Hey, everyone! I'm a 28-year-old from Pakistan, making my first-ever trip to Dubai. Super excited yet a bit nervous since I don't know many people around. I’ll be exploring the city, taking in the sights, and I'd love to make some local connections or even meet other travelers along the way.

If anyone’s down to grab some coffee, show me some hidden gems, or just share the best spots to eat and hang out, I'd be so grateful! I’m all about good vibes, open conversations, and learning about life here in Dubai. Plus, I’d love to hear some insider tips on places I must check out.

DM me if you’re up for a meetup or just feel like sharing some must-dos in the city. Looking forward to meeting some of you and maybe even making lifelong friends! 🌟

( km/h or MPH in Dubai?)

Thinking of driving between the Jumeirah Marina, Al Faqa sand dunes, and Gold Souk.

( basically a triangle drive )

What is speed limit like during a weekday, daytime, on E66 driving into the Gold Souk?

How's traffic between Gold Souk and Jumeirah Marina during the day?

So I was drinking something in a bar and three teenagers approached me while laughing.

At first they were only laughing so I didn't think anything but I stopped hearing them and after 5 seconds like 10 small rocks landed next to me and one hit me on the top of my head, then they came and said something like you're ugly and look goofy/you look gay or something like that (their english wasn't native) and dropped my water bottle.

I was just amazed and scared that if I did anything I was going straight up to jail. They just left after that.

I'm not gay btw 🤦‍♂️, I'm just opening this to see if I can do anything?

Hi. I have a SAAS ERP startup that is building a no frills ERP solution for small and medium businesses in the region. It is literally no frills and does what any business would need to get going. No. It does not have AI.

I have a small team who supports configuration, customization and deployment.

I want to know

How do I go about reaching out the small and medium businesses? Do we have any directory for the region that I can refer to and cold call businesses?

Is there any other approach that I could use?

I am in talks with few people who are making big promises about their GTM strategies but I am not getting that confidence.

Hello, guys! My girlfriends and I are traveling to the UAE for the Coldplay concert, and we’re staying in Dubai but plan to travel to Abu Dhabi for the show.

Just wanted to ask a few questions about the late-night cab/transportation situation:

1.	Should we pre-book a ride for the return trip? If so, any recommendations on which service to use?

2.	Is Uber or any other ride-hailing app reliable in late hours, or would it be better to book something in advance?

3.	What’s the general price range we should expect for a one-way trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi and back at night?

4.	Are there any specific challenges with late-night travel between the two cities (traffic, availability, etc.)?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Are they showing their new land cruiser fleet ? They are everywhere , parked in the etisalat station with lights on also in highways at night …

Can you please provide the contact info and price per AC.

I had a great company that did it for around 125 per unit, but they just went out of business :-(

Ideally looking for an annual contract, but not necessary.

My husband and I are looking for a joint bank account or family savings account. We searched on Google and the most relevant is Emirates NBD. However, under Fees & Charges, it states that there is one-time joining fee of AED 2,500 and from the 2nd year onwards, there will be a monthly fee of AED 250. So uhm, feels like a nope.

Have any of you have joint accounts? If yes, what is it and do you recommend it? Also any additional suggestions are welcome.

I have IBKR and WIO account to invest stocks in the US. Do I need to pay taxes for if I close a position with profit? How does it work?

Now in all shops I see jumpers! How is it possible if here is always hot?

So just ordered 3 pizzas and look at the state of the way they’ve arrived.

Tried calling store 5-10 times and no reply. Called helpline, guy said he’ll forward to store and then call ends. Called helpline again and now they just instantly end the call without even going to agent.

Tried emailing support through website and app. When I click submit, it doesn’t work and form doesn’t send.

Worst customer service ever. Can anything be done or should I just not bother?

Hey all

For co'text, I'm a GM of a company based in Dubai, I have my office and colleagues (13 total).

We have desks and everything, but I feel bad regarding cable management under the desks, It doesn't bother any of my colleagues to have messy cables but tbh sometimes I feel like it's not good.

I'm looking for a company that can help me to figure it out (or a reliable guy who can work on it)

I tried to do it by muself but it's time consuming for me...

