Overseasidol.com — What began as a luxurious family getaway quickly turned into a tense ordeal for Chinese celebrities Li Mao and Zhang Xianzi.
Their trip to Dubai was unexpectedly disrupted by escalating regional tensions that led to airspace restrictions and multiple flight cancellations.
During their unexpected stay, Li Mao revealed that they heard at least five explosions.
The family also witnessed missile interceptions in the sky, followed by debris falling and causing fires in the distance.
In a video shared later, he described it as the first time he had ever felt so close to an active conflict.
The anxiety kept him awake through the night, and their luxury hotel temporarily felt more like a frontline observation post than a holiday retreat.
The real challenge came on the morning of March 2, when they discovered that their return flight had been canceled once again.
With regular commercial routes effectively blocked, waiting indefinitely was not an option. Li Mao made a bold decision to arrange a land evacuation.
He reportedly spent around 7,000 yuan to rent a cross-border licensed vehicle, planning a five- to six-hour drive to Oman, where the situation was considered more stable.
From there, the family hoped to secure alternative flights back home.
The announcement of their plan quickly sparked concern online.
Many netizens questioned the safety of traveling by road through a region experiencing instability, especially with a young child.
In response, Li Mao reassured the public that the family had carefully assessed the situation and was traveling together with safety in mind.
Relief finally came later that evening when Xian Zi posted a brief update confirming they had successfully crossed into Oman.
The message signaled that the most dangerous phase of their unexpected journey had come to an end.
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