Casual conversation at the cinema today while buying popcorn. - Me: “1 small popcorn and water please” - Cashier: puts everything in a bag - Me while paying and checking the pos screen: “why did you add the bag? I don’t need one and you didn’t ask ...

My salary is below AED 5,000, but in the account application it shows AED 7,500. But I can maintain AED 3,000 in the account. I opened this account so I can open a Mashreq NEO PLUS account and maintain AED 50,000 in it. But this account shows it's ...

My salary is below AED 5,000, but in the account application it shows AED 7,500. But I can maintain AED 3,000 in the account. I opened this account so I can open a Mashreq NEO PLUS account and maintain AED 50,000 in it. But this account shows it's ...

Where do we think the stations will be placed in the southern areas? Some maps show JVT, JVC and Production City stations. Some only show one station location to support all areas. Do you think the fact that it is underground means there could be...

I joined a company and now they’ve changed their location to Abu Dhabi city. During the interview process and also before joining date they mentioned another location bordering Dubai. Based on which I moved to Dubai border. Now there’s been sudden ch...

Has anyone recently flown from the UAE to Egypt with a cat in the cabin? What documents/procedures did you need, and which airline did you use? I’d really appreciate any recent experience 🙏🏼🤍

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Absolutely vile tonight. Losing the will to live. 😢

Trying to buy a luxury watch for my wife as a gift. Budget is around AED 40,000 (~USD 10,900). Looking for the best options in this range — Cartier, Rolex, Omega, Bulgari, etc. Open to other suggestions too. Would prefer something elegant, timeless...

Update (Instagram with WhatsApp group in bio, group is filled with fellow enthusiasts and watch parties): https://www.instagram.com/f1club.ae?stkn=MXdwbGNleXl5d2sy So I've recently moved to Dubai, first of all, making new friends seems to be impossi...

How much does it cost to mail a postcard from Dubai to Germany?

We are a family of four with no school-going children, and we are considering moving to Badrah Residences. I really liked the apartments, but after visiting the area, I felt that the community was quite isolated. I would love to hear from people who...

Hi, does anyone know when RTA releases weekend slots for the final driving test? I’ve been checking, but I can’t see any available. Thanks!

Hi All, I’m not a resident, been a visitor since 1998 few times each year so seen a lot of change. Thought I knew what to and not to do but I got stung this time (only 1000dhs) al Malmaket El Shiek took my money and promised to deliver perfume to t...

Hey guys, I recently ordered a few waffles and a shake from a place. We ordered a Kinder waffle and a white chocolate waffle. The waffles were smaller than I expected, but honestly that’s fine. The main issue was the Kinder waffle. It had a really s...

I recently accepted a 7 months contract role in the UAE through a recruitment company. A separate manpower/payroll company was supposed to be my legal employer and manage my labour card/work permit. My signed offer letter specified my start date and ...

Hi All I’ve been dealing with a very weird recurring issue. 😭 Sleeping awkwardly or long flights sometimes causes neck pain/tightness (mostly on the right side) and then this is usually followed by a woozy sensation like I’m literally standing on a...

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Just wanted to shared in case it helps others here the timeline for getting a Golden Visa (based on salary) recently 1. Submitted and asked for more documents 3x - despite all docs submitted initially (was told there’s some system issues sometimes) 2...

Hey guys, I want to open a high yield savings account and concerned with how both are digital first. Mashreq’s chatbot isn’t helpful and I can’t reach human support at all so would appreciate of anyone can recommend how to. Apart from that, the 5% in...

Hey everyone! I’m coming to the UAE next week and would love some advice on transportation. Our plan is: ● 3 days in Abu Dhabi ● Then 5 days in Dubai ● Then back to Abu Dhabi to catch our flight home I’ve also heard that the Etihad Rail passenger t...

Has anyone else experienced this? I told them when I got a new job offer and now they’re saying they overpaid by 4 days..

