New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- It is common to see people misplace their belongings in public spaces. Wallets, phones and bags often go missing, leaving owners anxious and frustrated. In many cities, once something is forgotten, the chances of getting it back are slim. A recent social media video, however, claims the situation may be different in Dubai.

A woman's social experiment has now gone viral, drawing attention to the city's reputation for safety.

Instagram user Alisha Hamirani shared a video in which she deliberately left her luxury Hermes Birkin handbag unattended in Dubai's Gold Souk area. The bag is valued at Dh100,000, roughly $27,000 or over Rs.24 lakh.

The idea, she said, was to test whether Dubai truly lives up to its image as a ...