Chinese actress Dilraba Dilmurat (迪丽热巴) had fans worried after news outlets reported that she was stranded in Dubai amid the recent tensions in the Middle East. Thankfully, the star is now safe and sound in Malaysia.
On 4th March 2026 (Wednesday), Dilraba posted on her Weibo page, sharing an update on her whereabouts and safety. Earlier this week, news outlets reported that the actress was stuck in Dubai due to airspace closure. The star was scheduled to attend the Dior fashion show in Paris on 3rd March 2026 (Tuesday). However, due to the Iran-Israel conflict, she and her team were unable to fly out of Dubai after they landed there for their connecting flight.
In her recent Weibo post, the actress shared that she and her team have departed from Dubai and are currently safe. Dilraba also noted that her company was quick to handle the situation. She also apologised for causing fans to worry, and, at the same time, thanked them for their concern. While she never mentioned her whereabouts, the location tagging showed that she’s in Malaysia.
Fans have reacted to the news, expressing relief that Dilraba was able to fly out of Dubai amid the escalating tension. Many also hope that she’s resting well, noting how stressful the situation must’ve been for the actress. While there’s no news on when Dilraba is returning to China, some noted that she can take her time and rest in Malaysia before flying back for her next schedule.
At the same time, many fans criticised her management. Previously, there were reports that Dilraba’s makeup and styling team all directly flew to Paris. Meanwhile, the actress had a connecting flight. This detail sparked heated debate, with many questioning why the star’s agency arranged for a layover in Dubai during an international conflict, potentially putting their artist in danger.
While there may be some valid comments about her management, what matters most now is that Dilraba is safe and away from harm’s way. Let’s hope that celebrity agencies will take note of international news to avoid such issues from happening again.
Sources: China Press, VNExpress, Twitter
