My husband and I moved here last September, but we spent all summer travelling and just came back a couple weeks ago. Before we left for the summer we were doing grocery shopping, cooking and eating out one day a week. Sometimes we would also order ...

I honestly don’t know if anyone else has experienced this, but I’ve been wanting to talk about it because it’s really started bothering me. I’m Emirati and I’ve been trying to adopt a dog in the UAE. I’ve had a few experiences where I’ve genuinely fe...

How long it usually takes you to commute from home to around Umm Suqeim during rush hour? I haven’t use this road during rush hour 8-9am for a while. I know the new bridge is open, but does it really help much? I have a job offer for 9-5 but thin...

Hello, I enrolled my chid in grade 3 in one of the private Arabic schools. The thinking was so my child can learn Arabic. The issue I am facing is this particular school doesn't have any transportation. I am hesitant to send my child to school throug...

I read on some forums that the Silver Nol card has a fare cap of 14aed but there is no clear information on how the cap works. Can someone please ELI5 me how the cap works? Whether full fare applies above cap or rides are free above cap?

Is it just me or salik website and app down for everyone?

I just want to go off somewhere for a bit. Later tonight. Away from it all. Not sure I want to do the whole beach thingy. I feel it would be good to drive somewhere away from all the hustle. Somewhere near a desert. Where I can park and just sit ou...

Hi everyone, I am planning to apply for Golden Visa because I got a First Class Distinction with my Middlesex University Dubai Bachelors degree. Was hoping someone could help me with their experience. Which documents do I need to get attested aside...

​Hi, ​I am currently looking for a 1BHK apartment for rent and would like to see if you can suggest me properties that fit my profile: ​Unit Type: 1-Bedroom Apartment (1BHK) ​Annual Budget: AED 50,000 (Maximum) ​Work Location: Dubai City Walk ​P...

I usually park in Zabeel Park for work, where I currently pay AED 10 per day. Recently, I’ve started noticing Parkin signs and parking devices being installed around the area. I’m assuming they’ll eventually start enforcing their paid parking there,...

Hi Members, Looking for information on below. Car Registration Expiry - 23/09 Insurance Expiry - 18/11. When should I go for testing and renewal. Spoke to Insurance company. As per them, I can opt for future date of 30 days max from the date of bu...

Are there any cheap martial arts classes in dubai. Group adult classes r fine, i am looking like under 300 dhs a month with atleast 1 or 2 sessions available. Have heard karate classes r like 200 dhs per month at certain gyms here.

Should you indicate left when going around a roundabout? Is everyone not going around until they are exiting, so whats the point on doing it? Plus its confusing when you are waiting to enter the roundabout and the car on it is indicating left then s...

Any suggestions for a reliable (and not overtly expensive) bicycle service and repair shop that has a pick up and drop service?

Hi moms! I’m looking for a good Montessori school or nursery for my 19 month old daughter. I’m hoping to find a place that’s not too expensive but still offers a quality learning environment, caring teachers, and a safe loving atmosphere for little o...

Is it true that you can get a fine for not indicting? Or are people getting fines “not following lane discipline “ and assuming its for not indicating when its actually for crossing a solid lane or something else?

Hey Dubai fam - my wife and I are expecting our first child, and would like to hire a live-out nanny. My wife's collegue suggested someone w & seems like a good fit. But her Visa expired. What are the different visa arrangements for a live out n...

My suggestion is to dedicate 1-2 lanes on every major highway to be for public transport buses only, and set up bus transport between every neighborhood, every 15 minutes.

Hey guys! Has anyone here on a Nomad visa managed to get a car loan? Setting up bank accounts has been an issue without an official uae stamped ‘salary certificate’

Hey guys, been trying to move my eSIM from my old phone to a new one and it’s been a nightmare. For the past two days tried: - Apple transfer flow which shows me a screen from du to do it on du’s app - Tried on du’s app, technical issue for 2 days no...

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Visiting Abu Dhabi 1–10 Oct (couple of nights in Dubai) with a 7-month-old. Has anyone used a hotel sitter or an agency where the carer can come along on outings, not only stay in the room? Infant care (bottle, nappy, stroller). Which company or hote...

