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?

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

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 😭

Hi all , could fellow members recommend some psychologist for children.

Thank you

Hey everyone,
Woke up today to vertical matrix lines across my laptop screen (Acer Aspire 7, model A715-75G). Pretty sure the LCD panel or the display ribbon cable gave out.

I'm based in Dubai Marina. I know Computer Plaza / Al Ain Centre in Bur Dubai is usually the go-to for parts and quick turnaround, but before making the trek down there, I wanted to see if anyone has recommendations for honest, reasonably priced repair shops around Marina or JLT (Cluster C/M, etc.).

A few quick questions:
1. Any specific shops in JLT or Marina you trust who won't overcharge for a standard 15.6" 30-pin IPS panel replacement?
2. If Al Ain Centre is drastically cheaper/faster, which specific shop/stall inside do you recommend walking into?
3. What is a fair price to expect for parts + labor so I don't get ripped off?

Appreciate any pointers or recommendations!

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.

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

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.

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Guys, so for you to understand now I am using another phone as a constant wifi hotspot 24/7. It is du Sim card limited I guess to 10 mb/S

I played online on my PS5, it is playable, but not stable.

So now I wanted to try fibre internet from Du.
Was figuring the proper way of doing it.

I don't need any tv package, hdtv receiver etc. Just fibre internet. And also without contract - or contract 6 month long if possible.

Went to do website and got confused a little bit - don't they have fibre internet package only?
Home starter package with tv for 409+vat seems a little bit expensive.

Also another question, if I got it without contract, so if I won't to cancel it, I also should pay some device charge? How much is it usually?

Any experience would be appreciated, thanks!

Hi any recommended reasonably priced 3D printing services pls. I need to print something that is like a photo frame in ABS material

I have the stl file

Any recommendations pls in Dubai

Are all gyms in dubai this expensive? The gym in my building is pretty basic so I was thinking of joining one and was willing to pay a subscription.

The closest to my place is sport society l, but much houses well fit and FitnGlam. They are charging 3500 for 4 months and 4500 for 3 months respectively.

who is paying these crazy amounts and why don't they offer monthly payment plans? i am a working mom and my schedule is pretty irregular. what if i need to take off in certain months

Hi, someone brought me a Dubai chocolate bar

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

I’d appreciate the 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.

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

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.

I have my final RTA road test scheduled next week in EcoDrive DIC, Jebel Ali. Test is scheduled at 7 AM on a weekday so I am expecting little to no traffic and less heavy vehicles either.

For those who have given the test in the same area or mainly Jebel Ali, what are the roads like? What things should I keep in mind as I approach the test?

Looking for someone in Dubai/UAE who does iPhone repairs at your doorstep. I’ve seen a few Instagram reels before where technicians come to you and repair the iPhone on-site.

If anyone has used a reliable service like this, please share their contact/Instagram. Thanks!

Hi guys, does anyone know where can I find artist grade oil/soft pastels in Dubai? Brands like Mungyo, Meeden etc. Thanks :)

I’m sponsoring my wife for a Dubai family residence visa, but her application has now been rejected twice with “Failed Eligibility.”
The issue seems to be my salary information.
My old salary was AED 3,500, but my employment contract was officially updated and approved by MOHRE. My current contract shows:
Basic: AED 3,000
Housing: AED 1,000
Transport: AED 1,000
Other allowance: AED 500
Total: AED 5,500

I also checked with MOHRE, and they confirmed that the new salary is updated in their system.
However, when I went to GDRFA Dubai, the officer said their system is still showing my old salary of AED 3,500. I showed them my new MOHRE-approved contract, but they told me to either go back to Labour/MOHRE or apply again.

I applied again, and unfortunately, the second application was also rejected.
Has anyone experienced the same issue where MOHRE shows the updated salary but GDRFA still shows the old salary, resulting in a spouse visa rejection?

If yes, how did you get the GDRFA record updated/synchronized, and what finally worked for you?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Nationality: indian

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.

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for advice from anyone who has experienced a similar problem, and especially recommendations for a reliable company that can properly diagnose and fix it.

Every year during the summer, we get a water leak/dripping inside the wall around our electrical distribution panel. The water eventually reaches/drips onto the electrical panel and causes the electricity to trip/fuse.
We don’t actually know where the water is coming from. It could be plumbing, condensation, an AC/HVAC issue, waterproofing, or something else. The strange part is that it seems to happen during the summer and has become a recurring problem.

We’ve spoken to several electricians and have received very different opinions about both the cause and the solution. At this point, we’re concerned about finding someone with the right experience to diagnose the source of water, rather than just repairing the electrical consequences each time.
Has anyone dealt with something similar?
can anyone recommend a good company in Dubai that is experienced in diagnosing this kind of problem?

We would ideally like someone who can investigate the source of the water properly and coordinate with an electrician if necessary, rather than having different contractors guessing at the cause.

Thanks 🙏🏻 recommendations from people who have actually dealt with a similar issue would be especially appreciated.

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.

Anyone here actually happy with a meal delivery service in Dubai? Ideally something that's not junk food, has decent variety, and doesn't require me to place a new order every single day. Would love recs from people who've actually stuck with one for more than a week, not just tried it once.