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Ameesha Patel, who was travelling from New York to Mumbai, has safely returned after a travel disruption that left her stranded for hours following a sudden closure of the UAE airspace. The actor looks at her social media to share the update.&nbsp;She was flying from New York to Mumbai via Dubai when the aircraft was forced to reroute mid-air. It happened shortly before landing, after the UAE authorities temporarily shut down airspace amid reports of missile activity in the region.&nbsp;&nbsp;Due to this, Patel's flight was redirected to Muscat, leaving passengers waiting for further updates.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/riddhima-kapoor-sahni-on-being-oldest-debutant-of-kapoor-family-there-s-a-certain-vulnerability-in-starting-fresh-1778038689272">Riddhima Kapoor Sahni on being oldest debutant of Kapoor family: There’s a certain vulnerability in starting fresh</a><h2>Ameesha Patel shares an update</h2>After reaching Mumbai, the actress posted a photo on X and wrote, "Finallyyyyyyy MUMBAI!!! Thank you everyone for all your prayers."&nbsp;Earlier, she had described the uncertainty during the journey, saying, "On my way back to MUMBAI from NEW YORK on Emirates! As we were about to land in DUBAI the airspace closed in the UAE due to fresh missile attacks! We have now been diverted to MUSCAT n are awaiting further updates!! When will this WAR end!! Praying."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-credits-shah-rukh-khan-for-his-met-gala-2026-debut-here-s-why-1778037413738">Karan Johar credits Shah Rukh Khan for his Met Gala 2026 debut; here's why</a>&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Finallyyyyyyy MUMBAI!!! Thank u everyone for all@it prayers !! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️!! ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/goomerkuunal1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@goomerkuunal1</a>⁩ <a href="https://t.co/hKptzRP73e">pic.twitter.com/hKptzRP73e</a>&mdash; ameesha patel (@ameesha_patel) <a href="https://twitter.com/ameesha_patel/status/2051662507228778953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">On my way back to MUMBAI from NEW YORK on Emirates! As we were about to land in DUBAI the airspace closed in UAE due to fresh missile Attacks! We have now been diverted to MUSCAT n are awaiting further updates !! When will this WAR end 🙏🏻🙏🏻!! Praying 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️&mdash; ameesha patel (@ameesha_patel) <a href="https://twitter.com/ameesha_patel/status/2051349400765796359?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/vivek-agnihotri-reacts-to-mamata-banerjee-s-defeat-recalls-bengal-files-controversy-we-were-attacked-1777993447141">Vivek Agnihotri reacts to Mamata's defeat, recalls ‘Bengal Files’ controversy</a>&nbsp;Patel was travelling along with DJ Chetas and producer Kunal Goomer, and documenting the prolonged delay, she also shared a glimpse from the airport lounge. "24 hours from the time we left NYC and still counting hours to reach Mumbai. Endless airport lounge time," she wrote.<h2>Ameehsa Patel's work front</h2>She was last seen in Gadar 2 (2023) alongside Sunny Deol and Tauba Tera Jalwa (2024).&nbsp;

Ameesha Patel has safely reached Mumbai after a sudden disruption in the airspace that left her stranded for hours in Muscat along with other passengers on the flight. Read on to know more.

Ameesha Patel, who was travelling from New York to Mumbai, has safely returned after a travel disruption that left her stranded for hours following a sudden closure of the UAE airspace. The actor looks at her social media to share the update. She was flying from New York to Mumbai via Dubai when the aircraft was forced to reroute mid-air. It happened shortly before landing, after the UAE authorities temporarily shut down airspace amid reports of missile activity in the region. Due to this, Patel's flight was redirected to Muscat, leaving passengers waiting for further updates. Also Read: Riddhima Kapoor Sahni on being oldest debutant of Kapoor family: There’s a certain vulnerability in starting fresh Ameesha Patel shares an update After reaching Mumbai, the actress posted a photo on X and wrote, "Finallyyyyyyy MUMBAI!!! Thank you everyone for all your prayers." Earlier, she had described the uncertainty during the journey, saying, "On my way back to MUMBAI from NEW YORK on Emirates! As we were about to land in DUBAI the airspace closed in the UAE due to fresh missile attacks! We have now been diverted to MUSCAT n are awaiting further updates!! When will this WAR end!! Praying." Also Read: Karan Johar credits Shah Rukh Khan for his Met Gala 2026 debut; here's why

Ameesha Patel has safely reached Mumbai after a sudden disruption in the airspace that left her stranded for hours in Muscat along with other passengers on the flight. Read on to know more.

