An update on last nights terror attack in Istanbul airport is that their now appears to have been three explosions (opposed to the earlier reported two explosions). In a suspected ISIS attack, the bombs were detonated by suicide bombers. This is close to home for many people in Dubai, not least that it is another Islamic country and this incident has occurred in the holy month of Ramadan. 

Horrific scenes

Wiitness to #IstanbulAttack says he saw a police officer wrestle a suicide bomber to the ground. the attacker then detonated his bomb.

— Richard Engel (@RichardEngel) June 28, 2016

9 Tweets from Dubai showing sadness to the terrible tragedy

The thoughts and prayers of people of Dubai are with with the families and loved ones of those who have perished, and with the people of Turkey. 

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I want off this planet ???? #IstanbulAttack https://t.co/Z9kmfawn15

— Nagham (@nagham) June 29, 2016

Prayers with #Istanbul. The world needs love & prayers more than ever. This is not the world I’d want my kids to grow up in. #IstanbulAttack

— A Girl Like That (@eisha_salim) June 28, 2016

Disgusting act in the holy month of Ramadan #Istanbul #istanbulattack

— Meher ???? (@OfficialMeher) June 28, 2016

Interesting, just after Turkish President announced some welfare for Palestinians, suicide bombing rocked Istanbul. Fishy! #istanbulattack

— Abul Kalam (@abulkalam09) June 29, 2016

Deeply saddened after hearing of what happened in #Istanbul. May Allah protect Turkey and all countries from terrorism ????????#istanbulattack

— Dr. IS (@SamOZ_x) June 29, 2016

News like this makes me want to go back to bed in the morning. ???? #IstanbulAttack pic.twitter.com/9QbKy22fKM

— Ekta (@dollz87) June 29, 2016

#PrayForTurkey #IstanbulAttack #Istanbul #PrayForTheWorld :'( pic.twitter.com/hanTOHKfYF

— Abeer O. (@AbeerSays) June 28, 2016

#istanbul rest in peace ! 🙁

— ميس آلپاچينو ???? (@MISSTAJI) June 28, 2016