The UAE has strict cybercrime laws that could cover the posting, reposting or commenting online about the attacks, which could lead to serious fines or even imprisonment.

The warning has been issued by the human rights organisation Detained in Dubai, which campaigns against judicial abuse in the UAE and Gulf region on behalf of expats and tourists.

Dubai is among the cities currently at risk of further missile attacks, as Iran hits back at US bases and Israel following the recent bombardment of Tehran.

Detained in Dubai has warned that sharing details about the conflict on social media could lead to fines of over $77,000 (€66,000), as well as the "risk of imprisonment".

The group stated: "The legislation is broad and enforcement can be swift, particularly during periods of heightened security.

"Foreign nationals should exercise extreme caution, as even sharing footage or commentary may result in detention, heavy fines or travel bans."

 Meanwhile, the Irish Embassy in the UAE has been closed on Tuesday due to the ongoing shelter-in-place warning in the region.

The Embassy stated on social media that its location in Abu Dhabi’s public office is shut, though the phone lines will remain open.

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Those concerned have been urged to monitor the Embassy’s social media channels for updates and it can be reached at +971 2 495 8200.

Flights in and out of Dubai continue to be cancelled, leaving many Irish citizens stranded in the UAE.

However, the city’s sophisticated air defences have been lauded as doing an "amazing job" in shooting hundreds of missiles fired by Iran.

Debris from the missiles has so far hit major landmarks, including Dubai International Airport, Burj Al Arab Hotel and Jebel Ali Port, as the air defence team works to intercept the strikes.

On Monday, Irish journalist John Hayes spoke to Newstalk Breakfast and said he could still hear the roar of UAE fighter jets patrolling the sky above him.

He told the station about how he believes the city is now overall ‘very safe’, thanks to the ability of the UAE’s military to intercept missiles.

* This article was originally published on Extra.ie.