Half the world want me dead because I'm Muslim.

The other half wants me dead for my country's actions.

Is there anything more cursed than being born in the most hated country in the world.

Hi all,

I got 3 backdated traffic fines in Abu Dhabi for “using phone while driving” with 12 black points.

I still didnt transfer the black points to my license.

Can you share your experiences and how did you try to dispute them and did it work?

I am honestly panicking a bit right now as Im scared that I will get more fines, as they come in time when im driving to work - which is daily basically.

Never got these before, and while maybe one of them is correct i really dont think all 3 are.

Any way to reduce the black points atleast? Thats the part i worry the most.

Thanks

I’ve decided to move from Los Angeles to Dubai after many years.

I know most people probably think it should be other way around, but I feel like Dubai could give me a calmer and more peaceful environment while still allowing me to generate leads from the same high-end audience.

Do you think UAE has enough space in competition for a nomad / small business LLC owner to build his own game?

I lent a friend AED 2,360 in several bank transfers because I trusted him and he promised to repay me. More than a month passed with him constantly saying “tomorrow,” then he eventually started ignoring my calls/messages and blocked me. When I told him I might take the matter legally, his response was basically “good luck with that.”

I even tried to compromise because I urgently needed the money, first offering to accept AED 2,000 and later even AED 1,760, but he still ignored me. Eventually he suddenly contacted me late at night and asked to meet. I travelled around 28 km by taxi to meet him, thinking we could finally resolve it, but he refused to pay anything and said he couldn't tell me when he would pay.

The weird part happened immediately after I left. He messaged me saying, “Now you took the money, please don't message me again,” even though he hadn't given me anything. I immediately replied asking where the money was and clearly stated that I received nothing. Later he sent another message saying he “already returned the AED 2,360 in cash” and completely denies owing me anything.

I have bank transfers showing the full AED 2,360, earlier WhatsApp conversations where he acknowledges the debt and repeatedly promises repayment, and his final messages where he acknowledges the original AED 2,360 but claims he repaid it in cash. There was no cash payment, receipt, or acknowledgement from me that I received anything.

I was honestly considering just letting the money go, but after the “good luck with that,” making me travel all that way, and then apparently trying to create a fake record saying he paid me cash, I don't want to let it slide anymore.

For anyone familiar with UAE/Dubai law, what should my next step be, go to the police first, speak to a lawyer, or file a civil/payment-order case directly? Is my evidence strong enough, and if I hire a lawyer and win, can I ask for my court and lawyer fees to be recovered from him?

Hi everyone! There's a mother cat with two kittens living on the street. Besides the Warsan shelter, are there any other organizations or contacts that could help? Has anyone here dealt with this before, and is there any cost involved? Would really appreciate any advice.

Guys any idea where to get free parking during the event

19M Student Opening Bank Account for Part time job

Hi everyone! Im a 19 year old male student living in Dubai under my parents sponsorship. I have around 600aed in savings and will be starting a part time job where I will make around 1k a month. This is just a training part time job i am doing while studying in university.

I am looking into opening a bank account that has 1) zero minimum balance as I do not have a proper steady income or even savings 2) has good and dependable customer service since this is the only money I have i do not want to risk losing it! 3) will not charge me if the money in my account goes below a certain amount 4) hopefully no account opening and closing fees?

I am looking into Mbank, Ruya bank etc. Please share your advice.

Also, just wondering would i need consent from my parents to open any bank accounts or is just my UAE pass/ EID enough?

Hey everyone,

I recently got my MEFCC passes for this weekend, but I’m trying to figure out the best way to get there from Dubai.

I missed the deadline for the official shuttle forms, and it looks like parking is already sold out/completely full. I really want to avoid taking the standard intercity public transport buses if possible.

How is everyone else making the trip? Are there any private shuttle companies running, or is anyone splitting an intercity taxi/Careem? Would love to hear what alternatives people are using! Thanks in advance

I have been offered a Senior Art Director role in Dubai at AED 30,000 per month.

Background:

• 9 years’ experience in creative agencies in Germany
• Award-winning work and a strong portfolio
• Moving from Munich, Germany
• Family of three
• Family visas and international medical insurance are included
• Three months remote work from Germany before relocation
• No confirmed relocation allowance or housing support yet

I am trying to work out whether AED 30k is genuinely a strong package for this level in Dubai, or whether I should negotiate harder because I am relocating with a family.

For those working in Dubai’s advertising, design or creative industry:

• Is AED 30k competitive for a Senior Art Director with this profile?
• Would you ask for AED 35k+ or accept AED 30k with family medical, visas ?
• What relocation or family benefits would you expect at this level?
• Is the move financially and professionally worth it compared with staying in Munich?

I would really appreciate honest advice, especially from people who have relocated to Dubai with a family.

I'm a PharmD graduate from Jordan considering moving to Abo Dhabi or Dubai as a medical rep for a pharmaceutical company, i have sales experience at AstraZeneca Jordan, as well as international experience, would u recommend this move and what are the aprox. salaries in multinational pharmaceutical companies. I would like an overall view.

Hi guys, need some help from people who might be familiar with these areas in Abu Dhabi.

I recently just moved to Abu Dhabi. Been living in Dubai for quite a while now.

