India, July 14 -- An Indian man living in Dubai decided to conduct an unusual experiment after his visiting brother questioned the city's safety. He deliberately left his mobile phone inside an open convertible car and returned nearly 20 minutes later to see whether it had been stolen.

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A video documenting the "reality check" has gained attention on Instagram, with viewers praising Dubai's reputation for safety and public trust.

The video was shared by Devendra Chaudhary, who explained that his brother had recently arrived in Dubai from India and was sceptical about how safe the city really was.

"My brother here has come to Dubai fro...