I'm relatively new to the city and want to find mosques that align with how I like to pray (1 chapter, 8 rakaas)

For those who enjoy praying taraweeh, what are your favorite mosques to pray at? Also how do they pray (# rakaas and amount of Quran covered per day)?

Also please share if there are specificities..aka they start late or have amazing reciters or doaa etc..

‼️In a relationship- so purely platonic friendships ONLY!

My interests :

Art - painting , colouring , crystal art and basically anything thats interesting

Long drives - its a plus if you love long drives and love driving (like me)

Watching Netflix - im more of a true crime documentary / series kinda person.

Working together- i have shit tons of work and i prefer having somone with me while im working also doing their own work.

I do wanna go to the gym together aswell if thats an option 🙊

Drink sometimes , vape ✅

Im not really into going out all the time . I live with my family so i hope you have a place of your own so that we can hangout together.

Also i travel a lot , so i might not be in AD all the time .

But if we hit it off il be the bestest friend youve ever had! ❤️😎

I’m looking to hire a couple of developers (typescript with some experience in interacting with browser wallets like Phantom and Solana chain + has experience with contributing to open source projects).

I want to hire them on a freelance basis, where do you recommend is the best place to advertise for it?

I’m new to Abu Dhabi and ideally they’d be based here or close by so we can meet often to discuss.

Hey everyone,

I used to live in the UAE, but I can't go back since my Emirates ID got canceled. However, my bank account is still active, and I'm looking for ways to invest my money in the UAE remotely.

Does anyone have experience with this? Are there any good investment opportunities (stocks, real estate, startups, etc.) that I can manage online without being physically present? Also, are there any legal restrictions I should be aware of?

Would appreciate any insights or advice! Thanks in advance.

In October/November 2024, the company | work for applied for an employment visa for me through a freezone in Abu Dhabi. Unfortunately, it was initially rejected, so they applied for an appeal for reconsideration.

Fast forward to January 2025: I needed to attend some meetings, so l applied for a Dubai visit visa on January 13, 2025, and it was approved instantly. I booked my flight and accommodations, and everything was going smoothly until Thursday, when the freezone informed me that my employment visa in Abu Dhabi was accepted and activated on January 17, 2025. However, they only told me about this at the end of January.

The issue is that when I check the ICP system, only my Dubai visit visa appears, not the Abu Dhabi employment visa. I have tried contacting Amer and other UAE immigration authorities, but no one has been able to confirm whether canceling one visa will leave the other valid.

I'm traveling in 10 days, with my flight landing at Abu Dhabi Airport, and I'm worried about potential issues at immigration. What if having two active visas causes problems, such as being denied entry or banned from the UAE? On top of that, the company is in the process of securing residency for me once I get there .

I'm unsure what to do because canceling one visa might risk canceling the other, or it might trigger complications, I don't want to take any risks with this situation.

Could you advise on what steps I should take to resolve this and ensure smooth entry into the UAE?

Say hypothetically if i have millions to spend, how can I acquire a 3 digit or 2 digit fancy number ? Or say XXX XXXX XXXXX Number plates?

I mean without going through auctions like emirates auction. Is there any shop or website selling fancy number plates ?

I scoured this sub for answers but didn't find anything useful. How is the public transport system now since I'll be coming for work soon?

Hello everyone, I’m new here in ahu dhabi and I was invited for a Spa Receptionist training at Japanese Sports Centre, Fairmont Hotel. Is the place legit or safe?. I got curious about what kind of spa they are offering and I can’t seem to find it on google. Thank you very much.

I have a 2hr layover at Abu Dhabi coming from Sri Lanka and bought alcohol at the airport. If I put it in a tamper safe bag is it going to get taken from customs?

Can i leave my car near Zayed Intl Airport anywhere for a week? Also does anyone knows if the airport has a long term parking and its price.

Any activities, expat gatherings you know of, or places to visit in Al ruwais, Abu Dhabi?

