EXCLUSIVE | US-Iran-Israel War ! Vivek Oberoi on the crisis in UAE: 'The moment I landed in Dubai and saw my kids...'

The Iran- Israel war also impacted UAE and Dubai was never the same. Many pictures and videos surfaced on social media that left people all across the globe worried and panicking. Many celebrities have spoken about the same on social media. Indian actor Vivek Oberoi, who is a successful businessman in Dubai, also spoke about the same in an exclusive interview with Firstpost.

The actor was in Mumbai for the shoot of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit,' and spoke exclusively to Firstpost about the crisis in UAE, and reuniting with his family.

Edited excerpts from the interview

How are things in Dubai now? Is it business as usual or has the atmosphere shifted?

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There is an old saying: 'The storm does not disturb the fish in the deep sea.' While the world outside often views us through a lens of distortion, the reality on the ground is a defiance of that narrative. Dubai isn’t just 'functioning'; it has found a higher gear. You can feel it in the buzzing markets and the electric energy in our offices—a conviction that comes when you are part of a community that knows its purpose. We aren’t just open for business; we are a global benchmark for progress and stability. Our companies aren't merely surviving; they are adapting and evolving, mirroring the unshakeable, forward-leaning spirit of the UAE.

You've just reunited with your kids back in Dubai—as a father, are you feeling better now that you’re all together?

The moment I landed in Dubai and saw my kids, the weight of the world just fell away. They were laughing over a board game—a scene of such profound, calm normalcy. As a father, your priority is always their peace of mind. Under the visionary leadership of this nation, we are grateful that our daily lives remain focused on family and growth, providing a secure environment where children can simply be children.

How are you, your family, and your office staff at BNW Developments coping with the ongoing situation?

We aren't just 'coping'; we are growing. This experience has strengthened our bonds, transforming our team at BNW into a tribe—an unbreakable collective where our strategy calls always begin with a genuine check-in: 'Is your family okay?'. Because we have such deep faith in the stability here, we continue to move forward—launching projects and creating jobs. We are deeply invested in this land, and when you are a stakeholder in a nation's future, you don't just cheer for the UAE; you contribute to its strength, just as it supports yours

There is a lot of talk about regional tension—are things getting difficult on the ground? Are you facing issues with day-to-day provisions or security?

That is exactly what people abroad are fundamentally getting wrong; they are mistaking the razor-sharp precision of caution for the tremors of fear. In reality, the UAE Leadership deserves immense recognition. While uncertainty elsewhere can lead to division, here, the leadership fosters unity. We are living within a highly sophisticated framework of security where everyone is protected without differentiation. There is a beautiful sense of 'one' here. Because of this visionary protection, we are able to maintain a state of absolute, unshakeable normalcy in our professional and personal lives.