Thanks 😅

Any idea what’s happening in DSO ? There are multiple sirens ringing of cops and fire trucks

Hope things are okay

I am planning a 60-day trip to Dubai to collect certificates and explore investment opportunities. It has been 4 years since my last visit to Dubai. Are there any specific considerations I should be aware of when it comes to handling documents? For instance, I have my marriage certificate, my child's birth certificate, visa, insurance, and passport plus some cash as well.

Help! My landlord is trying to evict me. A year ago, I renewed my contract with them, and just a few days later, I received a court order for eviction. I renewed my contract on November 25, and I received the court order on December 1. Is this valid? According to our contract, an eviction notice should be given at least one year in advance, so technically, he’s 6 days late. (I never received any email notification about the eviction either.) I know I can contact RERA, but I’d like to hear from others who have experienced something similar.

TIA!

I’m 26 and looking to buy a studio somewhere in Dubai and rent it out - want to say budget is around 600/650k. Any advice on what to look for in a property and good locations/developers within my budget? Open to ready or off plan but prefer ready - thanks!

Was interested in taking a day trip with a boat tour to head to some kind of Diving or Snorkeling experience near to Dubai.

(Not the aquarium or indoor)

Is there really anything to actually SEE underwater off the coast of Dubai?

Typically enjoy interacting with an abundance of underwater fish when diving...

Which app do you people recommend for someone getting into stocks as a starter in the UAE

Is it safe to buy something like a PS5 from the seller Noon on the Noon app? By safe, I mean: Console will be new and without issues, warranty will be honored?

Edit: Thanks for the feedback, will avoid and go for Amazon/Geekay

Anyone has experience with AK BIKES!? We rented two bikes from here for a full day they charged us a premium rate. Told the guy that we are going to Mushrif park trail so give us suitable bikes. Within the first 15 mins, one of the bike’s tyre punctured. When we took the bikes to them they hid our Emirates id and asked extra payment for the puncture. We couldn’t even use the bikes after the first 15 mins. The salesman agreed with us and wanted to help but the manager told him something on the phone and then the salesman said sorry i cant help you. The manager wasn't even considerate enough to speak with us on the phone or listen to us for a minute. Horrible customer service and pathetic bikes.

they have some decent pricing for niche fragrance houses. are they legit?

Hi everyone! I used to live in Dubai as a kid, and there was this shawarma chain called Al Farooj that had the most amazing thin, spicy shawarma. Even now, living in Canada, I still crave that taste but haven't found anything quite like it. Does anyone know the recipe, or something similar, for their shawarma? I'd love any tips or guidance to help me recreate that nostalgic flavor at home. Thanks in advance!

If anyone is using which one is better between the two?

Hi all... is there any way we can avoid this additional 10 dirhams plus 4.42 Bank charges while paying the seva bill from credit card please suggest ..thank you all

Please suggest Any affordable garage/workshop for Mercedes Benz repairs that won’t rip you off ??

I will be spending 21 days in Dubai, and would like to get an esim so I am not using my roam like home there, which ends up being crazy expensive. Anyone have any suggestions which esims work best in Dubai with decent bandwidth? I think max I'll need is 10GB data.

I bought a pre-owned car from a dealer in Dubai about four months ago. Every time I go to ENOC for fuel, they usually ask if I have a VIP account. I’ve always said no and just given my preferred fuel type and amount. But today, something strange happened.

I went to an ENOC station today, and for the first time, they didn’t ask if I had VIP. After they filled up the tank, I mentioned I’d pay by card, but the attendant said, “Sir, you have VIP.” This caught me off guard, as I never set up any VIP account.

He even pointed to the VIP ring around the fuel cap, which I hadn’t noticed before. When I checked the receipt, I saw that the car number listed was different from my current license plate. After double-checking with the car’s previous vehicle license, I realized it matched the old plate number.

From what I know, this car was used as a rental vehicle by the dealer before I bought it, so I’m guessing this VIP account might belong to them. I asked the attendant about the balance, and he told me it has a 1000 AED credit left on it.

So, here I am, unsure what to do next. Should I just let it go and use the balance, or is there something else I need to consider? Has anyone else experienced something like this? Any advice would be appreciated.

Hello.

I live here since 2 years. I speak Spanish and German and would love to practice them.

Any ideas where or how to meet people for languages exchange?

I'm not looking for courses

Just moved here from Canada. Self employed. Car dealership told me I won't be able to quality for car loan for at least 12 months because my business is new in UAE. Is this true? Is there anyway to get a car loan faster?