Zepto Techie's Costly Escape: Stranded in Dubai, Flies Muscat to Bengaluru for Rs 40,000 Amid Middle East Crisis
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Zepto Techie Stranded in Dubai Amid Mideast Tensions Books Rs 40,000 Flight Home
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Moneycontrol•05-03-2026, 11:44
Zepto Techie Stranded in Dubai Amid Mideast Tensions Books Rs 40,000 Flight Home
•Zepto software developer Kritika Kumari was stranded in Dubai since February 28 due to escalating Middle East military tensions.
•US and Israeli airstrikes in Iran, followed by Iran's retaliatory attacks on Israel and Gulf countries, led to Dubai's airspace closure and flight cancellations.
•Kumari expressed concern on X about returning to India, noting an attack occurred just 4.5 km from her location.
•She traveled to Muscat, Oman, with four others, securing an e-visa via Atlys app and using an agent for ground transport.
•Kumari successfully booked a flight from Muscat to Bengaluru for Rs 40,000, expected to depart on Thursday morning.