Hey reddit, so I'm shifting apartments and before moving I applied for a transfer request on the DEWA application. Now the transfer date set, what are the next steps to be done ? 1.The security deposit I had given for the previous apartment is less...

Hi all, I'm on a UAE residence visa (Dubai) and I've ended up staying outside the country for more than 180 days. I know the general rule is that a residence visa can be cancelled if you're out for over 6 months, but I've also seen mixed info online...

Hi everyone im looking for a clinic in Dubai or Sharjah that does prp or prp maxi for hair and isn’t a scam clinic just selling their services and packages at these expensive prices and in the end nothing ends up working. Anyone with personal experie...

There‘s another hotel guest that keeps starring at my wife whenever we‘re in the breakfast restaurant. Even when he was sitting with his back to us he turned around just to keep starring. Today we reported it to the management as we felt so uncomfo...

Is it possible to get a fine at the same time twice for speeding? For example, fined at 9:30 for 600 and then again at 9:30 for 600?

Hi all, could taxi drivers please read this! You are the worst offenders. Stop honking and/ or aggressively getting close to cyclists. We are allowed on the road! Here are the RTA rules : Use designated tracks: Always ride on RTA-approved cycle lan...

My salary is below AED 5,000, but in the account application it shows AED 7,500. But I can maintain AED 3,000 in the account. I opened this account so I can open a Mashreq NEO PLUS account and maintain AED 50,000 in it. But this account shows it's ...

Can someone recommend a decent place to do the DEXA scan. Need for body composition analysis. I would like to hear from someone who has used it and how much you paid please.

Has anyone recently received UAE citizenship as the wife of a UAE citizen after meeting the required conditions and completing the required period through being added to the family book? I have been married for around 12 years, and I have children. I...

Hello team! For the meat lovers of Dubai - can you please explain the landscape of the world of meat in Dubai? For good quality and well priced Australian / NZ beef - are we better off getting it at the likes of Spinneys and Lulu? Or the likes of M...

I am using my friends sim. he is not in UAE and won't be coming here anytime soon. Is there any way I can change the ownership to mine. He can access his UAE pass & login to the e& app.

I know you’re supposed to stop when a school bus has its stop signs/lights activated while students are getting on or off. But I encountered a situation and I was on the fence if I made the right call. I joined a 4-lane main road that’s on a green...

Please suggest if you’ve had good experiences with dentists in Dubai. Don’t want overselling or cosmetic treatments. Looking for basic ongoing maintenance (cleaning and fillings). Thank you!

I prefer buildings which are not too old, have amenities like Gym and Swimming Pool atleast. Has a covered parking as well. I'm moving from Abu Dhabi to Dubai and my office is in City Walk. So far I have zeroed down to JVC which sounds like an ar...

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Hey, I'm getting married in December and I was wondering if there are any dermatologists you know of, in Dubai, whom I can consult to get a groom skincare routine / treatments planned, mainly for pigmented skin and acne scars. I don't want them to se...

Can I enter Dubai with another citizenship that is visa free if I have ever taken out pass in the past

My building sent an email about doing pest control in the common areas on Thursday at 10 pm. I have only just seen this after I already let my cat go on a walk outside in the hallway. I’m freaking out - does anyone know if enough time has passed (...

Hello all, I have the opportunity of being in Dubai in January, I've been training to do my first marathon somewhere else on 31st of January 2027 but then saw that there's the Dubai marathon on the 17th of January, and it would be a great and uniqu...

Anyone else smelling it ? I am in Serena

Before I go into it, this is not a I got scammed post, this is more learn from my stupid mistake post. I was planning a vacation with my family, and like all weak passport holders, had to get a visa. We zeroed down on Spain and now comes the visa bo...

Hey fam, do the person delivering items receive the tips we give them? And why is my guy delivering the food on foot?

