Iranian drone hit luxury hotel Burj Al Arab in Dubai

In a shocking attack that shook the region, an Iranian drone hit the famous luxury hotel Burj Al Arab in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

28 Feb, 22:15 — 28 Feb, 22:37

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it represents a direct attack by an Iranian drone on a high-profile target in the UAE, a major regional economic hub. Such an incident could escalate regional tensions, impact tourism and investment in Dubai, and signal a new phase in ongoing proxy conflicts involving Iran.

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 3 sources cover this story

All sources report an Iranian drone attack on the luxury Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. While the core event is consistent across outlets, naftemporiki uniquely mentions a fire breaking out, and klix-ba emphasizes the 'shocking' nature of the attack.

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vgcentercenterurgentdirect, factual headline

klix-bacentercenter-leftsensationalemphasizes "shocking" nature of attack

naftemporikicentercenter-rightneutralreports direct impact and consequence

Coverage leans: balanced

Coverage is largely factual, focusing on the event itself, with some outlets adding details about consequences or emotional impact, but without a strong political lean.

What sources agree on

An Iranian drone attacked the Burj Al Arab hotel.
The incident occurred in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The Burj Al Arab is identified as a luxury hotel.

Where they diverge

Specific impact or consequence of the drone hit

naftemporiki

This outlet reports that a fire broke out at the hotel after the drone attack.

vgklix-ba

These outlets only state that the drone hit or attacked the hotel, without mentioning a fire.

Key claims1 agreed · 2 unverified

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An Iranian drone attacked the luxury hotel Burj Al Arab in Dubai.

agreed·naftemporikivgklix-ba

A fire broke out at the Burj Al Arab hotel after the drone attack.

unverified·naftemporiki

The attack was a shocking event that shook the region.

Coverage gaps

The occurrence of a fire at the Burj Al Arab hotel following the drone attack.

Reportednaftemporiki

Missingvgklix-ba

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How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

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naftemporiki

Ντουμπάι: Πυρκαγιά σε ξενοδοχείο από επίθεση ιρανικού drone

Her treffer dronen

klix-ba

Iranski dron napao luksuzni hotel Burj Al Arab u Dubaiju

Right-leaning

No articles

Key entities

Burj Al Arabtarget of the drone attack Dubailocation of the attack United Arab Emiratescountry where the attack occurred Iransource of the drone

Coverage Timeline

First report: klix-ba · 28 Feb, 22:15|Full coverage: All 3 sources within 23m|Window: 23m

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klix-ba28 Feb, 22:15First to report

Iranski dron napao luksuzni hotel Burj Al Arab u Dubaiju

vg28 Feb, 22:28

Her treffer dronen

naftemporiki28 Feb, 22:37Latest update

Ντουμπάι: Πυρκαγιά σε ξενοδοχείο από επίθεση ιρανικού drone

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naftemporiki1h ago

Ντουμπάι: Πυρκαγιά σε ξενοδοχείο από επίθεση ιρανικού drone

Πυρκαγιά ξέσπασε στο ξενοδοχείο Μπουρτζ-αλ-Αράμπ στο Ντουμπάι των Ηνωμένων Αραβικών Εμιράτων, μετά από επίθεση ιρανικού drone. Ντουμπάι: Πυρκαγιά σε ξενοδοχείο από επίθεση ιρανικού drone - Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ

By Κατερίνα Άτση

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vg1h ago

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klix-ba2h ago

Iranski dron napao luksuzni hotel Burj Al Arab u Dubaiju

U šokantnom napadu koji je potresao regiju, iranski dron pogodio je poznati luksuzni hotel Burj Al Arab u Dubaiju, Ujedinjenim Arapskim Emiratima.

By Klix.ba

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Iranian drone hit luxury hotel Burj Al Arab in Dubai

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What sources agree on

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Key claims1 agreed · 2 unverified

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How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Center

Ντουμπάι: Πυρκαγιά σε ξενοδοχείο από επίθεση ιρανικού drone

Her treffer dronen

Iranski dron napao luksuzni hotel Burj Al Arab u Dubaiju

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Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Iranski dron napao luksuzni hotel Burj Al Arab u Dubaiju

Her treffer dronen

Ντουμπάι: Πυρκαγιά σε ξενοδοχείο από επίθεση ιρανικού drone

Read at source (3 outlets)

Ντουμπάι: Πυρκαγιά σε ξενοδοχείο από επίθεση ιρανικού drone

Her treffer dronen

Iranski dron napao luksuzni hotel Burj Al Arab u Dubaiju

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