We recently moved into a shared room in Burjuman. During the viewing, the agent told us that no one was cooking in the kitchen, which was one of the reasons we decided to move in. Three days later, we found out that other tenants are running a food ...

Checking if du is down for all? I live in jlt

Has anyone else noticed the new Imports section on Noon Minutes? I’ve always been one of those people who checks different retailers for imported and new products, random international brands and novelty stuff you normally don’t find everywhere in D...

Hi I hope everyone is good. I’m looking into getting a B.Ed to open my prospects and allow me to teacher kindergarten/FS in bigger schools. However, most universities I find here are too expensive. If anyone could share a cheap university, It would b...

Bonjour J ai un adorable chat Bengal de 7 ans , très affectueux , qui n a jamais voyagé en avion. Oscar est le chat de mon fils qui ne peut s en occuper. J ai passe 6 mois avec lui en France et je m apprête à le faire venir à Dubaï Je suis résidente ...

Hi I want to buy a new laptop for 700$ but the thing is it must be through tabby/Tamara however I really don't know any place I could buy from I usually buy anything from Amazon/noon plz guide me through this where I can find places that have offers ...

Been dealing with a scalp problem since 2020 and I'm tired of guessing. Hoping someone here has a doctor they'd actually vouch for. Quick rundown: Dermatitis started back in 2020 (went swimming a lot , but stopped years ago and it's still here) In...

15 years of this syth is enough. I immediately press block the moment I hear "property" from anyone. My block list my be in 1000s. I can't change my no, it is everywhere. It has been everywhere 15 yrs ago as well. Since these people are having an o...

The other day wanted withdraw money from the Mashreq ATM at Expo metro station. I have a Liv debit card. After putting my PIN and choosing the withdrawal amount, there's a warning that said that Mashreq will charge a 26 AED fee plus the other charges...

People who don’t believe in chiropractic treatment need not comment. Please can anyone recommend a good chiropractor in Dubai that’s tried and tested by yourself or someone you know. I’ve been to a few chiropractors and osteopaths and there has b...

It have never seen such traffic jam before! It has been 2 hours

Hi, I'm a little stumped on what to do, any help would be appreciated. I live here in the UAE but do online university in Canada, and I have an in-person exam i gotta do. The uni wants me to provide a in-person examination form with a proctor's deta...

My husband and I will be going on a trip on 11th October. Tomorrow is our appointment in VFS for the visa application. Now you may ask why the hell are we only applying this late? My husband transferred to a new company and I had to wait until the...

Our housemaid lives with us and when she’s off duty or between tasks and relaxing in her room she sometimes leaves her door open. Her room is close to the living room, so I can hear her talking on the phone, eating, watching things, etc. I completely...

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I recently replaced my 24 inch computer monitor because the display became unreadable. It showed green lines and text became blurred and I guess after doing some research there is no way but replace. Appreciate tips on how to get rid of this safely....

I'm trying to buy health insurance for my boss and his family for individual policies. But it took me 3 weeks of back-and-forth communication about the document requirements. They could have told me everything needed from the start. The insurance is ...

Hi all, my close friend has cancer and has decided to shave her head before her hair starts falling out. I'd like to take her somewhere comfortable to get it done, but we're struggling to find a ladies' salon that will do a full clipper shave. Does a...

I am 30F and I have been living in Dubai for the past 2.5 years. I have had eczema since childhood, and it was really manageable until 2 months ago. I had a really bad flare up. It also affected my eyes as well. I am not prone to any food allergies, ...

I’m looking for a doctor in Dubai who has experience with medical prescriptions/recommendations for darker car window tinting due to extreme light sensitivity. My eyes are very, very sensitive to sunlight and I’ve already seen several doctors about ...

I registered my new rental contract with Ejari yesterday. Today, I have received 7 phone calls so far and several WhatsApp messages from sales people trying to sell me an internet subscription or similar. How do they all suddenly know to contact m...

We have a family business and my father is the owner. He's been here since the mid 70s. We got approached & given a letter saying my dad has been identified as an old resident and that a local TV station wanted to do an interview as part of a se...

