Dubai’s image of safety for South Asians cracks as conflict visuals circulate online

Fake and mislabelled videos still sparked panic

Dramatic conflict visuals from Dubai, including fire near Palm Jumeirah, debris near Burj Al Arab, and even empty highways, have rattled South Asians who long viewed the emirate as insulated from regional geopolitics. Even as reports suggest physical damage is limited and many viral videos are fake or mislabelled, the images are still shifting public belief and confidence.