Sceptical social media users have responded by claiming the influencers are being paid by the UAE government, also several have spoken out to deny this. The Dubai Media Office responded within a few hours by claiming that 'outdated images of past fire incidents' in Dubai were being spread to stoke fear among the city's residents. It then cuts to the montage of the UAE leader with the words, 'no, because I know who protects us'. Social media users have been quick to suggest the videos appear as if they have been sponsored by the government. They all then typically cut to a montage of the Al Maktoum as they praise him for keeping the city safeThe Government of Dubai Media Centre has been contacted for comment.

Source: Daily Mail March 11, 2026 15:27 UTC