A gas leak at a restaurant in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, two cities in the United Arab Emirates, has killed at least three people and injured several others.

Explosions in 2 American restaurants, KFC and Hardee’s in Abu Dhabi and Dubai ahead of first Israeli commercial flight operations in the Muslim kingdom isn’t just a coincidence.

According to Arab media, an explosion took place in a restaurant located on Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Road in Abu Dhabi, as a result of which two people were killed.

The blast in Abu Dhabi was so severe that shops were severely damaged. The residential building was evacuated after the blast.

According to officials, the explosion at the restaurant was due to a leak in the gas pipeline.

The second bomber struck shortly afternoon in front of a restaurant in Dubai.