Videos of smoke and flames rising from the Fairmont The Palm hotel on the artificial island of Palm Jumeirah appeared on Feb. 28 on various online platforms.
The images showed the building’s facade on fire accompanied by explosions, a scene described as a “battlefield,” according to the New York Post.
The massive hotel was engulfed in flames after UAE forces intercepted an Iranian air attack, according to reports.
Debris from the intercepted missile is believed to have fallen in front of the hotel.
Authorities confirmed the fire was under control but did not release information about casualties inside the hotel.
Witnesses at the scene said the incident caused panic among those in the vicinity.
Following the incident, the hotel received a wave of one-star ratings on Google Reviews.
A video shared on social media shows Fairmont The Palm hotel in Dubai had its facade damaged by fire on Feb. 28, 2026 due to an airstrike.
Some reviews read: “I wouldn’t recommend this place. The missile hit our room,” “No air defense system,” or “Missile debris right in front of us,” The Independent reported.
However, a few hours later, these reviews were no longer visible.
Some people believe Google deleted comments related to the incident, sparking debate about content censorship. Currently, the most recent reviews on the hotel’s Google page were from Feb. 27, the day before the incident.
Before being hit by missile debris, Fairmont The Palm had a 4.6-star rating on Google with tens of thousands of reviews.
Guests praised the beach, the swimming pool system, rooms with ocean-view balconies, and the hotel’s cuisine.
Opened in 2012, Fairmont The Palm boasts over 390 rooms and suites. The resort features a private beach approximately 450 meters long, eight outdoor swimming pools, and a range of restaurants and bars serving Middle Eastern, European, and Asian cuisine.
It is considered one of the most luxurious accommodations in Palm Jumeirah, attracting both leisure and business travelers visiting Dubai.
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