Boat on fire at Palm Jebel Ali

A boat caught fire this morning near The Palm Jebel Ali, Dubai Police has confirmed with Emirates 24|7.

An aerial photo taken by the Dubai Police Air Wing indicates that the vessel on fire is a yacht that is moored near the breakwater on The Palm Jebel Ali.

People on Twitter reported seeing a black plume of smoke in the direction of The Palm Jebel Ali around 8.15am. However, witnesses say the blaze has been brought under control.