New Delhi, Sept. 14 -- A young Indian woman enjoyed a "safe, free, and confident" walk on the streets of the Middle Eastern country, saying that it is a luxury she didn't have growing up in India.

In a now viral Instagram post, Trishaa Raj, a makeup artist, shared that she walked alone on Dubai streets at 2:40 AM without any fear. She compared this experience to her time in her home country and said that things are so different.

"Growing up as a girl in India, I always felt restricted, especially when it came to going out at night. We needed our brothers or guy friends just to feel safe. But in Dubai, things are so different," Trishaa said.

"The other night, I walked alone at 2:37 AM. Something I could never imagine doing back home. An...