Hi all, I want to get a home theater with rear speakers. But a socket is available only on one side of the sofa. The wall socket in my bedroom too ended up behind the bed (Idk what the architects/contractors were thinking) And also conceal some et...

Hello! Has anyone here successfully applied for a UK visa with planned travel dates just one month before their Emirates ID expires? I’m planning to travel in November, and my EID will expire in the second week of December. Has anyone been in a simi...

I was taking a right turn into DSO at the silicon gates 1 roundabout while i stopped right at the signal of saigon station. My car was already at rest when a black sedan hit me from the back. I immediately got out of the vehicle and told him to stop ...

The AXS / Tecom promised me a reimbursement of fees for a cancelled service back in the beginning of August. The latest deadline was the beginning of September. The whole time nothing was happening, deadline passed, I messaged them what's going on if...

I’m trying to get these for my little cousin as a gift, but I have no idea where to find them in Dubai. He specifically asked for: All-Star Superman: The Deluxe Edition The Immortal Hulk Omnibus Silver Surfer: Black Animal Man by Grant Morrison ...

Haven't posted in a bit but this week forced it. On the 17th the UAE Central Bank raised its base rate 25bps to 3.9%, tracking the Fed's hike the day before (their first since 2023) and they've signalled possibly one more before year-end. Every consu...

I moved to Dubai a few weeks ago and I'm getting bank cards etc delivered to me. Last week I received my credit card and the delivery guy used 2 phones to take a picture of my passport (I don't have my emirates ID yet). One phone definitely looked li...

We have quite a large window in our kitchen thats right behind the sink that we want to find a privacy solution for. As its behind the sink, we can’t install roller blinds. We are looking for something that does not totally block our view outside so ...

Is anyone aware of any affordable shipping services for small packages?? I’ve tried emirates post, FedEx and aramex all of which are diabolically priced

A lot of cars standing there

Hi. I am a dubai resident, i got married, sponsored my wife and later got divorced, all proceedings happened in pakistan. She's not on my visa anymore But i have to get remarried for which i want to get my marital status updated from married to d...

I did an international transaction of 200 AED, from FAB instant international transfer and they emailed me asking the copy of ID of the beneficiary. Is this normal to ask copy of id of the beneficiary living in other country? Its on pending sinc...

I have been using Talabat for around 2 years with almost no issues, maybe one issue per 20 or 30 orders no big deal, however, recently I have been encountering some strange rider issues almost on every order I make. For example, my latest 10 orders ...

Hello, My partner and I are considering booking a star gazing experience with Dubai Astronomy Group. They are quoting AED 1100 for 2. I have always lived in a city and only seen pictures of starry sky so wanted to check with people who have done i...

Hi, My family travelled from Mumbai to Abu Dhabi via Etihad Airways on 15th Sep 2026, we received 3 out of 4 luggage's. Already raised complaint at the airport immediately and also informed Airport police. It is been more than 10 days and yet no sta...

My family is planning to move to Dubai towards the end of 2026, and I’ll be on my husband’s spouse/dependent visa. I’m planning to continue my freelance photography career once we move. I’ve been researching the different freelance permit/licensing ...

I'm well aware that if you've got a job right now you should be grateful. But I'm so incredibly tired. I've worked really hard for nearly 2 years. I know I've been one of the best employees at my marketing agency. I'm still pulling in decent reve...

Has anyone been in a situation like this? When I was moving out of my studio, I cleaned everything up, told the agent I was leaving, and waited for him. Then he texted me that I could move out and that he couldn't come over to check if everything was...

I'm struggling to cancel my service - visited multiple branch and they said me to call customer service. (WHAT'S YOUR JOB THEN? LURING PEOPLE INTO YEARS OF CONTRACT GETTING IPHONES AND CONNECTIONS?) When i call customer service it takes 1 hour or MO...

I’m trying to open a Mashreq NEO PLUS Saver account. My salary is below AED 5,000, so Mashreq says I’m only eligible to open a NEO Simple account. I currently don’t have a Mashreq account. My question is: If I open a NEO Simple account first, can I t...