Ameesha Patel safely reaches Mumbai after flight diversion amid Middle East tensions

Months after several Indian celebrities were stranded in Dubai and Saudi Arabia amid the US-Israel conflict, actress Ameesha Patel has shared her experience of being stuck in that frightening situation.&nbsp;On May 4, the actress shared her experience of being stranded for hours while travelling from New York to Mumbai after her flight was diverted to Muscat following the sudden closure of airspace in the UAE.<h2>Ameesha Patel got stuck in the UAE</h2>Since a ceasefire took effect in April 2026, a large fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone on May 4 following a drone attack originating from Iran. As tensions continue, several flights have been delayed, leading to widespread travel disruptions.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/oppenheimer-new-trailer-christopher-nolan-unveils-gritty-war-torn-side-of-the-epic-1777972093045">Oppenheimer new trailer: Christopher Nolan unveils gritty, war-torn side of the epic</a>&nbsp;On May 4, Indian actress Ameesha Patel shared an update saying she had been stranded for several hours at Dubai airport.&nbsp;&nbsp;Taking to her official social media accounts, the actress posted, “On my way back to MUMBAI from NEW YORK &nbsp;on Emirates! As we were about to land in DUBAI the airspace closed in UAE due to fresh missile Attacks! We have now been diverted to MUSCAT n are awaiting further updates !! When will this WAR end!! Praying .”

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She shared another update later on Tuesday morning, posting a picture from inside the Dubai airport. “Been hours n hours at DUBAI airport !! And the wait continues …. Can’t wait to get home to MUMBAI,” she added further.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Been hours n hours at DUBAI airport !! And the wait continues …. Can’t wait to get home to MUMBAI ❤️❤️❤️ <a href="https://t.co/Kcmrro3fyf">pic.twitter.com/Kcmrro3fyf</a>&mdash; ameesha patel (@ameesha_patel) <a href="https://twitter.com/ameesha_patel/status/2051518475852722187?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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She also reshared one story that showed her sitting with DJ Chetas and Kunal Goomer. The caption read, "24 hours from the time we left NYC and still counting hours to reach Mumbai."<h2>Iran ended a month-long ceasefire</h2>On May 4, 2026, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was hit by a series of suspected Iranian drone and missile strikes. The attacks marked a significant escalation in the region after a month-long ceasefire established on April 8. Iran caused a large fire at the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone, a vital oil hub in the UAE. &nbsp;&nbsp;

This marks the first such interception since the UAE declared its airspace safe on April 9, following the US-Iran ceasefire.

<h2>About Ameesha Patel's work front</h2>Ameesha Patel was last seen in the 2024 film Tauba Tera Jalwa. Before that, she garnered widespread acclaim for the highly anticipated sequel Gadar 2, in which she reprised her role as Sakeena opposite Sunny Deol.

Ameesha Patel, the Indian actress, was stranded in the UAE while travelling from New York to Mumbai on an Emirates flight after sudden missile attacks on May 4, 2026. Here’s what she shared on her social media account.

Months after several Indian celebrities were stranded in Dubai and Saudi Arabia amid the US-Israel conflict, actress Ameesha Patel has shared her experience of being stuck in that frightening situation. On May 4, the actress shared her experience of being stranded for hours while travelling from New York to Mumbai after her flight was diverted to Muscat following the sudden closure of airspace in the UAE. Ameesha Patel got stuck in the UAE Since a ceasefire took effect in April 2026, a large fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone on May 4 following a drone attack originating from Iran. As tensions continue, several flights have been delayed, leading to widespread travel disruptions. Also Read: Oppenheimer new trailer: Christopher Nolan unveils gritty, war-torn side of the epic On May 4, Indian actress Ameesha Patel shared an update saying she had been stranded for several hours at Dubai airport. Taking to her official social media accounts, the actress posted, “On my way back to MUMBAI from NEW YORK on Emirates! As we were about to land in DUBAI the airspace closed in UAE due to fresh missile Attacks! We have now been diverted to MUSCAT n are awaiting further updates !! When will this WAR end!! Praying .”

Ameesha Patel, the Indian actress, is stranded in the UAE while travelling from New York to Mumbai after sudden missile attacks on May 4, 2026. Here’s what she shared on her social media account.

'When will this WAR end': Ameesha Patel stranded in the UAE after Iran missile strike shuts airspace

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Ameesha Patel reaches Mumbai after flight diversion amid Middle East tensions

Ameesha Patel stuck in the UAE after Iran missile strike shuts airspace