Extravagance knows no limits in the United Arab Emirates. Beyond exotic cars and towering skyscrapers, the ownership of wild animals as pets has long stood as a status symbol among the wealthy elite. Social
media platforms are flooded with videos of lions, cheetahs, and tigers lounging beside their owners or cruising through Dubai’s palm-lined streets.
It seemed like an ordinary evening in Dubai until a video surfaced showing a lion peeking out of the window of a luxury car. Startled commuters quickly pulled out their phones, believing they were witnessing a scene straight out of a movie.
The new clip now shows a lion calmly gazing at the city lights and passing vehicles as the luxury car cruises through Dubai’s evening traffic. The video, posted on Instagram and filmed by bystanders, has sparked debate online, with some users suggesting it may not be real. News18 could not independently verify the authenticity of the clip.
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How Are Social Media Users Reacting?
While onlookers recorded the never-before-seen sight, the debate quickly roared to life. Some viewers are convinced the lion is real, while others insist it’s an AI-generated clip. The video has already racked up thousands of views and shares, with no clear answer as to whether the lion is real or artificial.
“Totally fake. Watch how it moves its head,” claimed a user.
Another quipped, “I’d love to see someone try a road rage attack on that vehicle.”
“Just cruising,” read a comment.
An individual stated, “I need this NOT to be AI! I NEED to know that there is a person who takes their pet lion for car rides!”
“I would definitely go through a drive-thru with that,” said a user.
An account posted, “I’d be willing to say that car is not going to get carjacked.”
Similar Video Of Pet Tiger
Earlier, another video shared by an Instagram page showed a man gleefully running away from his pet tiger within the confines of his luxurious Dubai home.
At first, the man in the now-deleted video appears to be having a blast, wearing a wide grin as his pet tiger gives chase. The situation, however, takes a turn for the worse as he stumbles and falls to the ground, only to find out that the majestic feline isn’t in the mood for playful antics.
