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Indian man records Dubai shops without locks at 12 am, praises city for its unmatched safety
An Indian man showed closed shops without locks in Dubai and said the city’s strict rules created a rare sense of safety for residents.
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An Indian man living in Dubai has drawn attention to the city’s exceptional sense of safety through a video recorded at midnight inside a shopping mall.
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Taking to Instagram, the man identified as Lovkesh Solanki filmed himself walking through the mall at around 12 am, showing several shops that were closed for the day yet had no shutters, locks or physical barriers. The open storefronts, despite the late hour, became the focal point of his observation on how secure public spaces feel in Dubai.
The clip carried an overlay that read: “No door or no locks Safety in Dubai”
Take a look here at the clip:
Man praises Dubai’s rules for creating a secure atmosphere
Towards the end of the clip, Solanki is heard speaking in Hindi. His message, translated into English, read: “In Dubai, no one will pick up or steal your belongings, and this confidence comes only from the strict rules and regulations there. People do not have to worry about someone taking their things. When you experience this level of safety in life, it brings immense peace.”
Internet reacts
The video has garnered several reactions from social media users who expressed both admiration and perspective. One user wrote, "After travelling thirty five plus countries and living in the UAE for almost two decades, I can proudly say east or west, UAE is the best" while another commented, "This is why coming back home to UAE feels so so special after every foreign trip."
Some pointed out that Dubai is not the only place with such a safety culture, with one user noting, "Why does everyone in this world think that only Dubai is safe the same happens in other gulf countries as well" although others continued to praise the city specifically, saying, "Thats why no one can beat Dubai's safety" and another viewer added, "This is the reason why I love Dubai so much".
(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)
