Omg.”

She went on: “I just witnessed what appeared to be a missile flying over my house, it’s surreal this is actually happening. It sounds like a warzone outside. We’re scared but thankfully safe. Thank you for all the messages. We’re okay for now.”

Love Island star Laura Anderson has issued an update from Dubai. She wrote: “Horrendous situation Bonnie & I are fine” followed by a white heart emoji.