I keep running into situations where I’d happily pay AED 30-60 for someone to handle a 30-min thing for me. Like waiting for a DEWA tech, picking up a forgotten passport from my office, queue-holding.
Curious if this is just me or a wider thing.
Been thinking about this a lot lately because the market feels very mixed at the moment.
On one side, I still see many people trying to buy house in Dubai, especially in areas like JVC & Arjan where prices seem more realistic compared to some luxury communities. A few people I know were seriously searching for a house for sale in Dubai recently because rents have gotten so high that buying almost feels like the smarter long term move.
But at the same time, the regional situation and ongoing war tensions seem to be making buyers more cautious too. Some friends who were planning to invest are now waiting a few months to see how things play out before committing.
That’s why I’m confused about where the market is actually heading. Some people still say current house prices in Dubai are good compared to other global cities, while others think the market could soften if uncertainty continues.
Personally, it feels like Dubai real estate is in this weird stage where demand is still there, but confidence is a bit more cautious than before.
For people living in UAE right now, what’s the actual vibe on the ground? Are people still actively buying property or mostly waiting and watching for now?
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Yesterday I matched with a guy on Muzz and I honestly want to warn other women to be careful.
Profile details:
Name on profile: “Dr AR”
Age: 33
Claims:
- Born in the UK and raised in the UAE
- Mallu
- Studied MBBS in Manipal University Bangalore
- Said he works in medical import business now
- Mentioned his sister lives in the UK
We had only texted briefly yesterday. He even called for 2 minutes just to “check if I was real and not a bot” and disconnected.
This morning he asked which area I stay in. I said Al Qasimia and gave only a nearby location, not exact details. Around 1:30 PM he suddenly called me through Muzz and said he was downstairs near my building. I was shocked because I never invited him and we had not even exchanged phone numbers.
When we met downstairs, the first thing he asked was whether he could use my washroom. I said no men enter my apartment except family and suggested using the security washroom downstairs instead. He kept insisting.
Then the conversation became extremely uncomfortable. He started making personal comments about my appearance and asked inappropriate questions about my private life, salary, and other things I clearly said I was uncomfortable answering.
His behaviour became aggressive and disrespectful after that. I told him to leave and reminded him we were outside in public. He left immediately and blocked me on Muzz before I even reached back upstairs.
I’m posting this because the entire situation felt unsafe and manipulative. Please be careful about sharing your location with strangers from apps, even casually.
If anyone else has experienced similar behaviour from this profile/person, please stay alert.
I moved to the UAE thinking my life would finally change.
Back home, I barely had any friends and spent most of my childhood and college life alone. I always believed things would get better once I got a job, started making money, and became independent.
I used to imagine that after work I’d go out, make friends, enjoy life, maybe party on weekends and actually feel alive.
But now it’s been over a year since I moved here, and honestly this feels like hell sometimes.
I work all week, come back exhausted, and on weekends the only things I do are laundry, cleaning, and preparing for the next work week. No social life, no close friends, nobody calling me to hang out, nothing.
It’s weird because I thought money would fix my loneliness, but instead I just feel stuck in a routine that repeats every day.
I recently moved to Dubai. The therapist that I spoke to has 6 years of experience and knows what they are doing. Has trained not just with "white therapists" in the world but know how to decolonise therapy for our culture. It is not some white-washed same size fits all kind of an approach. They do Psychodynamic therapy. They don't have insurance facility yet, but i want to invest in my mental health. Help- open to hearing from people in Dubai!
Adding more context- been in CBT but don't think it's taking me to the depth of the problems. It feels very limited in terms of deeper scope and reflection. which is why i want to switch to psychodynamic therapy after reading about it and speaking to the therapist- and therefore want to ask what would people here pay out of their pocket for sessions in general.
Same as title I am really bored of eating alone on the bench in cluster L. Sometimes i get to meet babysitters and have a small chat with them. Anyone wants to tag along for lunch?
Hello everyone
I got a job proposal and they are offering me 4500AED plus 3500AED for accommodation and 2500AED for transportation and I wanted to know if that would be enough to live in Dubai knowing I am single. Is it worth the move to the UAE ?
How did you switch company while working 8 to 5?