Does anyone know where can i find groups that go on cycling trips/rides in abu dhabi, or if anyone goes on cornieche cycling rides that i can join.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m looking into getting Daman health insurance for my individual Golden Visa in Abu Dhabi and was wondering if there are any ways to get a discount. I have a corporate history with Daman for the past 11 years with a low level of claims, so I was wondering if that could help in negotiating a better rate.

Do they offer any promotional discounts even for individual accounts? Are there any banks, credit cards, or organizations that provide special rates?

If anyone has experience or tips on how to reduce the cost, I’d really appreciate your advice. Thanks in advance!

Hi folks, I will be travelling to Abu Dhabi for work for a few weeks. I will be landing around 7 am on Sunday and the hotel check in is 3 pm. Is it possible to use the airport lounge (Pearl) for 2-3 hours? From what I was able to find, the lounge is for departure after security check and can't be used upon arrival. Has anyone tried this? If not, what are my other options to spend time until I can check into the hotel?

P.S. I will be carrying 2 check in bags, so I need to keep that in mind if I am to go to any of the tourist places.

Specifically on Saturday around 0700. If you are going please drop me a dm.

Can take me through what happens when you run a red light (no accident road was empty).

If you don’t know what lifestyle means then it’s a straight no :) if you do DM me …. Trying to find like minded people …

I’ve always wanted to drive a Ferrari. So when I added a layover on my Etihad flight in Abu Dhabi I naturally am considering this. However the cost breakdown is as follows: Ferrari World entrance ticket AED 310 Driving Experience AED 1295 Comes to about $440

Am I willing to pay this much to drive a Ferrari ONCE? Also I don’t see much details online on what this entails so I was hoping some of you could share your experience and if you felt it was worth it

Hi filmmaker here! I commissioned a canvas painting (40x50cm, 0.5kg*) for a short film that I will be directing soon. The artist is based in Dubai, and our connection was kismet and I felt that she was the best person to execute my vision.

As the painting nears completion, I want to consider the best and most cost effective option of getting the painting to the States. I would love to know all the options that won’t kill my budget, so that most of the money goes towards here and not shipping!

I am considering Emirates Post, as the estimates seem feasible.

I think only one IMAX Screen in Abu Dhabi !

Where is a good iranian restaurant similar to Al Ustad special kebab in dubai?

Bonus points if it's on the entertainer.

How does it work for Indian citizens to get a work permit for UAE? I want to work in policy, social impact or development sector. Also, looking which platforms can be helpful to work in the region.

Is there any private labs in AD that could do blood tests weekly?

I have this strong urge for a long time to do some volunteering work I think it will fulfill something in me. But everytime I look for one, the process is always daunting. Are there any people here who have had success in volunteering. Do you know any simple ways to apply or orgs that do not require a lot? Hope you can help me🙏

Can a person having Dubai visa work for a Abu Dhabi company?

Hi,

I have a driving license issued from Abu Dhabi tha expired around a year ago. I left the UAE a few years ago and cancelled my visa and Emirates ID. Now, I decided to come back to UAE as a resident and I am concerned that I need to go through the issuing a driving license process again.

Does anyone know if I can renew an already expired license with over 12 months expiry date? I would appreciate if anyone went through this process before and can help in answering my question.

Thanks

So I am visiting Abu dhabhi with friends and wanted to check which is the best place to stay and also check how to get Yas island passes? And are they worth it?

Also few hotels are providing passes on booking room but issue is that I am reaching at mouth mid night so would that pass be valid for next day?

Hi, I got a job offer from this staffing company called Vdart. This is for a communications role and for a very big real estate company (the client they are hiring for). Though the conversation till now seems legit and I want to be 100% sure if this is reliable company and worth leaving my current secure job. Biggest reason is that I will have to relocate for this role (from India to Abu Dhabi).

Would really appreciate some feedback and guidance.

Does anyone owns 1998-2015 Chevy/GMC 2500/3500 pickup truck or SUV equipped with hydraulic brake booster? Need to compare my truck with known good vehicle, having problems with hydroboost system.