Hi everyone, i seek advice. I missed the date of informing my non-renewal decision (50 days remain, against the 2 months in notice and contract).

What if i were to give a notice right now. In case the landlord does not agree to waive of notice period - what penalty can they apply?

Also since RERA rental index shows no increase (realistic rents are lower by 15%) can the landlord enfore the same rent? I want to negotiate and can possibly renew if landlord gives me a fair rental quote.

Looking for someone who can build this, but 2-3x the capacity.

Hi everyone, I need advice regarding a UAE bank frrraud case. A credit card was opened under my name without my authorization. The court ruled against the accused, but the bank is still demanding payment. Can anyone recommend a lawyer or guide me on how to clear my name and credit record?

Does anyone else notice drivers who love tailgating and flashing their headlights non-stop on the fast lane?

I honestly don’t understand the rush. We’re all using the fast lane because we need to get somewhere, but does that mean you have to drive dangerously close and keep flashing your lights like there’s no tomorrow? Can’t you just wait a little?

If you think this makes you look cool or gives you the right to force other drivers out of the way, it doesn’t. It creates unnecessary anxiety and panic for the driver in front of you and can easily lead to an accident.

The fast lane is not an excuse to intimidate other drivers. Everyone deserves to feel safe on the road.
I really hope Dubai Police can find more effective ways to identify and catch these reckless drivers, whether through traffic cameras or other enforcement methods.

Please, drive responsibly. Arriving a few minutes earlier is never worth putting someone else’s life at risk.

A family member recently lost his job at a government entity due to visa issues. They have an outstanding bank loan, and the bank automatically deducts the loan payment as soon as their salary is deposited.
They have always kept up with their loan payments, but they urgently need their end-of-service gratuity to cover rent and support their family while regularizing their visa status.
Is it legally possible to request the gratuity by cheque instead of having it transferred to their bank account? Has anyone dealt with a similar situation?
Thanks in advance!

I have such a sweet tooth and I keep craving this. I eat like 2 boxes in one sitting (concerning, but I'm hoping my working out cancels out the sugar lol).

It's not bank breaking but I feel like I'm spending too much on sweets and desserts.

Do y'all know any other place that has similar kunafa desserts?

Dubai peeps who are learning French. Really eager to know which of the French institutes are best for b2 level preparation. This is specifically for immigration purpose. I am really looking forward to get an idea based on tried and tested institutes. Hence would really appreciate honest reviews. I have gone through a list on Google but honestly the reviews are not genuine there hence I need a true review and recommendation. Thanks

Stumbled across this old memory—does anyone else remember when people actually tried putting coins on their Salik tag to try and trick the Salik scanners? It even made it into the news:

https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/no-trick-can-cheat-salik-system-rta-1.78706

We used to talk about this all the time back then. Did anyone actually know someone who tried it, or was it pure urban legend?

Hi everyone, I'm arranging for extended family to fly here and have a 5 day vacation filled with activities and events. I got in touch with multiple tourism companies and the one I have now settled on is One Click Tourism https://oneclicktourismllc.com/

I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with them? Are they legit? It's very easy to get scammed with fake online businesses nowadays so I want to cover my ground and not screw over not just myself but also my family flying in later this year.

I would appreciate any comment or feedback from people who have gotten in touch to hired them before. Thank you

Okay, so two days back, I was driving from Ibn Battuta towards Discovery Gardens taking right (freeway) when this White Not-so-Dashing (Jetour) sped up so much near the signal and cut me in the front to take the freeway. I was soo numb & had shivers at that point because the distance between my car and the front wasn't much and this Not-so-Dashing car cut so fast, I could only honk and stop my car right away.

I opened the Dubai Police app>turned on the location> Submit a Report> Traffic Offence & Reckless Driving (did this when my car stopped at the next signal of Discovery Gardens), now, the location changed, and it wanted me to capture or record live.
but the location changed (with each Green signal), that Not-so-Dashing car ran away, what was there to record? I have the nameplate picture.

How does one use this feature of Dubai Police App, when it is clearly not so safe to record or use phone while driving, how does one record/capture, when it takes just 2-3 seconds for someone to commit an offense.

I am not ranting or blaming, I am genuinely curious if I can still report this car through the app.

Does anyone know the expected completion dates for Hessa Street Phase 2 and the Al Fay Road development?

I live in a building that allows pets. This is all fine until recently one of my neighbors decided to get a parrot or a bird of some kind that chirps all throughout the day while I’m WFH or simply resting. I believe they go to work and bring it in from their balcony to the living room during hot hours and the sound leaks into the entire corridor.

Brought it up to security and building management which have been dismissive. This is something that I guess people will find trivial until they have had to encounter themselves. But I do admit that I am generally someone who is highly sensitive to noise.

I think part of my inconvenience is due to how inconsiderate the neighbors are being to others as brining up a bird is not comparable to e.g. construction work or children etc. as those are more understandable circumstances that I can psychologically tolerate.

What would you do in this situation? It’s been going on for over a month now and it doesn’t seem like anything will change. Thinking about moving out but I don’t want to be charged a 2-month rent penalty.

Any advice/help would be appreciated.

Hi everyone! I’m looking to put together a skincare and aesthetic treatment plan over the next year and would love recommendations for genuinely good clinics in Abu Dhabi or Dubai, ideally based on personal experience rather than Instagram advertising.

