Private jet prices soar as wealthy scramble to leave Dubai
by Pjotr Sauer, Lorenzo Tondo in Palermo and Kate Con from World news | The Guardian on (#73YDB)
People drive to Oman and Saudi in hope of a flight, while most tourists stay stuck in hotels and on cruise ships
Iranian attacks on Dubai and the closure of its airport have triggered a scramble among the wealthy to leave the emirates via alternative routes on private jets.
The normally glitzy city - a playground for billionaires, influencers and millions of international visitors - has been on edge since drones and missiles fired in response to US and Israel strikes on Iran damaged the airport and struck several high-profile hotels and landmarks.
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