What the hell was going on at petrol stations yesterday?

I genuinely needed fuel because my tank was almost completely empty, so I started checking a few stations. Everywhere I went, there were 100–150 meter queues, with people apparently willing to sit there for at least an hour.

Later I realized what was happening. Petrol prices were going up by 20 fils from 1 September, so everyone decided to spend an hour of their life waiting to save a few dirhams.

I mean… seriously? 😭

If u r waiting an hour in a queue just to save AED 10–20, what about the value of ur own time? And what abt the fuel ur burning while sitting there with the engine running? Is that fuel free?

I eventually gave up. My tank was basically empty, so I parked the car and took a taxi instead.

Today I filled up without the ridiculous queue, n honestly, I think I paid maybe AED 8 more than I would have paid yesterday.

Incredibly thankful for my building and the security for allowing her to peacefully and safely sleep inside last night on such a hot day ❤️

Also very gateful to all the residents and visitors who have passed her by without complaining or kicking her out.

But I would really love to find her a home before giving anyone the chance to complain.

She is incredibly friendly and loving. So friendly and sweet, I genuinely thought she might have been dumped, but she isn't microchipped.

She has been recently spayed.

Please help me find this sweet girl a home. She deserves one. ❤️

📍 Qusais, Dubai, UAE

They tryna warn us orrr
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I used to buy Dymatize Iso 100 protein around 300 AED for a 5Lbs tub.

It's now 643 AED!!!!

There is no way I am paying this much for it. It's daylight robbery.

What other brands do you recommend that would taste good and don't break the bank.

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I don't know why foreigner male do this and why they just want trouble. So i was at a supermarket yesterday and some random guy either from India or Pakistan, approach and asked for some help with some product. Well as a good citizen of UAE, i tried not to be rude with him and helped him there, I felt like i should help him if he is having issues with saudi brands n all and suggest him whats good and all and i did. But than he tried to shift the convo or i should say drag the convo to like how do say this in arabic conversation. I tried to ignore but he did not get the signal and than insisted on the arabic version for "I love you" and said he want to take out an a girl and want to know the phrase to impress her. WEll i tried to ignore him and in the end i told her its this and the audicity of this man, right after learning the phrase, what he did? He used the same line on me..!! like hello? i thought he is just joking at first but than i realized its not a joke. And i was like excuse me?? and he was like why not? you are pretty hot and i want to take you out on a dinner, and maybe some youknow after dinner some party and all. I stopped him right there, call the police on harassment and they took him in. I mean whats wrong with yall? why you all look for trouble like that? Don't get me wrong, i love all foreigner and i love they vising out country but these activities is not acceptable.

2 years in. Good work, no complaints, always improving.

Asked for a raise. Got denied because of a single written warning.. tied to a genuine family emergency that was completely beyond my control. Honestly never expected to get written up for something like that. It was already a hard enough time without this on top of it.

HR's exact words: "not eligible... but we appreciate your effort and encourage you to keep going."

So two years of dedication < one bad month during a crisis. Got it.

Anyone else dealt with this "one strike erases everything" policy? Worth staying or time to job hunt?

My husband always stops me from giving food or drinks to the delivery riders. He does tip them but says that i shouldn’t give them food or anything because it’s apparently not allowed here. His concern is that what if they make a case against you if the food doesn’t suit them or something else happens. I personally always thought it was a nice gesture to share some food with them, so im curious whats your take on this?

Haven’t heard them for a long time … Barsha

Hi UAE/Dubai Community,

This might be against the subreddit rules, so I apologize if it is but I hope the mods won't remove it.

Today after leaving from Viva JLT (Viva is objectively the best supermarket in UAE btw). A guy approached me. He seemed very broken, he had his wife and two beautiful girls with him.

He said that he is currently homeless and he isn't begging for money, rather looking for work. He is a personal trainer and he asked if I lived around the area (which I don't) and if I was looking for a trainer for gym.

After declining, I asked if I could help in any other way, and he repeatedly declined. After insisting he asked if I had water. Luckily I bought water so I gave him. Afterwards I asked him about his situation, he said he lost his job 6 months ago, and has been unable to secure another, with his visa expired he had accumulated fines for overstay.

His situation really broke me, and it is so sad seeing him and his family stranded on the street.

What I am asking is, if someone is looking for a trainer (even if only for 1 session), it could help the guy out very much. Also, if someone knows any charities/entities which can help him with sorting out his visa situation so he is able to join a full time position (he has already contacted Zayed Foundation as well as his home country embassy).

If anyone is genuinely looking to help I can DM his phone number.

I have a dollar which has stains but its original..can someone suggest where can i exchange it.i tried in exchange in UAE but they dont wamt to accept.

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Hey, long story short I’ve been living in London my whole life and recently got a job offer in Dubai working in Finance. Salary is c.40k AED a month I’m late 20s and wanted to understand what the quality of life would be on that salary (I do understand it’s relatively good).

I am a big fan of London but I really wanted a change, I’ve only ever been to Dubai once.

What’s the current vibe like? Is anyone still worried about the ongoing situation etc?

Was the update necessary? No.

Is it confusing? Yes.

Why do banks do this all the time?

Right now, my work schedule is in the evening, so I work from 4 PM to 11 PM.

I’ve tried going out after work, but there’s literally nothing open. Most places, shops, and restaurants are closed, and you barely see anyone outside.

I’ve been to Marina, JBR, the Old Souq, Sheikh Zayed Road, and all of them are dead.

I’m not even kidding. The only people I see outside are Talabat drivers and prostitutes. Nothing else.

I am serious where to go ?

Been looking for a sofa bed for our new apartment, really, really good deal but damn that shipping fee tho.

Hi

I want to make my own yoghurt for my son who has crohn.i specifically need one that has either acidophilus or thermophilos or bulgaricus strain.not bifidus.which brand has this?

Hi, I wanna kill myself. I been struggling with my mental health for years. Is theres a way I can get help without paying a kidney? I can't afford it.

This question is purely based on my thoughts and what I noticed. I mean no disrespect to anyone

So apparently people were losing jobs. I wanted to know that are there any white people who lost their jobs or it were just the people from South Asia, and Egypt etc?