Video of Anti-Flood Luxury Cars in Dubai Is CGI

Mibar investigated the viral video and found it to be fake.

After a thorough reverse image search, Misbar's team determined the video making the rounds to be computer-generated.

CGI Video of Luxury Cars Rescue Operation in Dubai

Contrary to social media users' claim, the video was computer-generated.

Misbar's team traced the original video back to its source and discovered that it was uploaded to TikTok four days ago by a user named "vertexcgi," indicating that the account specializes in generating computer imagery.

The publisher, described as the creator of the most-viewed series, has also uploaded many generated videos that have collectively amassed millions of views.

Misbar's team further investigated the publisher's website and found that the creator's CGI videos had accumulated over four billion views in 2023.

One of the publisher's most popular CGI videos shows a giant umbrella covering the Burj Khalifa during rainy weather in Dubai, garnering over a quarter of a billion organic views. The video was shared by the Crown Prince of Dubai on Instagram.

The second video, a record-breaking clip, features an unreal billboard of Lionel Messi in Dubai. The video has also amassed over a quarter of a billion organic views within a week. The official Instagram account of Adidas published the video at the time.

What Is CGI?

CGI, or computer-generated imagery, is a technology that utilizes computer graphics to create or enhance images across different media platforms, such as art, printed materials, simulators, videos, and video games. 

It encompasses both 2D and 3D computer graphics, allowing for the design of characters, virtual worlds, scenes, and special effects in various media productions, including films, television shows, commercials, and more. CGI has revolutionized the entertainment industry, playing a crucial role in visual storytelling and special effects.

Dubai’s Recent Flooding

The United Arab Emirates encountered its most substantial rainfall in 75 years, with certain regions receiving over 250 mm of rainfall within a single day, according to an announcement from the state's media office on Wednesday.

The deluge, which flooded streets, uprooted palm trees, and inflicted structural damage to buildings, represents an unprecedented event in the nation’s meteorological history since records began in 1949. The heavy rain disrupted air travel, paralyzed traffic, and prompted the closure of schools.

The intensity and speed of the rainfall prompted some motorists to abandon their vehicles as floodwaters surged, transforming roads into watercourses.

Meanwhile, in Oman, heavy rainfall triggered flash floods that resulted in at least 18 fatalities, including schoolchildren, according to reports from the country's National Committee for Emergency Management and state news agency.

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