Shopping around for Mortage buyout offers. Curious what are some good offers others have taken or heard of this year or recently. Either direct or via brokers. Broker reviews are welcome too.

Need car pre purchase inspection service. recommendations.

Hi all, have any member done a circumcision for medical reason in Dubai. My doc suggested as I get infections quite frequently. Doc say a lot of things n make it sound like nothing. I want to know how the initial days will be like in terms of pain, d...

Looking for good All-you-can-eat sushi place in dubai/sharjah. I used to like yo-sushi (ONLY the dubai mall branch) but that has since shut down permenantly. Not interested in hotels serving sushi along side other items. Just a sushi place that do...

Their recent posts, like some influencer getting gifts, a Brabus owner taking a delivery person for a ride and recording him, ohh god!!

As the title says, I am paying for my kids' insurance, and since I began the new policy 10 days ago, almost every claim (nasal congestion, gastritis, headache, eye discomfort, and other conditions) is rejected as an undeclared chronic medical conditi...

Hi All, I want to buy a decent medical insurance for my wife(dependent Dubai visa) as my current employer is not covering her. she is 30 years old and has a condition of hypothyroidism. Also, we are planning to extend our family. My budget is 5K A...

Hello, I’m looking for advice from who may have dealt with something similar. I recently purchased a brand new car from an original dealership of a reputable European brand. I paid the deposit and completed the purchase paperwork. I was expecting del...

Hi all, Recently my BP has been fluctuating and am searching for a reliable brand and model , if fellow members are using a BP machine can you please share the information

Does anyone know of a caterer that does a live food station taco set up?

Mine and my friend‘s virtual work visa got rejected. We were asked to provide stamped bank statements. Our banks don’t stamp statements. We attached official emails from the banks and within hours are applications were rejected due to « insufficient ...

Hi all, I’m a South Asian Muslim woman in my early 30s, and a working professional. I am absolutely exhausted and I feel that I really need some professional help. I feel totally burnt out and almost want to quit everything and go live with my pare...

The hotel has been ignoring me since I left Dubai and they do not want to return my security deposit (AED 1,000). I have screenshots of our WhatsApp conversation where everything was confirmed. I tried to file a complaint through this website, but ...

Hello All, We have a 16 hour layover in Sharjah and it will be our first visit to UAE. We reach at 6am at Sharjah airport and wanted to know what all we could visit in Dubai and be back by 8pm at Sharjah airport. What would you guys recommend for t...

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Hey guys, does anyone know if Roxy Xtreme is showing the additional footage for the Avengers endgame encore re-release? I booked a screening at Roxy Dubai Hills tomorrow night in the Xtreme cinema, but now I’m confused because I’ve seen that the ext...

Fellow sauce heads, 🌶️ Please recommend me some good hot sauces to buy! I like my sauces tangy and sour, with a nice spicy ending. I’ve tried Frank’s Buffalo Sauce and absolutely loved it, but I’m looking to branch out and try something new. And ...

I've been offered a job in UAQ and I will be driving to and from work to my residence in Remraam every day of the week. I was wondering if the good folks here know how bad the commute will be during peak hours?

New to this scene since I don't go where alcohol is served but this is news to me!! Guess now I have an actual excuse to skip! But is this a usual rule in such scenes and would you consider hosting at such places?

Hi everyone, hope you’re all doing well. I need some advice regarding relocating from the UAE to Saudi Arabia. My husband and I have been living in the UAE for many years. He is currently working for a company here, and I’m on his dependent visa. ...

Hi guys I am having driving license in Dubai and my residence visa is in SHJ, now I need to buy a used car , for that registration I requires a traffic code , but as per dealer it should be a 8 digit traffic code which can be taken through MOI app ...

Can someone please confirm if the large sand ground near Sports City canal paid now? If yes, will it come under 682 S?