I’m planning to move to Dubai for a longer period, but the only thing that’s holding me back is that I feel like it’s kind of "lifeless". I don’t really know how to explain it, but I feel like when you go out in Dubai, there just aren’t that many people around, and everything seems empty.
Is it really like this, or am I just making it up in my head?
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I’m sharing my experience because my Google review was reported and removed, and I want other pet owners to have access to the information before making a decision.
This is probably the 100th time I’ve had to write this. My genuine Google review keeps getting removed, along with reviews from other people. Instead of addressing the concerns being raised, all they seem to be doing is reporting negative reviews. Whenever a bad review disappears, there often seems to be a sudden surge of positive reviews within the hour.
Several people have also come forward to me saying they left Google reviews stating that they believed the punishment style used during training was harsh and involved excessive leash tugging, and they told me those reviews were removed as well.
I left my dog at Safe K9 Boarding & Training Dubai for approximately one month. Prior to boarding, she had never been around other dogs and had very limited exposure outside the home. She appeared completely healthy when I dropped her off.
Within a day of picking her up, she developed respiratory symptoms and was hospitalized. A respiratory PCR panel later came back positive for two contagious respiratory infections: Bordetella bronchiseptica and Mycoplasma.
I understand that boarding facilities can never guarantee a dog will not become sick, especially in environments where many dogs are together. My concern was not the illness itself, but how my concerns were handled afterward. I asked whether further investigation would be carried out for the wellbeing of other dogs and whether additional preventative measures could be considered in the future. I did not feel my concerns were taken seriously and their responses were very defensive.
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As a pet owner, watching your dog struggle with an illness is heartbreaking. I encourage anyone considering a boarding facility to do thorough research, ask detailed questions about health protocols, and make the decision they feel is best for their pet.
What are the sounds that you would call, the identity of Dubai??
Imagine you have the whole day free and a budget of AED 100.
Where are you going?
Looking for ideas beyond the usual malls and cafés.
Budget: 2k (bills included)
I work in tech and open for sharing apartment or studio if company is decent.
Lmk if you know about any place.
If there’s any genuine girl in dubai then hmu in dm
I am 16 and I badly want a bike I saved money for it but I can’t apply for license now I have to wait a year to get it, now I am thinking of getting it on someone’s name, is there will be any major issues if I get caught? What are the consequences I will face and I see a lot of teen rides 50cc bike don’t the police bother them they are too loud?!!!
please be honest.. its for my journel
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for someone experienced in installing a smart door lock in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Dubai.
The lock has already been purchased, and I just need professional installation. If you’ve used someone reliable before or can recommend a locksmith/technician who works in JVC, I’d appreciate any suggestions.
Please comment below or send me a DM with contact details, pricing, and availability.
Thanks in advance!
I’m looking for recommendations based on personal experience. Has anyone had a chalazion removed in Dubai?
Which clinic and doctor would you recommend?
Thank you!
m going to Dubai nect week but im still 20y old. Can I enter in Clubs with this ID with an extra tip or an ID on the phone. Im looking 21 but i dont know if they met me in. Are they very strict?
It’s been total of 3 years yet I haven’t made real friends in Dubai is it normal or it’s just me who feels like that I dont have people to hangout with and prefer to stay home.
I have a genuine question
So first of all I haven’t been to the gym in 2 months, and the day I decided to I went to do glute kickbacks on a machine as people do at a gym, and there’s a girl who was there who used to always give me dirty looks. and today she decided to wave her hands in front of me and told me I’m making to much noise and to stop, I proceeded to tell her it is a gym it’s not a library people make noise in a gym, if you have a issue use earphones like everyone else does.
( the noise was the cable machine, the plates make noise naturally as your leg comes down, the plates hit together it’s quite literally impossible for it to not make noise )
She does not have the right to tell people to be quiet in a gym, I have went to gyms all over the world with grown men shouting and throwing down weighted bars etc. so I don’t know what made her think she has the authority to say this.
She called the police, (so silly over such a small matter ) to which the police said I pick her side ( meaning the girl ) I said why? And he said because you made a noise and noises in the gym are annoying… I genuinely was like am I hearing things?.
The gym is a place where people work out and work out HARD. they shout they throw down things some people even do crazy stuff in the gym but the police saying that practically you need to be quiet in the gyms? This is strange I genuinely don’t understand why he said this and took her side.
The more I’m here the more strange this place is becoming.
Hi,
I am a 24F and I’ve recently moved to Dubai. While it’s an amazing place, It does get a little lonely because I have absolutely zero friends here. I live around Al Mankhool and was looking for some friends (preferably women) who wanted to explore Dubai together, hang out on weekends.
(P.S I am promise I’m not a dramatic backstabber
, just a genuine person looking for new friends)
Please help, this cat needs a safe place tonight. I found him outside, weak and dehydrated, with a small leg injury. He’s currently safe with me, but I can’t keep him due to my dogs and a family member’s allergy. I’ve reached out to rescues, vets, and posted widely, but haven’t found a solution yet. I’m offering AED 1,000 toward his vet care to help get him the treatment he needs. If you can foster, adopt, or connect me with someone who can, please message me as soon as possible. Thank you for caring. Located in Dubai, umm al sheif.
Hey everyone,
I was getting a bit tired of going to the exact same spots every weekend, and standard review apps feel more focused on business ratings than actual "hangout vibes."
So, I decided to build a community-based website where anyone can share their favorite locations and browse through spots others have found.
The goal is to make it super easy to discover new places to go with your friends.
It’s still in the early stages, and a map is only as good as its community! I’d absolutely love it if you guys could check it out, sign in, and add a few of your own favorite locations.
No photos needed: Don't worry about having the perfect picture; you can skip it.
AI descriptions are fine: If you don't feel like writing a paragraph, feel free to just use AI to generate the description for the spot.
I really want to see what kind of hidden gems we can uncover.
Check it out here: [filscup](http://filscup.tech)
Let me know what you think, and thank you so much to anyone who drops a pin!
hi everyone,
please i need help i am not asking for money or anything else, just food. haven't eaten for days now. even if its 10 aed biriyani that is ordered for me i'll be grateful. i have been a bit down lately. i just need food. thank you and God bless.
I’m an 18-year-old woman who is fascinated by Dubai’s luxury lifestyle, private house parties, and yacht events. I enjoy the atmosphere, networking opportunities, and the emphasis on privacy and discretion that the UAE is known for.
I’m interested in learning more about Dubai’s private social scene and hearing from people who have experience with these types of events. How do people typically get involved in these circles and receive invitations to private gatherings?