‘Dystopian hell’: Woman goes viral by revealing the dark side of life in Dubai

A TikToker exposed the dark side of life in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), which described it as a “dystopian hell.” The executive director of a human rights The organization has since responded to the influencer’s now viral video, highlighting gender-based violence and the dangers of defending victims.

Go to her TikTok page On August 5, a woman calling herself “Anna” uploaded a video featuring several photos from her time in Dubai.

In the slideshow, which has been viewed more than 620,000 times, the first photo shows Anna seemingly posing on a bridge in the Emirati city, with a text that reads: “If you ask me about Dubai.”

The second photo showed Anna sitting on what appeared to be a Emirates traditional dining table, with the text: “I’d say I hated it.”

A TikToker exposed the dark side of life in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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The slideshow then showed a photo of Anna wearing a camel in the desert, with the following caption: “She is petting a camel in the desert.”

The last photo shows a skyscraper at night, with the following disapproving text: “I would say this is the worst place I have ever lived.”

Anna added: ‘I will never forget the image of people ordering golden steaks while immigrants worked in the 43 degree Celsius heat right outside the window.

“Three hours of walking without seeing a single piece of nature that didn’t seem fake, even the beaches and waves were artificial like some kind of dystopian hell.

“Seeing girls being stopped by the police for dancing, and botox targeting me at 24… Men walking around with 3 women who all looked miserable.

“Animals, women, immigrants, and everyone except rich men are treated like objects. Literally hell.”

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Anna finally wrote in the caption, “The road I’ll never go back.”

The slideshow caused a split when one TikTok user asked: “Only westerners complain about it, the best thing about Dubai is the safety, can you say the same about Europe / America?”

Someone said: “It says so much about someone when they say, ‘Dubai is so great’.”

She described it as a ‘dystopian hell’

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Someone else wrote: “This might be the best video about Dubai I’ve ever seen.”

A viewer shared: “I live in Dubai, what are you talking about Dubai? It’s literally the safest country in the world.

“I can leave my car unlocked with my bag on the roof and start my day, and hours later it’s still there.”

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Nevertheless, Anna replied, “Except as a woman, you are advised never to report a man (sexually abusing) you, because under their laws you can be charged yourself for having sex outside the home.” wedding.Really safe”.

Consensual sexual relations between adults outside of marriage are generally legal in the UAE, At Alketbi explains.

“(I’m) so happy to see more people recognizing this about Dubai,” added one netizen. “Money can’t buy basic humanity.”

The director of a human rights organization has now responded to the influencer’s now viral video

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One observer noted, “Girl (New York City) is exactly the same, or even worse.”

Another individual chimed in: “Normally I’m someone who sees the positive things in life, is happy and enjoys every aspect of it. But being in Dubai has had a huge impact on my mental health. I now overthink everything. People here don’t seem empathetic and it feels like I’m surrounded by robots.”

Dubai has become notorious as a controversial city due to its history of human rights abuses, including labor exploitation of migrant workers, who often face poor living conditions and low wages, as well as strict laws restricting freedom of expression and LGBTQ+ rights.

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Despite these problems, it remains a popular destination for tourists and expats, attracted by its luxurious lifestyle, modern architecture and tax-free environment. The city’s global appeal continues to grow, even as criticism of its human rights record continues.

“The UAE is among the countries with the worst human rights records,” said Khalid Ibrahim, director of the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GC4HR), told Bored Panda in an email.

Khalid further shared: “There is (not) a single human rights defender. The last one was my colleague, GCHR Board member Ahmed Mansoor, who was detained since March 20, 2017, sentenced to 10 years in prison and has been in solitary confinement until now.”

The human rights lawyer concluded: “I agree with what (Anna) said about massive human rights violations, including women’s rights.”

The human rights activist highlighted gender-based violence and the danger involved in trying to defend victims

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In the UAE, rape victims risk being charged with “unlawful sex,” which can lead to imprisonment or flogging, as evidenced by the 2010 case of an Emirati woman who was sentenced to prison after reporting gang rape, the United Nations said. PeaceWomen​.

Despite some legal reforms, Emirati laws still discriminate against women, particularly in areas of personal status and domestic violence, leaving many without adequate legal protection or redress. Human Rights Watch listed in 2021.

A more recent case involving gender discrimination involved a flight attendant from the United Arab Emirates. Tori Towey from Ireland was arrested in Dubai after she was accused of attempted suicide amid ongoing domestic violence.

After being hospitalized with serious injuries following an alleged assault by Tori’s husband, her passport was destroyed and she was banned from traveling.

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Tori reportedly went to the authorities several times to seek protection, but to no avail. After a particularly bad beating in which her husband repeatedly tried to slam doors on her arms and break her limbs, the 28-year-old escaped upstairs and attempted suicide.

Tori was subsequently charged and detained by Emirati police without being told why she was arrested or what she was accused of.

Due to small amounts of alcohol being found in her system, Tori was reportedly charged with alcohol abuse, in addition to ‘attempted suicide’.

Bored Panda has contacted Anna for comment.

Anna’s TikTok video continued to garner mixed reactions

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