Private jet prices soar as wealthy scramble to leave Dubai

People drive to Oman and Saudi in hope of a flight, while most tourists stay stuck in hotels and on cruise ships US-Israel war on Iran – live updates 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 I...

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