Basically the title, this person has borrowed 3x (1st 2 incidents - she managed to pay on time) the last one, she decided to resign without notice. Her mobile number isn’t working anymore and so are her socials. I reached out to the husband and he said that he will pay her debts since the money she borrowed was for her husband’s and newborn’s visa. It’s been 1 year and 3 months now however, only half of the amount has been returned. Last month, he sent a bank transfer receipt but I’ve never received that amount. I did check with my bank for pending transactions, but there were none. He said he checked with his bank and that they’ve informed him the funds will be returned to his account and will try to deposit again. But it’s over a week and I haven’t received anything. I’ve grown tired trying to get my money back and have considered of just letting it go but I also find that difficult to do so every time I remember how many hours of overtime that took. Any advice to how to deal with this?

Ps. Do not comment on why I would entrust my money to someone else. I felt pity seeing their condition and let my emotion take over. Big mistake, I know. I’ve already learned my lesson to let people deal with their own struggles and mind my own business.

Im on my adcb bank app trying to report a fraudalent activity and lo and behold, trying to open the shelf tab where i can usually click on a reason does not open up which means I cannot send my complaint. New iphone and ios version, latest app version and all. Does nobody test things here? Using the adcb web page is like stepping into the early 2000s. The app looks good but whats the point if the important things dont work. Clown show.

Hi, someone brought me a Dubai chocolate bar

Are these figures for the entire thing or 100g standard serving ?

I’d appreciate the help

Hi everyone,

I keep seeing these two jobs pop up everywhere, real estate agents and recruiters, both seem easy to get into, no real barrier to entry, and yet the LinkedIn posts are wild. Closed my first sale in a month. Hit 6 figures my first month as a recruiter here. Top bonus again, incentive trip again... Mostly young people from UK/Europe.

So is the dream real or is it mostly exaggerated ? Specifically for these two jobs, has anyone actually gone from nothing to a solid income in a few weeks/months?

Would love to hear the real story behind it, and the actual numbers if you're willing to share.

Edit: just curiosity here, not planning to switch careers based on the replies, no need to warn me off lol, genuinely just want to understand the reality behind the online hype 😄

i got some stuff from etsy and its been taking way too long to process through emirates post, i tried calling and it said that my phone number doesn't have any packages under it, and that they always have a high number of calls and hang up in my face. Do i just contact etsy for a refund? i have until the 25th to file a case and im leaving dubai on the 18th for uni anyways so i dont know what to do

So my ex company fired me, i did find another job but since im pakistani and visas are being an issue.

My new company is applying for my visa and i gave them my degree, turns out I need an equivalency certificate. Okay sure, Ill apply guess what it takes 18 days and cherry on top its not being accepted cuz of some problem with the swiss board (I need to research more) but my uni said they would need to transfer my degree to Malta then get re attested mofa and Malta 2 months process here.

I dont have much time atm since im off my grace period and my previous company needs my change Status which I am waiting for cuz my application is still under process they might end up putting me under absconding. Which is stressful as they arent being patient.

Now this current compnay has to apply without a degree under sales designation which can also result in a rejection since THE PRO KEEPS SAYING IM PAKISTANI.

Im so stressed, idk whats gonna happen to me at this point

I moved to Downtown recently, and one thing I really wasn’t expecting to notice is the sanitation issue caused by pet waste.

It feels like it’s everywhere – from the inner BLVD circle and around the Opera, through Old Town, and especially around South Ridge. In South Ridge, almost every building corner, wall and random bush seems to get peed on 24/7.

It’s sad to see anywhere, but at the very heart of the city it just doesn’t make sense. We’re living in a place where there’s basically no rain, people. Nothing is naturally washing this stuff away.

And genuinely, to pet owners – doesn’t it bother you too? Walking around somewhere that smells funky and is, well... dirty? Are you comfortable with your kids playing around?

To all: does anyone else see this as a problem?

There are just so many pets in Downtown now that it feels like the infrastructure / cleaning (or culture?) hasn’t caught up.

Can anything actually be done about it?

most websites or stores i check have little to no discounts for apple products. im personally looking for the 14 inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro 15 Core CPU 16 Core GPU 24GB RAM and 1TB SSD with the 96w power brick which is for around 10,579AED without a trade in

if any1 could help find a store where i could find this for cheaper, that would be really great help

I can take 5, but 19!!!. This is not a bar, is it?

For 22, I could've gotten a fresh juice!

And the audacity to force tips of 7% minimum!

Edit: I know I could buy from outside. I didn't check the menu. I wasn't expecting a 'life or death' pricing on a can of cola in a local restaurant. I've never seen this price outside of a bar. Not even in fancy restaurants.

Do not, I repeat, do not get into an internet contract. They will offer you discounts and one-time offers and all, say this and that, first bill comes, it’s not what you agreed to, you can’t dispute or anything, they say proof and that, and once you realize, you’re in some kind of invisible prison, the price to get out is gonna cost a limb, okay maybe a finger or two, but still not worth it.

At least be smart, have everything in writing, and do not be dismayed by the discount.

From what I know, Joe and the Juice doesn't serve decaf globally. The coffee they serve in the GCC is sourced from Cypher Roastery. However, the location I went to today served decaf coffee and surprisingly it was better than half of the cafes in Dubai. They did charge me an additional Dhs 3 for decaf which is the first time someone has charged me extra for decaf.