I’m particularly interested in:

Botox: A really good injector who understands facial balance and achieves natural-looking results.

UltraCol: I’ve been trying to find clinics offering this treatment in the UAE but haven’t had much luck. Has anyone had it done here, and where?

Skin quality: Treatments for texture, pores, glow, hydration and overall skin quality.

Other aesthetic treatments: Anything you’ve personally tried and would genuinely recommend for improving your skin and overall appearance.

I’d especially appreciate recommendations for specific doctors or practitioners, rather than just clinic names. If you’ve had treatments done yourself, I’d love to hear about your experience, results

I’m aware ATMs charge a fee for using a foreign bank account.

Assuming my bank account doesn’t charge any fees for me, which atm offers the lowest fees for using another bank account?

Only in Dubai

Hey everyone,
I need to get an extra wisdom tooth extracted and, unfortunately, I don’t have dental insurance.
Can anyone recommend affordable dental clinics in Dubai, Sharjah or Ajman that offer wisdom tooth extraction at reasonable prices?
If you’ve had it done recently, could you share roughly how much you paid and which clinic you went to? I’m especially interested in places with transparent pricing that don’t add a bunch of unexpected charges.
I’m willing to travel to Sharjah or Ajman if it works out cheaper than Dubai.
Any genuine recommendations based on personal experience would be appreciated. Thanks!

Can anyone tell me what it's like to live in either community? We are in the process of looking for a home to rent and like the idea of a quieter community away from the hustle and bustle, but also somewhere with a vibrant local community.

We are a couple with a dog and no kids for context.

Hello dear Dxbians,

I wanted to ask/rant about something my wife casually mentioned today.

She doesn't drive (yet) and sometimes when I'm at work and she's going home she takes the metro until Internet City then a taxi to JVC, she was complaining this morning about how it's exhausting.. I joked that yes being in a taxi with AC on is very exhausting...

She replied that she struggles to find a taxi, because they simply refuse to take her under the pretext that they're operating under booking alone (careem, hala....) so she keeps trying until someone takes her.

I'm not super sure there are some taxis that only work on booking because I rarely have been in a taxi for the past few years but I suspect it's just for the extra 7 aed that the counter starts with on booking (12aed instead of 5aed without booking).

Is it the case ? Or are they totally correct. I feel it's weird that a taxi with a Green Available writing can refuse to take her

In case they're in the wrong, is there a way to complain ? Do we just contact RTA on the spot or maybe threaten the driver and they'll take us ?

Hi everyone! I’d like to ask for your advice regarding bank loans here in Dubai, as this would be our first time applying for one.

Given the current business situation, we’re considering taking out a loan to cover our business rent and other expenses. Could you recommend a bank that offers the lowest interest rates?

My monthly salary is AED 35,000, credited to my ADCB account, and I’m also the owner of the company I work for. Would it be possible for me to apply for a personal loan instead of a business loan?

I would really appreciate your advice and recommendations. Thank you!

I am stranded outside Dubai due to the mass airline cancellations and cannot make it to the Vir Das show on October 18th. I paid extra for Platinumlist's Refund Guarantee, but they are rejecting my request Has anyone successfully got a refund or found a way to escalate this with management?

Hi everyone,

I recently applied for a Wio Business account for my Dubai-based mainland IT business, but my application was rejected. The only explanation provided in the email was that they couldn’t open the account due to their internal policy. My primary business activity is IT Infrastructure.

I’m trying to understand what might have gone wrong, as my business is related to IT services.

Yesterday, I received a verification call from Wio regarding the online publishing of games activity listed on my commercial license. I explained that I design and develop applications, including games, for publishing on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

I also specifically asked whether any additional approval was required for the online game publishing activity. The representative told me that no additional approval was needed and that it was just a verification call.

However, I received the rejection email later.

When I contacted Wio customer support to ask for clarification, they said they couldn’t disclose the specific reason for the rejection. They also clarified that the application was not rejected because of the online game publishing activity.

I have been working in the IT field for the past 10 years and am now planning to start my own IT business in Dubai. Naturally, this experience has left me confused, especially since I was trying to open a business account for a legitimate IT company.

Has anyone here faced a similar situation with Wio Business?

• Did you manage to find out the reason for the rejection?
• Did you successfully reapply, or did you open an account with another UAE bank?
• Are there any particular documents or compliance requirements I should be aware of for a mainland IT company that develops apps and games?

I would really appreciate hearing about your experiences and any advice you can share.

Thanks in advance!

Real estate agency asking to write the cheque in name of another agency, not to the direct owner.

Is it common in dubai?

I have already transfered the initial payments to the account of agency to book, first month payment + other fees.

Now they are asking to write 11 cheques in name of another agency.

The building is in Dubailand.

EDIT: I asked him to send me Title deed and he said its not individual properties, its one owner whole building and the agency whos account he shared is the owner.

Hi everyone!

Can anyone recommend some good places in and around Dubai for a pre-wedding photoshoot? We’re looking for locations where we can shoot without having to pay any fees or go through the hassle of getting permits.

It’ll just be 1–2 photographers with us, using their DSLRs, nothing too big or professional-looking in terms of setup.

Would really appreciate any suggestions or recommendations based on your experience. Thanks in advance! 😊

Which radio host comes close to Mark Lloyd in terms of voice, spoken topics, and music selection.

Don't say Kris Fade....