Im resident in dubai i come here stay in hotels or airbnb. I was staying in this hotel and i opened faucet it fell on the sink and broke it with water pressure it wasn’t fit well by the plumber or idk what happened. All i did opened the faucet. I immediately called the receptionist and explained everything when he came

They still charged me 1,000

I couldve been hurt by the faucet it was heavy or broken piece of sink, all cold water was over me and i was sick and dealing with fever already

Hotel : The Muse (in Al Satwa)

hi all, looking into buying a watch and seller is based out of dubai. thought to avoid fees and get a price break outside of using chrono. Just doing some research has anyone bought a luxury watch from dubaiwatchexpo or exceptional jewlerry

Hello everyone,

I was about to rent a property through a real estate agency for around 95k AED per year. I paid the agent the deposit and commission, which totaled around 10k AED. We agreed to sign the contract after a month once I received my Emirates ID. However, I couldn’t obtain my Emirates ID on time, and the agent informed me that I would lose both the deposit and the commission.

I understand why the deposit was forfeited since I couldn’t provide the required ID, but I am unsure about the commission.

Please advise: was the agent correct, or should I file a complaint? If so, to whom should I address the complaint?

Thank you, everyone.

Hi! My close friend's birthday is coming up, and since I’m a guy, I’m not too sure what girls usually like as gifts. My budget is around 1500 AED, but I can stretch it to 2000 AED if it’s worth it. I’d really appreciate some suggestions.

Any barbers that also use enhancements for that extra crisp hairline that you guys would recommend

So I will travel to many countries in 2025 and Dubai is among my stations. I do not intend to use my Drone in Dubai but I will have to pass it through the airport. Will it be a problem?

ESAW student accommodation

Hey guys! I’m a student at MDX moving into ESAW accommodation. I have opted for the Twin Studio option. I had a couple of questions regarding the place.

• What cleaning does the housekeeping include?
• How often is housekeeping actually done?
• I’ve read a couple of reviews regarding bugs and insects however, that was posted approximately 2 years ago. What’s the situation now? Has it been taken care of?
• Are there any curfews?
• Are there plug points by the study table and the bed?
• How is the gym there?
• Are there any meal plan options?
• How far is the metro station by walk actually?
• How is the accessibility to the cities (besides the shuttle service), is it a walkable distance or do you need a car to commute?
• How are guys and girls separated? Do they have separate blocks or just separate flats in the same building?
• Are the staff nice?
• What are the basic rules of the place? The big no no’s?
• Any weird rules?
• Any common issues that are reported that I should know about?
• Is the space as spacious as the pictures?
• Is the kitchen in a functional condition?
• Where do we refill water to drink?

I’d appreciate any and every bit of input from y’all. Please help!

Hi guys. We are about to switch to a private driver rather then paying the school bus services for three kids and this will it will help us to manage time with the after school activities.

What are all the key points to consider ? Ie. How to ensure driver will not rack up fines and etc of our own car ?

Thx

Where can I find good and cheap shampoos, conditioner, oils, snuscreen etc. in Dubai?

I’m planning to drive over to Dubai for the new years as I’ve always wanted to attend the burj khalifa show - I was wondering what else is lit to go and do on New Year’s Eve in Dubai?

Like what’s yall NYE itinerary plans and can ya put a brotha on?

Also where’s the best spot to be to get the perfect view of the water and the burj Khalifa at count down?

Preferably in Dubai or Abu Dhabi

I have recently bought a flat off plan and put down 20% of the value (the deal is 80% on completion). I applied for a golden visa but it was immediately refused with no reason given. I was under the impression that it would be granted for investors. Does anyone know why this would be? I am a UK citizen if it helps.

Anytime I pass by an Arab, they leave a perfume trail behind. I know Arabs use bukhoor, oud, dukhoon, attar etc., but what exactly is it that they use to cause this perfume trail? Do you guys use perfume sprays as well? and I'm particularly talking about the perfume trail? Coz my standard eau de parfums never do that, atleast IDTS.

AND SPECIFICALLY THE APPLICATION PROCEDURE

And not just in UAE or other Arab countries, but anytime I pass by an Arab overseas, including in the west, their fragrance always projects a perfume trail. IDK what it is but I NEED TO KNOW! Please help. I am in love with oud

hey guys, so long story short i went to buy a used ipad and got scammed as i took it to apple and they told me the screen was replaced so i went and got my money, alhamdulilah i did get it back so now i need to get a device but i dont know where to get a genuine and authentic place other than noon/amazon/sharaf dg/emax/ apple themselves and since noon had the lowest price but i am a little skeptical as its lower than amazon(second lowest) by 200 dirham si have bought alot from noon and some items did come out in bad shape but i also had very good experiences with them so in conclusion is noon trustable?