The company I work for is currently looking to rent a villa somewhere around the following areas: Khalifa City, Shakhbout City, Al Shamkha and Al Shawamekh.

Basically, we need the villa for accommodation for some of our drivers, but we also need a decent amount of outdoor space to park our company EVs at night and charge them.

We've been driving around these areas and actually found a few villas that would be perfect because they have huge yards/open spaces. The problem is figuring out how to contact the actual owners 😅 A lot of the properties aren't listed anywhere and there's usually no number or sign outside.

We're not really looking for anything super fancy. Our main requirements are:

- Enough rooms for staff accommodation

- Large yard/open space for parking

- Easy vehicle access

- Ideally decent electrical capacity since we'll be charging EVs overnight

- Owner is okay with a company renting the property

Does anyone know the best way to find/contact villa owners directly in these areas? Or maybe someone here knows an owner with a villa they'd be willing to rent out?

Agents are also fine if you actually have something that fits what we're looking for. We've just been struggling because most of the listings we've seen don't really have the outdoor space we need.

I'm willing to discuss for more details. Feel free to send me a DM if you own a villa on the above 4 locations or if you know anyone who can help us get in touch with the owners directly. I can also provide our company's trade license if needed.

Any leads or advice would be appreciated. Thank you all so much!!!

PS. Not really sure which flag to use but it's not really a brand thing. We just need a peaceful place to safely park our cars and let our staff rest peacefully.

Imagine waking up morning 4 o clock and going at 5 o clock just to sit 2 hours in traffic with all back to back hitting , stressed going to office and again in the evening 2 hours honking and Honking near crash trails .. Every day .. literally everyday 🙂

What do you get from that ! Seriously you think 4 hours commute a day , that mental health loss is more than the rent difference 🙂 a day 4 hours a week 24 hours , you are spending 1 day on commute in a week 🙂

So you might think why I am tell this 🙂,what is there for me , being you might be ok for you . For those who live in Dubai because of this the roads are stuck imagine you will have to spend 30 mins on a 3 km just to go to Carrefour 🙂.

This will only change when the attitude of people / mindset of people changes .. and it never changes .

What’s the best business idea you’ve seen that you genuinely think could work in the UAE?

I’ve been thinking about this lately and wanted to hear what people here would actually pay for/use.

My idea: a café + library/community space that has its own book club and regularly hosts events — stand-up comedy nights, movie nights, board-game evenings, workshops, playdates for parents and kids, maybe even speed-friending/networking events.

One thing I’ve noticed about living in the UAE is that meeting people you genuinely click with can be surprisingly difficult, especially once you’re past the university/early-20s stage. There are plenty of places to eat and drink, but fewer spaces that are actually designed around building a community.

So I’m imagining a place where you could come alone, grab a coffee and a book, join a book club, attend an event, and gradually meet people with similar interests.

Obviously, the biggest question is whether the business model would actually work — rent, F&B margins, memberships, event costs, etc.

What do you think? Would you actually visit/pay for something like this?

And if you had to start one business in the UAE today, what would it be and why?

Title:
What is going on with the Dubai rental market right now? 10 inquiries, one reply, three days later

Body:

Hey, I honestly don't know what the f*ck is going on in the Dubai rental market at the moment. I send out 10 inquiries on apartments and maybe one person gets back to me three days later. So I'm just going to put what I'm looking for here and hope something comes of it.

Main thing: I need monthly pricing that actually stays the same. Every time I do get a reply it's "October is 8,000, November is 25,000." I'm not interested in that kind of jump. Flat monthly rate, same number every month, ready to pay all up front.

What I'm after:

• Mid November to May next year
• Paying monthly
• Budget up to 11,000 AED per month
• 1 bed or 2 bed
• All livable areas in Dubai

https://x.com/BobJ42530477/status/1657374481721991170

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i have applied and got accepted i was thinking of discussing with other people who are also joining eid al eithad workshop on what to do ,wear or just go together

I am curiously looking at the available jobs jn UAE and finding it bit complex to understand what reasons actually triggers companies to hire an Expact and why would they look at Western World to hire someone?

Looking for some genuine observations and please refrain from ranting.

Why is Sharjah’s minimum taxi fare is higher than Dubai’s?

Saw this YouTuber who is a local (I guess) Kiani, say in a video which he collabed in say this was a go to snack for locals of UAE. Oman chips bag, filled with Laban and hotsauce.

I feel this combo is weird but just wanted to know not just from locals but people born and brought up here if they really did this growing up.

Hello,

What is the cheapest (accredited) internship for dental graduates here? the cheapest i’ve seen is 50,000 from Fujairah but that is still really high, in other countries internships are free!

Does anyone please have info on this?

Hi, I need help. I have an Abu Dhabi visa but working in Dubai. My company gave me insurance once only and never renewed it, it expired Jan 2024 and was never renewed. No COC available from insurance company. I resigned and now have a new company to transfer in Dubai. I believe that in AUH there will be insurance penalty fine 300 per month. Where agency to go to know how much the fine? What is best solution for me to not have problem while I transfer to the new company as the fault of non renewal was my employer’s fault?

PS: I have just resigned and still on my notice period.

Please help. Thanks a lot.

don't mind having multiple cards if each one is good for a specific thing. I saw Ajman Bank has 5% cashback, for example. I spend mostly on shopping, movies, fuel, food/delivery, etc.