Suvi Pitkänen, a Finnish model and DJ living in Dubai, recently took to TikTok to counter the panic surrounding the safety of the city amidst recent upheavals. In her video, Pitkänen emphasizes that while the situation is serious, it is under control and ordinary life continues as usual. She notes that social media has been rife with both factual and fictional posts that have unnecessarily amplified concerns about life in Dubai. According to her observations, daily routines have largely remained intact, enabling her to continue work and engage in leisure activities like jogging without interruption.

Pitkänen also provides specific examples of the city’s current state, mentioning that while schools were temporarily closed and spring break started earlier than usual, other aspects of life are functioning normally. She highlights that there is no constant threat from military activity, countering rumors that suggest the city is in a state of crisis. Her assurances aim to mitigate the anxiety that many people might be feeling due to misleading information circulating online.

Despite her reassurances, Pitkänen acknowledges that caution is still warranted, particularly after receiving warnings recommending residents stay indoors at times. However, she reassures her audience that these instances do not reflect a continuous state of alarm, and urges viewers to consider the context before drawing conclusions from viral social media posts. Her perspective sheds light on how media narratives can distort public perception during crises.