A simple social media experiment has captured the imagination of the internet, putting Dubai's famed security credentials to a real-world test. The video, shared by a Ugandan man living in Dubai, demonstrates an extraordinary level of civic safety that has left viewers worldwide both impressed and envious.
The Week-Long Doorstep Experiment
The man behind the viral clip is Rashid Lumunye. Before embarking on a trip from Dubai to his home country of Uganda, he placed an order on Amazon. As fate would have it, the package arrived at his Dubai residence after he had already flown out. Instead of arranging for a neighbour to collect it, Rashid saw a unique opportunity. He decided to leave the parcel at his doorstep to see if it would remain there, untouched, until his return a week later.
In his video, Rashid explains his reasoning: "Everyone says Dubai is safe, but last week, before I left Dubai, I ordered an item from Amazon, and it was delivered to my doorstep while I was away, here in Uganda. Right now, I am heading back to Dubai, and I want to find out if my delivery is still there at my doorstep."
The Journey Back and the Big Reveal
Rashid documented his entire journey back, building suspense for his online audience. He filmed his experience flying with Emirates from Entebbe to Dubai International Airport (DXB), a flight of approximately five hours. After landing around 10:50 PM, he headed straight home, camera in hand.
The moment of truth arrived as he approached his front door. "Okay so right now I’m home, and let's go and check if my package that was delivered last week is still there," he says in the clip. The result? The Amazon parcel was exactly where it had been left seven days prior, completely undisturbed. "This is one of the beauties of living in one of the safest places on earth," a visibly impressed Rashid concluded.
Global Reactions and a Conversation on Safety
The video swiftly amassed lakhs of views on Instagram, triggering a flood of reactions from users globally. The comments section became a forum discussing safety, trust, and civic responsibility.
Viewers shared a spectrum of impressed responses:
- "This is why people trust the system there so much."
- "Try this experiment in many other cities and the result would be very different."
- "Dubai safety is on another level, honestly."
- "No fear of theft at all."
- "One week untouched says everything."
What began as a personal curiosity for Rashid Lumunye evolved into a powerful, unscripted testament to Dubai's security. The video's power lies in its simplicity—it doesn't rely on official crime statistics but on a relatable, everyday scenario. It highlights a profound sense of security that allows residents to take such peace of mind for granted, turning a mundane Amazon delivery into a compelling social media case study on urban safety.
