A mother from the UK shared with the Mirror the ordeal her family is going through after getting stuck in Dubai due to the escalating Iran conflict. Salli-J Oliver, along with her partner Kevin Pell and their children, had a frightening experience as bombs shook the city while they were at JBR Beach.

The family’s dream trip to the UAE quickly turned into a nightmare as the situation in the Middle East worsened. Stranded without much help, facing exorbitant hotel costs, and with no support from travel insurance due to the classified nature of the conflict, Salli and her family find themselves in a difficult predicament.

Their short stay in Dubai took a dangerous turn as they found themselves in the midst of bombings, prompting a harrowing evacuation from their hotel when emergency sirens blared. The fear and uncertainty have taken a toll on the family, particularly the children who were left distraught by the events unfolding around them.

With flights grounded and no clear way back home, the family is anxiously waiting for a way out of the UAE. Salli expressed her concerns about their safety and the lack of assistance from the travel company, Love Holidays, labeling their response to the crisis as “shocking.”

As the government plans potential evacuations for British nationals in the region, Salli and her family, like many others, hope for a swift and safe return home amidst the escalating tensions in the Middle East.