‘Property market collapse, mass evacuation’: Dubai debunks viral fake news

A series of alarming claims, from 'mass evacuation from Dubai' and 'Dubai is no longer safe' to 'airports are shut down' and 'shelves are empty', circulating online are fake, authorities have said.

In a new video released on Wedneday, the Government of Dubai Media Office called out these misleading narratives, showing how such headlines are being shared despite not reflecting the reality on the ground.

“Sidestep the rumours, focus on the facts,” the office said in a statement accompanying the video. “Dubai is operating as normal. Don’t be misled by fake news. Stay informed and verify before you share.”

The video brings together a series of viral-style headlines, including claims that banks are freezing investor funds, the property market is collapsing, and wealthy residents and hedge funds are fleeing the emirate, before marking them as fake. Watch the video here:

Sidestep the rumours, focus on the facts.

Dubai is operating as normal. Don’t be misled by fake news. Stay informed and verify before you share. pic.twitter.com/ulMjj53eAo

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 25, 2026

Authorities have repeatedly urged residents and social media users to rely only on official sources for updates, warning against the spread of unverified information, particularly during periods of heightened regional tension.

The advisory comes amid a push to curb misinformation, with officials stressing that sharing false or outdated content can mislead the public and may carry legal consequences.