40 Tourists from Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Stranded in Dubai, Seek Urgent Government Intervention
40 Tourists from Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Stranded in Dubai, Seek Urgent Government Intervention
Pune, March 2, 2026
Around 40 tourists from Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad who had travelled to Dubai for leisure have been stranded in a hotel for the past two to three days, triggering serious concerns over their safety and well-being.
The stranded tourists have released a video appeal on social media, urging the Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra to intervene immediately and facilitate their safe return to India.
Stuck Near Burj Khalifa Area
According to available information, the group is staying at a hotel located in the Burj Khalifa area. Due to what have been described as technical or natural disruptions, the tourists have reportedly been confined to their rooms and unable to leave the premises.
A significant number of those stranded are senior citizens, raising additional concerns regarding health and safety. The group has expressed anxiety over the availability of food, drinking water, and essential medicines.
Emotional Video Appeal
In the viral video, the tourists can be seen expressing distress and helplessness, stating that they have been trapped for several days without clarity on evacuation or support.
“We have been stuck here for the last two to three days. We request the government to intervene immediately and help us return home safely,” one of the tourists said in the video appeal.
Call for Immediate Action
Families of the stranded tourists and local residents in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad have also begun seeking help from authorities, urging swift diplomatic and administrative intervention.
Officials are yet to issue an official statement, but the situation has sparked growing concern, with demands for urgent rescue, assistance, and repatriation of the affected tourists.
