In a popular video, Trishaa Raj from India posts a video in which she walks down the streets of Dubai at 2:37 AM by herself—something she says she would never do at home. She does not say this in a frightened or hesitant way, she sounds confident, proud, and free. She explains that she felt constrained in India when she went out and it was dark, always needing to go out with male friends or family strictly for her own safety. But she says in Dubai, she walked with her head held high, with no fear—and felt safe enough to do this.
Why the Video Resonates
Trishaa’s post resonated with many who viewed Trishaa’s video. It wasn’t simply about timing (late night) or being alone—it was about what that meant; independence, safety, dignity. There were comments from people with similar stories of safety or lack thereof, sometimes an evaluation of their hometown or city to Dubai. It was a mix of inspirational and in some cases surprising.
An ever-present theme was the implications of what women expect when they define safety. Depending on cultural, geographic or social consideration—What they consider safety and how they garner a sense of safety is different across towns, cities and countries.
Trishaa’s post also opened discussions on how much public safety, law enforcement, urban planning, public norms and governance shape daily life—especially for women.
Dubai’s Safety Reputation & What It Implies
This ranking reflects more than just a series of numbers; it signals that there is a prevailing environment of security and order that enables people (women, especially) to feel free and confident, even during times when many cities would feel unsafe. Trishaa’s experience from her night walk should be thought of as more than just a personal story; it is an example for many rethinking what “feeling safe” means for women in their own lives and cities. click here for the source
