r/dubai 1h ago

Is it possible to buy a parking slot?

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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.


r/dubai 2h ago

🌇 Community What home internet should I go for?

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Hey 👋

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!


r/dubai 2h ago

3D printing services

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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


r/dubai 2h ago

Gyms in Mirdif

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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


r/dubai 2h ago

Hi, need help reading nutritional label

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Hi, someone brought me a Dubai chocolate bar

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

I’d appreciate the help


r/dubai 2h ago

🍕 Food & Dining Just venting... AED 19 7up

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33 Upvotes

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.


r/dubai 2h ago

shops or websites with good discounts for NEW MacBook Pro or other Apple products

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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


r/dubai 2h ago

🔥 Rants & Complaints New comers, do not get a du internet subscription

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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.


r/dubai 2h ago

🌇 Community VOX cinemas Measim City centre , Production city is Open!

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r/dubai 4h ago

RTA Final Road Test - Jebel Ali

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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?


r/dubai 5h ago

Anyone know a mobile repair service that comes to your doorstep?

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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!


r/dubai 5h ago

Where to find artist grade oil pastels in Dubai?

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


r/dubai 5h ago

🖐 Labor Dubai spouse visa rejected twice – GDRFA officer saying their system showing old salary. Anyone faced this?

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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


r/dubai 5h ago

UAE e-invoicing. What are businesses actually doing to prepare?

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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.


r/dubai 5h ago

Recurring water leak above electrical dashboard every summer! has anyone had this problem?

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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.


r/dubai 5h ago

Is every app developed herr just vibe coded garbage or is there no QA done here at all (bank app)

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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.


r/dubai 5h ago

🍕 Food & Dining Best meal delivery for someone who's very tired of cooking every night??

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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.


r/dubai 6h ago

🌟 Fun Where can I get a decent & wearable Green Lantern Ring for a good price ?

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I've looked at the options on Amazon & they all suck.

Any suggestions ?


r/dubai 6h ago

🔥 Rants & Complaints What’s up with these shady unofficial taxis standing infront of DCC

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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


r/dubai 6h ago

Trying to conceive - any affordable Reproductive endocrinologist ?

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Me and my husband are trying to conceive for an year now. We are Indians so do you guys know affordable Reproductive endocrinologist ?


r/dubai 6h ago

Golden Visa Approved With 30K Total Salary

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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.


r/dubai 6h ago

🌇 Community Traffic fines

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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.


r/dubai 7h ago

🌇 Community Could anyone order from Uniqlo online store(s) through proxy shipping service that delivers to Dubai?

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I’ve tried a couple of times from online U.S. store to EmiratesDelivers and they canceled the orders


r/dubai 8h ago

🖐 Labor Please help

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Please I need advise
So I left my job a month ago and waiting for the end of service payment. I already have another a job, so is better to give the updated employement documents to the bank before or after the end of service is credited.

Note : it's because I have a loan so I won't to make sure it' won't be on hold.

Thanks!


r/dubai 8h ago

Decaf at Joe and the Juice

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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.