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.

“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.