Dubai: The #MyDubai campaign has gained momentum on various social media channels since its launch on Sunday. Several people tweeted and posted pictures expressing their sentiments.
Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, launched this initiative through his Twitter account (@HamdanMohammed) to create an autobiography of Dubai through pictures and videos.
After posting tweets and a video introducing the initiative, Shaikh Hamdan followed it up with a picture of the Burj Khalifa on his Twitter and Instagram accounts.
It was shared by 74,000 people on Instagram and on Twitter, the picture has been retweeted 429 times; 301 tweeps have marked it as a favourite.
Some tweeps who were present at the official launch of the initiative posted pictures of the #MyDubai display at the Burj Al Arab.
Hala Kazim using the twitter handle @HalaKazim wrote: “I was honoured to be a part of the first people to see the launch of #mydubai at the Burj Al Arab.”
The project has received over 29,000 posts on Instagram, along with tweets and Facebook comments.
Many wrote about their life and experiences in Dubai. Nirmal Rao tweeted from@nirmal82: “#MyDubai safe and secure country to live! Hats off to the Rulers!”
Another tweep using the handle @mataralmehairi posted: “#MyDubai: Dubai is art of paint (mix of sea,desert,modern) but can’t be painted by anybody except Shk Mohammed’s brush”
Twitter account user @KOJAK said: “#MyDubai is the BEST city in the WORLD.” Another user @its_3ax posted: “#MyDubai is the Pearl of the Gulf and its a city of peace, security and stability.”
Khalid abdulrahman using@khaled_ae expressed his love for Dubai on his Twitter account. He wrote: “I’m in a constant love with this city, its ever changing dynamics always inspires me to think out of the box. #MyDubai.”
Some tweeps used the hashtag to write about events around Dubai. @SerialHBreaker wrote: “Where the world would come to u, just attended Chicago Broadway musical in Dubai #MyDubai.”
Asma Merchant@PurpleChashM tweeted: “D3 — Rainy day in #MyDubai :D #100happydays.” She posted a picture along with her tweet.
Facebook user Futtaim Al commented: “#MyDubai #UAE #Proud ....Thank you baba khalifa , Thank you baba mohammed .... A big thank you from our little emaraties of the family.”
Government support
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), the government body responsible for promoting the emirate’s leisure and business tourism offering around the world, has also joined the #MyDubai initiative.
DTCM will select outstanding posts and display the best photographs and videos on its social media channels. It will also share photographs and videos of the department’s work promoting the city around the world. Their Facebook page is titled ‘Definitely Dubai’ and they’re also on Twitter and Instagram as @definitelydubai.
It showcased 10 images posted with the #MyDubai hashtag since Sunday’s announcement, each of which highlights why Dubai is one of the world’s leading tourism destinations.