I thought I will up skill and switch company but its been 6 months stuck
Working 6days 10 hours a day what can i do
We honestly never thought we’d reach this point again, but we’re struggling badly and need help keeping our rescue shelter in Ajman running again.
We currently care for 80+ rescued cats and 4 dogs — many abandoned, injured, sick, or rescued from unsafe situations.
Our business was the only source of income supporting the shelter, but since the start of the conflict in the region, business has completely collapsed and we’ve been trying to survive month by month while still caring for the animals.
Right now we’re struggling with:
• Almost 14,000 AED in shelter rent for the month of May & June
• Food and litter costs
• Nearly 30,000 AED in vet bills
Donation link: https://pay.ziina.com/hopeforpawsuae
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeforpaws\_uae
Even a small donation 5,10,20 aed. share, upvote, foster, or adoption inquiry genuinely helps us more than people realize 🤍
Posting on behalf of a friend because he’s really stressed and not sure what to do.
My friend wants to cancetil his partner visa. Apparently, his partners sold visas under their trade license without informing him, and he says he genuinely had no knowledge about it.
Now he can’t contact the sponsor/partners anymore, so he’s unable to cancel the trade license or remove his name from it.
He previously went to Al Awir Immigration, and they told him to leave the country the same day or legal action could be taken. He had fines before and somehow managed to clear them all, but overstay fines are still continuing.
Has anyone gone through something similar or knows what steps he should take? Is there any way to legally cancel the visa or remove his name without sponsor cooperation?
Also, if anyone knows any affordable lawyers or legal consultants in Dubai who deal with partner visa issues, immigration cases, or trade license problems, please share recommendations.
Any advice would really help.
I need backpack suggestions to carry my laptop (15.6" Lenovo Thinkpad), Steamdeck, and my lunchbox to work.
Would prefer something under AED 40.
The Khaleej Times article about staycations in Abu Dhabi were a clickbait, they're mostly sold out.
What are your local plans? Don't care about those flying out, but you can mention that if you want.
I would like to go Suadi arabia to meet one of my friend. I like to drive from dubai to Saudi Arabia can you guide me for that.i have valid driving license, but my car have EMI, what are the documents I need ?
Hey everyone,
I’m a 19M as an international student in Dubai. its been 3 months but i got no friends to talk with or hangout. I really need friends to socialise.
I’m into mall outings, jogging, cafes, late night walks, trying random food spots, and just chilling honestly. Down for good conversations, exploring places around Dubai, or even just hanging out after classes.
Would be nice to make some genuine friends since uni life gets kinda boring sometimes 😅
if youre also a student in Dubai,
feel free to DM or comment.
My journey with guitar started when a friend gifted me an acoustic guitar. I still remember being a kid and asking my father if I could learn guitar, but he refused because of our religious background, and honestly, I don’t blame him.
Today, I finally started learning on my own. I know a few chords already and I’m slowly improving
I’m mainly looking for someone chill to play with, learn from, jam together, and help me improve along the way. If you’re a guitarist in Dubai (beginner or advanced), let’s connect 🙌
Been trying to find a nice Dubai plate for a while now, mainly 4 digit or clean 5 digit numbers, but most good ones never even get posted publicly. I noticed a lot of people keep interesting plates even if they’re not “VIP” numbers. Sometimes even random combinations or plates with triple digits actually look really clean on the car.
I was wondering how people usually find these deals? Especially from people who are upgrading cars, leaving the country, or just not using the plate anymore.
If anyone has a plate they’ve been thinking about selling, or even knows someone who might, feel free to DM me the number and expected price. Just exploring options at the moment and looking for something with a nice pattern/style.looking foward to buy even random number if i find it attractive, please message. if you also plan to sell as the process is very easy and doesnt need another passing or new insurance for the vechicle for selling the current plate
I’m wondering if a chauffeur service in Dubai actually makes sense for busy days.
Like if someone has meetings, hotel pickups, dinner plans, shopping stops, or family visiting, would it be easier to book a car with driver for a few hours instead of taking Careem/taxis all day?
The convenience sounds nice, but I’m not sure if the cost is worth it compared to just booking rides as needed. Anyone here used a chauffeur service in Dubai? Was it actually smoother, or unnecessary?