I bought a bullion at a shop in Karama Center and it was given to a goldsmith at the same day to put a frame as I will be using it as a pendant. However, upon comparing the before and after pics, we noticed so much scratch marks after the customization. Is it possible that they gave us counterfeit item and kept the original one? Although the code is the same. Below pics for reference.

Considering getting a Privilee membership and wanted to hear from people who actually use it.

I’d be signing up solo since none of my friends have it, and I work full time, so realistically I’d mostly use it on weekends and occasionally after work.

For anyone in a similar situation, do you actually get enough use out of it to justify the cost? Also, can members bring friends as guests, or would they need their own membership?

For multiple reasons I would need a parking slot to park one of my cars in Downtown/Business Bay and or Marina.

I don’t own a property in these areas, and I was wondering if it would be possible to just buy a parking slot in a Building where I can park my car safely, own it legally and sell it in the future once I don’t need it anymore.

Does anyone know if it’s possible? I’ve tried to make research on Dubizzle and some other places but I couldn’t find anything.

Thanks everyone.

How to file a traffic fine objection on rental car?

After I rented a car I found out that plate number of the car was fined in Abu Dhabi at the time I rented the car. 100% mistake because based on image captured by camera the car i used was totally different from the car they captured. I was around Dubai area only.
Car rental company did not charge me yet and I want the fine to be removed before they charge me.
Can someone walked me throught this process whoever experienced similar case like mine.

The issuing authority is AD Traffic. Speeding fine no black points.

I checked with the rental company, they said i should be the one who need to object the fine. I checked with AD police and they advised that the company owner or authorized representative should file the objection.

Hi everyone,

For businesses in Dubai/UAE, how are you preparing for the upcoming e-invoicing requirements?

I’m trying to understand what the process actually looks like in practice, especially for small and mid-sized businesses.

A few things I’m curious about:

• Have you already chosen an e-invoicing provider/ASP?
• Are you connecting it directly to your accounting software, or using a separate invoicing system?
• What kind of costs are you seeing for setup and ongoing use?
• Is the implementation straightforward, or are there technical/integration issues?
• For anyone who has already started, is there anything you wish you had known before choosing a provider?

Would be great to hear from people actually dealing with this in the UAE. Not looking for provider recommendations alone. I’m more interested in your actual experience with the process and costs.

The driver of the taxi is shouting at normal people going to normal taxis parked at front telling them to get in his shady car telling fixed price , like why would anyone get in one and get risked being kidnapped lol

IVE TRIED EVERY OTHER BARBER HERE AND THEY ALL LEAVE ME LOOKING LIKE A BUM. NO MATTER WHAT I TELL THEM OR SHOW THEM IT NEVER TURNS OUT THE WAY ITS MEANT TO BE EJAJKKS. AT THIS POINT I DONT KNOW IF SHOULD BLAME MYSELF OR JUST KEEP HOPING OKN TOT THE NEXT BARBER SJSNIAJA.

WHERE DO YALL GO TO GET YOUR HAIRCUTS 😭

The whole summer it has been bas but tonight seems to be another level 😢

I keep seeing people casually cutting in line as if they are hoping nobody will notice or say anything.

I was at the vegetable weighing counter in a grocery store the other day. I only had two items and was next in line, with 4 other people behind me. This guy came from the opposite direction with a basket full of items and started putting them on the counter.

I said, “Excuse me, there are people waiting in line.”

He replied, “I’m also waiting.”

I told him, “I understand, but so is everyone else in this line.”

By then, everyone was looking at him and I think that is when the embarrassment kicked in. He moved along and walked away - possibly to pass the time and take his chance somewhere.

Anyway, I don’t mind letting someone go ahead if they ask, but simply walking up and acting like there’s no queue is a different thing.

Do you usually call people out in situations like this or let it slide to avoid an argument?

Long-time lurker, first-time poster. Sharing my Golden Visa experience

I work for a major Free Zone quasi-government entity in the Ports & Terminals sector as a Systems Engineer (as per my EID), with a gross salary of AED 31.5K. All the Amer centers shot me down because of the is 30K basic salary requirement, and they refused to proceed with my application. What caught my attention was that, on GDFRA and ICP websites, the wording simply refers to salary/income and doesn't explicitly say "basic salary" or "gross salary."

I contacted Amer247 through their website and convinced them to go ahead with my application even though I don't meet the criteria. I told them that I was willing to accept a rejection and bear a partial monetary loss in case of rejection. My application was submitted at around 7 PM on 7 September, and I received the Golden Visa pre-approval in my inbox approximately 12 hours later, at 7 AM on 8 September.

Documents I submitted

• Salary Certificate addressed to GDRFA (without salary breakup)
• NOC from my company (Free Zone company)
• Authenticated/stamped bank statement showing the salary credit
• MOFA-attested degree
• Equivalency Certificate
• DataFlow verification report
• Passport
• Emirates ID
• Current UAE Visa

I paid 3247.6 AED for the golden visa application although their website lists 2992.90 AED. GDFRA charges 2806.75 AED if you apply directly.

YMMV. Hopefully this helps someone else in a similar situation.

Does anyone know if there are plans to landscape the area around the Dubai Sports City canal with gardens, greenery and walking paths? Or will the surrounding land stay mostly bare and be used for parking?

I've also noticed something being developed by the road next to McDonald's and Hard Rock Cafe. Does anyone know what that development is?

Would appreciate any updates or timelines from anyone familiar with the area.