Any one know what corporate debentures JESS school have ? Couldn’t find online… Heard of Emirates but was wondering if any other ? Also, does Emirates Aviation University (say, working as a prof there) count ?

I’m doing renovation in 1 bed apartment. Few companies provided quotation for AED 5k without paint cost. Is it normal ? If not can you recommend good quality painters for reasonable price

The “Dubai” flavored crepes and waffles sound reasonably tasty, but this there “Dubai” Bratwurst

I have moved into a new apartment and the gas connection costs seem extortionate. My previous tenancy was all bills included - does this fee seem appropriate?

Has anyone subscribed to Desertcart Pro? What has been your experience? It seems a bit scammy….It seems to suggest that the pro version is free once you cross certain value of order…but is it really free? What are the hidden costs if any? Anyone has first hand experience?

Whats the best deal you’ve got? On Friday sale or national day sale.

I'm eligible for a golden visa via 3 routes

1. I own property over 3 million aed
2. I have a salary over 50k AED and work in AI for a multinational
3. I have patents (intellectual property) in AI issued by US PTO

Given that which would be the fastest way to get a golden visa in terms of processing time and paperwork if you have experience? My degree has already been attested by UAE MOFA etc.

Apologies if that has been answered before but I genuinely couldn't find a post that compares these three specifically recently.

Hi everyone,

I’m planning a night out with friends on December 4th and was hoping for some recommendations for a nice ladies’ night in Dubai. We’re looking for a spot with a fun yet laid-back atmosphere—something classy and enjoyable, but nothing too over the top or crazy.

It would be great if the place has good music, maybe some light bites or dinner options, and decent deals for the ladies. Bonus points for somewhere with outdoor seating or a cool view to enjoy Dubai’s beautiful weather!

Would love to hear your tried-and-true suggestions. Thanks so much in advance!

I just got fined by a dubai police while waiting for a parking spot with my parking lights ON, while another car was about to leave the paid parking zone, near Day to Day.

Is there a way to revoke this ?

I live in damac hills 2 , which is fairly far away from most restaurants, the talabat/noon/careem/smiles/delivro options are limited, I was wondering if there is any other options that would allow me to order from far away restaurants and get them delivered, any suggestions?

What shall i do

I ordered a few items from 6th Street, and it was mentioned that the items have 'easy returns'. Unfortunately, the size is too small, so I wanted to return or exchange them.

Now, they're saying that although it's stated on the website that the items are 'easy return,' these specific items can only be exchanged for a different size. However, the other sizes are out of stock, so they can't do anything.

What kind of response is this? First, they advertise easy returns, and now they're denying it. Has anyone else faced similar issues with them? I've been shopping with them for quite some time, but this is insane.

Hello everyone,

Sharing with you a bad surprise that I had yesterday from paying with my credit card and to raise awareness

I use my credit card for all payments and yesterday I was at a newly opened restaurant for lunch and paid my bill of AED 110. As I was checking my statement today, I saw that this transaction was recorded as a “Cash Advance” where I was also charged a “Cash Advance Fee” of AED 99 + “Vat Fee” of AED 4.95

I immediately reached out to my bank and I was made to understand that this would have been caused because the card machine used at the restaurant is registered as one of the following: Financial Institute Investment Platform Crypto

Hello there , i have been working in dubai as marine engineer so part of my our job to deal with dutch people and english , so i am interested in improving my english espcially meet new people in dubai and exchange culture and who knows may be we can be friends

Hi people, I am expat I have been living in a shared apartment with 1 room of my own - no contract. I pay rents monthly and there was a 1 month notice required before leaving. Since i wanted to leave December end I gave notice on 1st December and sent payment (- initial deposit paid)

Rent was 1800 AED and i had given deposit of 500 AED, all transfers are bank transfers. December I paid 1300 AED after landlord accepted. Now he telling me some reconstruction is happening and you will have to move out of the room, We will shift you to a different place. I told him that i have already paid rent for this month and I am not interested in moving to a a different place. He said construction is already decided and you have no option. What can i do here? What if he changes lock of the apartment , who do i call? Do i have any rights?