Doubles specialist Harri Heliövaara recounts his failed odyssey to escape from Dubai

Finnish doubles player Harri Heliovaara has recounted in his personal blog the complicated attempt to leave Dubai after the recent bombings in the region. The player explained that he, his family, and his partner Henry Patten tried to escape by road to Oman to catch a flight from Muscat, in a journey that would end in Helsinki 36 hours later, but a series of issues at the border thwarted the plan after a seven-hour trip. They ultimately had to return to the tournament hotel in Dubai. "The situation at the hotel is under control, but we are still trying to find a way out," wrote the Finn, who currently prioritizes safety over returning to the circuit.

Harri Heliovaara's blog entries are generally worth a read (Google Translate is your friend) but this one, on their fruitless trip to Oman, is simply brilliant.https://t.co/CTwOUrDsKn

— Oleg S. (@AnnaK_4ever) March 3, 2026

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