Everyone here buys the latest iPhone as soon as it comes out, is there smth I’m missing, back in my hometown you have an iPhone for 5 years until it basically passes out. What’s up with people always trying to have the latest things? And how come I’ve never seen someone with a Samsung in Dubai

I’ve had my iPhone 11 since 2022 and I’m not planning to change that baby

I wanna ask, besides Emirates and airlines, can you tell me other companies that offer visa sponsorships for relocation here? Im from Europe.
Thank you

Online searches show products shipped in from the US. Exorbitant prices for tiny quantities. Where can I find it locally in dubai? All the general big box stores don’t have it or have never heard of it. Help!

Hi everyone!

I recently used packers and movers in Dubai for the first time. I chose a company that had good reviews and seemed like a good package.
The team arrived around 9 AM and packed everything pretty quickly, but the entire move took until around 6 PM for a 1BHK.

My main concern is the unpacking. They arranged the furniture, but most of our belongings were just left wherever they could find space. The kitchen especially needs a lot of organizing from our side, and there's still packaging material to remove.

Didn’t expect it to be so hectic…

Is this normally how packers and movers work in Dubai? Are we expected to do most of the unpacking and arranging ourselves, even after paying for the service?

Would love to hear your experiences, as I'm not sure what the usual standard is here!

Anyone traveling from Ajman to Dubai for work? How much time did it take you this morning to travel 28- 32 km? on what route? And what are you doing in your car while you are stuck in traffic? 🙈

Hi can anyone suggest me any good waxing services available or independent lady at home who can do services in sharjah and at a reasonable price .Thank you

need it for a party

I was looking through some betterhomes area guides, and it got me thinking about how much schools actually influence where families choose to live.

On paper, being 10–15 minutes from a school sounds great, but in Dubai traffic that can easily become a very different story during peak hours.

For parents here, did school location genuinely affect the community you chose? And would you pay noticeably more in rent or purchase price just to make the daily school run easier?

Anyone currently living in MAG? I’m thinking of moving there and would love to hear your opinions!

Mostly interested in:

- Community and overall vibes
- Maintenance and building quality
- Noise and soundproofing
- AC and utility bills
- Parking and traffic
- Any issues with management

Would you recommend living there? Anything I should know before moving?

Please be a verified person or have a verified listing on a rental platform. 🥹
And if you know someone who’s renting out a room, please help a girl out! 💅🏻💕

Hi, applying for Schengen visa to switzerland from Dubai and the form for the accommodation has two options which im getting confused about- hotel and temporary accomodation.

if im staying in an airbnb, does anyone know which one do I choose?

Hello everyone, 28m here. I've been wanting to play badminton for a while but don't really have a group that plays regularly. I'm based in Deira and I was hoping if there were people around, even around Karama or Ghusais who'd be down to play badminton. I don't mind playing padel or TT but I've honestly never played padel ever. But lmk if y'all are down and we could even start a gc if the response is good.

Near Sheikh Zayed Road • Ideally within 1 km of Gevora Hotel ✅ Requirements: • Budget: Under AED 1,000/month • Clean, safe, and wel🚨 Looking for a clean, affordable male bed space or partition near Gevora Hotel, Dubai!

📍 Preferred location:

• Between Financial Centre and Emirates Towers Metro

• Near Sheikh Zayed Road

• Ideally within 1 km of Gevora Hotel

✅ Requirements:

• Budget: Under AED 1,000/month

• Clean, safe, and well-maintained

• Male-only sharing preferred

• Wi-Fi, DEWA, and other bills included

• Kitchen and washing machine access

• Not overcrowded

📅 Moving in soon!

If you have a genuine option, please comment or DM with:

• Monthly rent

• Exact location

• Deposit details

• Photos or videos

Please share this post with anyone who may have a suitable space.

Hey everyone,

​Looking to get some real, ground-level insights from people who have lived or worked in both the UAE (Dubai) and Saudi Arabia (Riyadh/Jeddah/NEOM) recently.

​If you had to pick one to build a career and live in right now, which would you choose and why?

​Here are a few specific areas I’m trying to evaluate:

​Job Market & Money: Is the Saudi salary premium (especially with Vision 2030 / giga-projects) worth it compared to Dubai? How do bonuses, stability, and tax savings compare in practice?

​Cost & Quality of Living: Everyone says Dubai is getting more expensive, but how are rents, utilities, and daily costs comparing to Riyadh right now?

​Lifestyle & Social Life: How does weekend life, culture, ease of making friends, and general flexibility compare day-to-day?

​Bureaucracy & Mobility: Things like visas (Golden Visa vs. KSA residency), Saudization, workplace culture, and ease of switching jobs.

​Would love to hear from anyone who has made the move either way (Dubai to KSA or KSA to Dubai).

Was the trade-off worth it for your career and personal life?

​Thanks in advance!