On a noon bike

I'm not planning to do so, just curious: has anyone actually left the UAE while leaving things like rent, phone bills, subscriptions, loans etc. unpaid?

I keep hearing that you shouldn’t come back to the GCC afterwards, but has this actually happened to anyone here? What were the consequences?

I want to know your thought guys, like most people business has been tough this year and any further disruption would make things impossible.

I hate firing people.

Was heading to jebal Ali from sheikh zayed bin Hamadan Al nahyan street, sign posted says 100km/h, was going 118km/h, yet two separate radars flashed me, road was empty when it happened and I’m certain it was not the other side of the road. Any explanations?

Hey guys, I wanted to know if anyone is currently doing bachelors in finance from here? If so how is it going and is it worth attending here? How are the classes and the test structures?
And do you get any support for internships from the uni or are you completely on your own? And after graduating how difficult is it get jobs? I could see a lot of positive reviews about the uni regarding this matter, majority do secure jobs.
I'm currently in med school at charles but I want to switch to finance, I don't know much about the unis here, so far uowd and heriot watt have caught my attention.
Thanks in advance!

Hi all

I'll be writing an exam in DSO next week, but this 626H parking doesn't exist anymore due to Parkonic taking over

What's the new parking like, can I use the app/SMS etc. ?

My exam is in Apricot Tower if that helps

Hi, wondering I’ve settled fines worth a year and a few months. I left the country and settled absolutely everything before so, but I forgot to ask if I’m ok to come back. What’s the usual case in this scenario, as I want to come back on a tourist visa first, then change status. Anyone done this before and could come back without an issue? (I have no records or anything thank god)

Hello FnF.
Need suggestion for good bakery or outlet famous for their diabetic menu if you know any.
Coming week is my wife’s birthday.
She loves cake but recently diagnosed with diabetes.
Wanna surprise her with a cake she can enjoy without worries.
If the online platform like talabat/noon/careem have any shop plz suggest too.
Cheers 👍

I want to buy a new phone because mine is on its last legs, and I’ve been seeing some decent deals on noon minutes and supermall.

So my question is are they trustworthy in terms of sales and warranty? I know that noon in of itself is very questionable in terms of customer satisfaction especially wiht electronics, but are minutes and super mall the same? Please do let me know if anyone has tried them before.

Asking for a friend!

He has been working as a Sales Manager for a company for the past two years and is now thinking of starting his own business in the same industry. He has no intention of approaching or taking any of his current company’s key clients.
However, he’s concerned about what could happen if his current company decides to take legal action against him after finding out.
Has anyone been through a similar situation? What were the consequences, and how did it turn out?

I set up my company with creative zone in 2023. I’ve been paying 7k for a trade license renewal every year since then and heard I could go direct to Sharjah publishing freezone for about 2-3k a year.

But they won’t let me leave them. Can someone please advise ?

Hi I would like to know if they provide anything from the below after delivery or if I should buy them

• ⁠Nursing pads/Postpartum pads • ⁠Witch Hazel - Nipple cream • ⁠Post partum cold pads • ⁠Baby lotion and creams

Looking to relocate to Dubai

We are looking to move to Dubai within the next year as a family of 3 with a one year old.

It is really overwhelming to select the right location. I would like to ask for some advice.

What we are looking for:
- 2 or 3 bed apartment with big balcony or townhouse with small garden / unfurnished
- access to walking and running paths
- access to swimming pool
- access to gym
- playground
- green areas
- proximity to good kindergartens with outdoor activities

We work from home so office proximity is not a factor.

Budget of course plays a role in deciding where we can live but first I would like to see what options there are with these attributes and what experiences you have in certain areas.

Appreciate the help!

EDIT: budget up to 100k

I always wanted to do a Lasik surgery back in my country but i was never able to afford it , but Alhamdoulah since i came here i was able to save up around 10k+ and I want to spend them on a Lasik surgery because i have very bad myopia ( poor vison )
But i have zero clues what to do or where to start, so im looking for initial recommendations here in dubai
Thank you

I just got my visa renewed and realised that everyone follows their own whims on how to update it

Here is the list I have got so far.