Any shops in Dubai which buy used clothes/shoes of luxury brands? TIA

Does anyone know what’s going on? It’s completely gridlocked from every angle. You can’t get in or out of the area. Not a single car moving. Looks like people will be stuck for hours and it’s not even peak time.

Hello! I need to undergo my 3rd rhinoplasty and I’m currently researching the following surgeons in Dubai, UAE: Dr. Samer Bassilios Habre Dr. Paul Yazbeck Dr. Fouad El Fata Dr. Hatem Dalati Dr. Raja Fakhoury Since this will be my third revision, I’...

Do people still park their car at Dubai mall zabeel parking and go to work? Last time I tried to park my car there at around 8:30 am, the security said it’s only open for the public from 10 am . Does the security guy still stand at the entrance befor...

For the second time this year (this time with the new card) my ENBD credit card has been used to buy an Amazon Prime subscription account (someone called Vincente, according to Amazon customer service). I just don't know how someone has managed to ge...

On my way to work and this guy wearing a white tank top and holding a hammer, was standing in the middle of the fast lane on E44. All the cars were swerving and taking the hard shoulder to avoid him. Never have i experienced something like this here....

For 8 years now ive been working as sales throughout multiple companies. I feel like being in my 20s and started in a highly stressful environment FINALLY took a toll on me. In my current company, i am a sales lead with multiple projects at once. I g...

hi! just like the title says. im looking for a shop that can service my PS5. it would be great if they can do home service too. ive tried going to a nearby shop in the past with my PS4 and they did a terrible job. they forgot to reconnect the fans a...

Hi all! I am lookout to apply for a remote work visa based on my US job and then sponsor my husband who lives & works in Pakistan to join me 1- Is it possible to get the process completed in a month once I get there to then get my husband there?...

Hello, This is the Daily Random Discussion thread, the place for anything goes discussion! Keep it PG and follow reddiquette. You can find monthly posts for classifieds, job offers, and job hunting stickied to the top of the subreddit. Thanks!

did people who invested in Kyoto project received their SPAs? did anyone sign on the fact that they moved completion date by a year and an SPA is fully one sided protecting only ORO24‘s side? and making them completely not liable for anything? I have...

One of the person I was living with (and was a nightmare to live with) message me demanding a personal item they handed me off a long long time ago, years ago. I offered a partial cash compromise to just settle it and live peacefully. instead of ...

Hey everyone! I recently applied for my recognition of my higher education taken in the UK and got a positive verification report from Dataflow. However once I moved to Step2 for MOHESR's equivalency certificate I got a rejection saying the universit...

So I got this internal job offer and it's a promotion movement. My office is in City Walk, Dubai and I need to commute 5 days a week as 10 to 6 kind of timing. I own a car but office parking is a pain in 2 sense - a) hardly space available to park ...

Insane slow moving traffic in all roads leading to sharjah.

Hey Dubai fam, I know I can do a Google search but are there any fun things to do like networking events, workshops or fun experiences that you've been to and recommend this coming weekend or next month? Tired of brunches, parties and that usual lunc...

Hi, I plan to go to One Central alone…but somewhere I can enjoy my food alone lol What are the best restaurants there? Budget is 100-300 AED. I was initially planning Crown and Lion, but maybe there are other nicer ones you would recommend!

Hi! Moving to Dubai soon with my partner and our dog and trying to figure out which area would make the most sense for us. I’ll be working in JLT and probably won’t have a car for the first few months while I get my UAE licence sorted, so being clos...

Is Parking & RTA app is down today ?

I made two transaction and both of them not reached. Transaction 1 - USD XXXXX to my own WIO personal account - 1 Sep 2026 Transaction 2 - USD XXXXX to France to my friend account - 20 Aug 2026 I contact Mashreq bank multiple times but every time t...

Know this has been discussed before but I've never had issues previously until now. For the first time I can't even log into the app and verification codes aren't even coming through to both my account or my wife's. Anyone successfully booking or is ...

I work in an area with a lot of universities and one university in particular will block an entire lane for its buses to park and it causes us workers in the area to get stuck in our parking block and not be able to even exit because they literally b...

