A video about a couple's experience at IKEA Dubai during the floods currently ravaging the region has taken the internet by storm. An Instagram user took to the platform to narrate how her parents got stranded at the store due to the prevailing conditions. In the reel uploaded on her personal page, the user shared clips of the flooding outside her mother's office. She explained that the roads were closed, but her parents went to IKEA for dinner "as they were around the area."
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In the caption, she revealed that they were the last customers. When the staff found out that her parents were planning to sleep in the car, they offered to accommodate them overnight. Moreover, they also gave her parents a place to sleep, along with a range of toiletries, snacks, pillows and a free breakfast the next morning. In the video, one can see various food and other items that her parents were provided with. Their breakfast included sausages, eggs, toast, beans, coffee, etc. The user has expressed her heartfelt gratitude towards the staff at IKEA Dubai. The story has been reshared on a Dubai community page, applauding the efforts of those involved. Watch the complete reel below:
The viral video has received a lot of interest online. In the comments, people praised the staff for looking after the couple. Others joked about heading to the store the next time it rains heavily in their area. Check out some of the reactions below:
"Now everyone starts visiting IKEA just before the next unstable weather forecast."
"I know where I am going when it's cloudy next time."
"Next time when it rains, off to IKEA."
"OMG, it's amazing - little IKEA vacay."
"To be stuck at IKEA is a bucket list thing!"
"Dream staycation feels."
"Oh man this is my dream - sleeping in Ikea .. (Well one of several)"
"Well, dang!! I wish I was stuck in IKEA."
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