Etisalat = via UAE Pass. I found this the safest as it comes directly from the govt system

HSBC = take pictures of both sides - have to wait for the physical card to be delivered

FAB = take picture of both sides

Mashreq = facial recognition

I think they should all over the UAE Pass integration. I just find it as the safest and easiest way

Customer care is just a stupid ai, which doesnt help

Hello,

I was looking for a solution for a residency visa and I found an agency that offer an employment freelance visa in freezone. from what I understand, they will be my sponsor but I will be a freelancer.

is this a good option or there is something in the middle? they ask for 7k or 14k so very different costs but was wondering if this is an official way to do things and if everything would be in order.

I need to get a visa as my arrival visa 90 days is expiring soon and cant apply yet for remote working visa.

thanks

For those who may be aware of renting from Wasl or Tiara specifically at Buisness Bay— would you have any advice/ tips on if they are open to negotiate on rental price at all?

Thank you!

i’m genuinely furious we are a family of 4 living daughter son and my mom dad, currently i’m daughter (25f) earning and running the house, i have been trying to find apartments but almost 4 real estate companies have rejected me from getting an apartment without asking for documents because they can’t keep a woman’s name in contract? they only needs a man’s name, and my dad doesn’t earn much and enough to show the bank statement hence i wanted it under my name because i can provide but its 2026 and they’re still not issuing contracts for women is so unfair, does this mean i can never change apartments ever anymore? my current apartment is under my dads name because we shifted here 10 years ago but i pay for cheques but now we want to move because its old building

edit: one of them told me the reason they don’t put woman’s name in contract is because if ever a tenant fails to pay the rent they don’t want to drag the tenant to court if it’s a woman which doesn’t make sense to me.

second one said i need to be married and then they can issue the contract in my name and i can then live with my parents or keep the contract and cheques in my moms name because she’s married but again this won’t be possible because technically i’m the one who will be paying for these apartments so atleast they should agree to take my bank statement and cheque

Hey all, I have a car that I am using but my car is on a bank loan by DIB.
I have planned to go on Umrah with my friends by road, I want to take my car with me to use it.
Is it possible to drive through the UAE KSA border if a car is on loan? Do I need to obtain any additional document for the border security check? Please guide if anyone knows the process or works at DIB.

Thanks

Liv 6% promo — anyone experiencing the same?

I have a Liv Account with Max, and I keep my funds in a Goal Account. I also transferred my salary to Liv, so I was expecting to qualify for the 6% p.a. promo.

However, for the past 2 months, I’ve only been receiving interest equivalent to around 4%.

Has anyone else experienced the same thing? Is there something else I need to do to qualify for the 6%?

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I already have a nanny I want to employ in Dubai and I'm trying to figure out the best way to handle her visa.

I first went to an Amer center, but they told me domestic worker visas have to be handled through Tadbeer.

I've since spoken to a Tadbeer center and they gave me two options:

• Direct/private sponsorship: I sponsor her under my name. Roughly AED 16k for 2 years.
• Company sponsorship: The agency sponsors her. Roughly AED 8.5k upfront + AED 160/month, including WPS/payroll, insurance and admin support.

Surprisingly, company sponsorship seems to work out cheaper than sponsoring her directly.

For anyone who has done this recently:

1. Which structure would you recommend — direct sponsorship or company sponsorship? Any disadvantages to having the agency sponsor her (travel/NOCs, cancellation, changing agencies, etc.)?
2. Which Tadbeer center/agency would you recommend in Dubai? Mainly looking for reasonable fees and no hidden charges.
3. Is ~AED 16k really the normal cost for direct sponsorship, or is there a cheaper way to do it?
4. Is there a government/typing center I can visit that will simply process the paperwork for direct sponsorship? Amer sent me to Tadbeer, but the Tadbeer centers seem to be private agencies selling their own visa packages. I'm wondering if there's somewhere I can just pay the government fees + typing/processing fee.
5. Any agencies/providers you'd specifically recommend or avoid?

I already have the nanny, so I don't need recruitment, just the visa/employment setup.

Thanks!

Are they any places in Dubai with Indian community vibe, I know bur Dubai exists but it's mostly individual buildings

We are looking for gated community with amenities with good schools nearby.

Budget 2BHK 100-120K