Can anyone recommend a company that can do the whole process of getting a media license here in Dubai please? And give an estimate of the costs involved?

Anybody know what’s happening on E11 closer to Sharjah around Nahda or Mamzar ?

Just seeing if anyone had a similar issue with their Emirates ID application after changing visa sponsor. I recently ended my employment and set up my own company with a freezone (IFZA). I received cancellation docs from my old employer, and an E-VI...

I am renting a 5 bedroom villa. This is my first villa in the UAE and this summer has been unbearable. Despite the AC being on full blast, days and especially nights have become really tough since the rooms do not get below 30 degrees even when door...

Does anyone have any suggestions for a decent 1st birthday party venue which can accommodate 50-60 people. My budget for venue + food is AED6K. Also the venue should include tables and chairs and sound system. It’s in December so outdoor venue sugges...

Hi everyone, My verification application on QuadraBay has been completed, and the status shows "Results" with a "Download Verification Certificate" link. However, when I click the link, nothing happens and I cannot download the certificate. What i...

We are looking for dog friendly buildings in Al Nahda 1 Dubai or Al Nahda shj just on the border. I see some buildings listed for 3bhk 80k in Al Nahda dxb. I hope rents are coming down. Dont want to rely on Agents word if dogs are allowed. Hence plz...

Hi everyone, Looking for recommendations for an affordable hotel venue for a wedding (Walima) for around 80 guests in Dubai, Sharjah, or RAK. Ideally looking for a hotel that: Has a banquet/private hall Provides in-house catering Charges per head...

A few questions for anyone who's been through this. I'm going through a situation where I've lost my job and need to break my lease with Wasl Did Wasl actually waive the early termination penalty for you or did they push back? How long did the req...

I have recently adopted a cat and also have an adopted dog. I have to move back to my country and desperately want to take them both with me. Unfortunately I wasn't aware of a travel rule which states that the travel can only be allowed after a minim...

Hi everyone! Does anyone here have Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle bone disease, or have a family member living with it? I’d love to connect with others in the UAE to share experiences, discuss treatment options, and learn about d...

I am searching for glass Turkish lamps; any location within the UAE is fine.

Hey Dubai people, so I have said yes to new job, however after seeing the parking fee which is 15 aed first hour and every other 10 aed, would cost me around 2K aed a month. When I told this to my employer, he said okay I want you to work hybrid. (...

Hi everyone I recently bought a Infiniti QX 50 from al futtaim auto Mall. It’s been three months since the purchase and the car has been in the garage for two months as it’s still under warranty. There is an issue with its transmission and it’s cost...

Flipping through stations on the morning commute, I found myself listening to classical music. There’s no classical station on my presets. Double checked and 104.4 FM — definitely Virgin Radio’s frequency - was playing classical. No word about i...

Hi, I’m urgently looking for a psychiatrist in Dubai. I currently don’t have insurance coverage for psychiatric consultations, and the prices at most private clinics are difficult for me to manage. If anyone has personally visited a psychiatrist or ...

i havebeen here two years,and am going to have some prob articulating this but i am going to try. everyone in dubai is performing a version of their life that is slightly more successful in a very specific way that seems to be culturally mandatory h...

Hello, This is the Daily Random Discussion thread, the place for anything goes discussion! Keep it PG and follow reddiquette. You can find monthly posts for classifieds, job offers, and job hunting stickied to the top of the subreddit. Thanks!

I am seeing incredibly lower price in Yango compared to careem or uber, does it really work or does it take very long to accept rides?

I am trying to enquire what are some of the best quality ethinic women’s wear that ship to America? Hopefully not overpriced. Thanks

Hi all My wife and I are expecting a our first baby in February. We live in a villa but we have limited space and I am looking for a designer to make a baby room. I know many contractors but im looking for expericed designer who can just give me 3...

Hi all, I need to travel from the international city near china cluster to the DIFC financial centre. Any good routes/ connections you know? If you do please let me know. Thank you!

I have limited time in uae, only 2 days. I’ll be based in abu dhabi so can people recommend me local market or mall where i can buy perfume or other products which are cheaper here compared to India. Additionaly I’m visiting dubai for an evening to ...