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Hi everyone!
I’m currently redecorating my home and would love to support smaller UAE businesses instead of buying from the usual big retailers.
I’m specifically looking for home décor, candles, diffusers, room sprays, and luxury fragrances with a more high-end feel—but from niche or independent brands. I love unique, well-crafted pieces that you don’t see everywhere.
If you own a business that fits this, or know someone who does, I’d really appreciate it if you could drop your Instagram, website, or link below. I’d love to check you out!
Thanks in advance! 🤍

Hi everyone! I’m looking to buy a second-hand sofa that’s in very good condition (ideally lightly used).
I’m posting here because I’m honestly tired of scrolling through Dubizzle and Facebook Marketplace—they’re so overcrowded with furniture companies advertising “custom-made” sofas. No offense to them, but I’m specifically looking for a quality sofa from a well-known brand rather than a custom one.
If you’re selling a sofa that’s in great condition, or know someone who is, please comment with photos, the brand, dimensions (if possible), your location, and your asking price. If I’m interested, I’ll reach out with an offer.
Thanks so much!
Ps I’m based in Ajman but anywhere in Sharjah or Dubai would work too!

Good morning
This group has always been incredibly helpful, so I was hoping you could help me with a few questions I have about Emirati Arabic.
Is it شو (shu) or شنو (shinu) for “what”? Are they interchangeable?
What exactly does جداً** (jiddan**) mean? I know it means “very,” but do people actually say it in everyday Emirati Arabic, or is there a more natural alternative? Or should it be wayed?
What does ترى (tara) mean? I hear it all the time but can’t quite understand how it’s used. Is it like “you know,” “look,” or something else?
And how I say the word ‘it’?
Thank you so much in advance! 😊

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for advice regarding a rental situation in Sharjah.

I’m currently 6 months into a lease, but due to unforeseen circumstances we urgently need to move to a bigger house. According to the contract, early termination requires paying 2 months’ rent plus a AED 2,000 penalty.

We never expected to break the lease mid-year, but given our situation, we have already agreed with the agent to pay 2 months’ rent (AED 7,000 total), but we are disputing the additional AED 2,000 penalty fee.

At first, the agent was quite cooperative and even mentioned we could negotiate the termination fee. I also asked if we could look for another property through him, but nothing suitable was found. Now that there’s no property involved, he is insisting we must pay the full AED 9,000.

I’ve tried contacting Sharjah Municipality multiple times but haven’t been able to reach anyone. I also requested to speak directly with the landlord (even without getting their contact details), but the agent refuses and says the landlord would not agree to that.

We’ve explained our situation clearly—this move is already a big financial burden for us, and the reason is urgent family circumstances (my brother’s marriage has been expedited due to a recent family loss).

It feels unfair that we are being asked to pay an extra penalty on top of already paying two months’ rent for a place we will no longer be living in.

I’m not sure what the correct legal or formal route is in Sharjah for rental disputes like this. If anyone has experience with this or knows where we can escalate it, I would really appreciate your help.

Thank you.

Posting here because I’m scared of posting in r/uae

I’ve had an idea for a while and wanted to see what other people think before I spend time building it.

With all the negativity online about the UAE lately, I feel like we rarely hear from regular people whose lives genuinely changed because of opportunities they found here. I’m not talking about influencers, coaches, or people trying to sell a course. Just normal people with real stories.

The idea is a podcast where I sit down with people from different backgrounds and hear their story. Maybe they came here with very little and built a business, changed careers, paid off debt, supported their family back home, or simply ended up building a life they never thought they’d have.

It wouldn’t be one of those “everything is amazing” podcasts either. I’d want people to be honest about the struggles as well as the successes.

My question is: would you actually listen to something like this?

And if not, what would make it more interesting?

Also, if anyone has ideas that could make the concept better, I’d love to hear them. And if this is something you’d genuinely be interested in helping with or partnering on, feel free to reach out.

Just trying to figure out whether this is a good idea or if it’s only interesting in my head.

The weird part is that I’m not even an introvert. A couple of years ago something happened, and ever since then I feel like I’ve changed completely. I’ve tried therapy, routines, breathing exercises, distracting myself, pretty much everything, but nothing really fixes it.

What usually happens is in the morning. I’ll be completely fine after breakfast and getting ready, feeling productive and ready for the day, and then suddenly I get this awful drop in my stomach out of nowhere. Instantly I feel like canceling everything, going back to bed, putting on my comfort shows, and avoiding the world for the rest of the day.

It gets worse before classes, meetings, or even meeting people sometimes. The same thing happened last week and today before a class, and the anxiety got so intense that it physically hurt.

Does anyone else experience this sudden switch from being completely okay to wanting to disappear from everything?

Hi girls! I’m currently looking for a few female models in Sharjah for a very basic makeup portfolio shoot 💄

Details:
• Duration: Around 1–2 hours
• Location: Sharjah
• Simple soft glam/basic makeup looks
• Lunch is on me 🍴
• Small compensation can also be provided for your time

No professional modeling experience needed — just someone comfortable in front of the camera and happy to collaborate ✨

If interested, please DM me with a clear photo of yourself 💕

Hi girls! I’m currently looking for a few female models in Sharjah for a very basic makeup portfolio shoot 💄

Details:
• Duration: Around 1–2 hours
• Location: Sharjah
• Simple soft glam/basic makeup looks
• Lunch is on me 🍴
• Small payment/compensation can also be provided for your time

No professional modeling experience needed — just someone comfortable in front of the camera and happy to collaborate ✨

If interested, please DM me with a clear photo of yourself 💕

Hey everyone, does anyone here teach Arabic? I’m looking for paid lessons, but preferably not with professional teachers, as I find they tend to spend too much time on basic vocabulary that I’m already familiar with. I’m mainly looking for someone who can help improve my pronunciation and refine my grammar.