Dubai ruler takes public transport: Royal sits in crowded tram coach in viral video

A video going viral on social media shows the Dubai ruler, also the prime minister of the UAE, sitting inside a crowded tram with his team.

Updated on: Jul 22, 2025, 14:17:12 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was recently spotted travelling in a crowded tram with other commuters. A viral video of the moment has surfaced on social media, prompting chatter among users.

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum taking public transport. (Screengrab)

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) shared a video on its official Instagram page showing the royal standing in one of the city’s Tram stations.

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He is shown sitting in a crowded coach in another clip originally posted on TikTok and later reshared on Instagram. Though the video captures a few commuters looking at him, no one bothers him.

Another Instagram user, resharing the video of the Dubai ruler inside the tram, claimed a Dubai resident captured it, adding that the royal opted for public transport while returning home from work.

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“Isn’t the first time”

This isn't the first time he was spotted travelling on public transport. “HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, tours #Dubai using #DubaiMetro,” RTA had written in a 2023 post while sharing a video. The clip shows the royal sitting inside a metro coach while enjoying the view outside.

Who is Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum?

According to the government website, besides holding leadership positions in Dubai and UAE, he is known for being a poet and an equestrian. He learned hunting and falconry when he was young.

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Born in 1949, he assumed his first leadership role as the Head of Dubai Police and Public Security in 1968. A few years later, in 1971, he was appointed Minister of Defence.

After serving as the Crown Prince of Dubai from 1995 to 2006, he was appointed ruler in 2006. The same year, he assumed the roles of vice president and Prime Minister of the UAE.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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