u/ahmeddasif

Hi everyone!

Sorry in advance for the long post!!

My wife and I are travelling to Tashkent this Sunday for 12 days. It’s our first time visiting Uzbekistan. I’m travelling for work, so I’ll be busy during weekdays, but my wife will have most days free on her own.

I’d really appreciate any advice, tips, or things you wish you knew before your first visit. Even small details are welcome!

Here are some questions we have:

How safe is it especially for a woman exploring alone? Should we carry cash or are cards accepted almost everywhere? Which ATMs have the lowest fees? Any scams involving money or taxis?
What’s the best taxi app and are they safe?
Best eSIM for tourists?

Food
Must-try local dishes?
Best restaurants locals recommend?
Any good coffee shops or bakeries?

My wife will be exploring alone during the day Best places she can visit during the day?

Shopping
What should we buy that’s unique to Uzbekistan?
Best places for souvenirs? Any local brands worth checking out?

Apps
Which apps should we install before arriving?

Hidden Gems
Your favourite places in Tashkent?
Any underrated restaurants or cafés?
Best rooftop views?
Evening activities?
Places locals love that tourists usually miss?

Weekend Trips
If we have a free weekend, where should we go?
Samarkand?
Bukhara?
Chimgan Mountains?
Charvak Lake?
Anywhere else?
Finally…

If you had 12 days in Uzbekistan for the first time, what advice would you give yourself before landing?

Thanks in advance! Looking forward to visiting your beautiful country.

I’m looking to replace the tyres on my Mazda CX-9 (255/60 R18) and came across this good deal on tire .ae

A few questions for anyone who’s used them:

Is the Yokohama Geolandar CV G058 a good tyre?

Is AED 490 per tyre (2025 manufacture) a good price? I always thought Yokohamas were more expensive or is it just a good deal?

Is tire.ae reliable and how was your experience with their fitting service?

Does the “fully fitted” price include wheel alignment, or is that usually an additional charge?

Appreciate any advice before I place an order. Thanks!

Hey everyone! First time trying to get a Swatch collab launch in Dubai and wanted some guidance from people who experienced the MoonSwatch madness 😅
Planning to try for the AP x Swatch launch on May 16 at Dubai Mall.
A few questions:

What time do people usually start queuing for these launches in Dubai?
For MoonSwatch launches, how early did you arrive vs actually get the watch?
Do all Dubai Mall entrances open early for these drops or only specific gates?
Which entrance is best for quickest access to the Swatch store?
Any general tips for a first timer? (parking, security, queue system, etc.)

Would really appreciate any advice from people who’ve done this before.