r/ourUAE

Over the past few weeks, there were quite a few posts with strong negative or full-of-hate takes on the other community that would regularly pull 150–300+ upvotes.

A few weeks ago, one of the main moderators got banned by Reddit for rule violations (which many in the community, including myself, saw as a positive step toward healthier discussion).

Out of curiosity, I’ve been checking back in, and it feels like overall activity and upvotes on similar posts have dropped SIGNIFICANTLY. Scrolling through recent threads, the numbers look much quieter compared to before.

It got me wondering (purely as a fun theory, not claiming anything definitive):

Was there possibly some botting or coordinated boosting going on to increase the negativity?

Just an observation!! I’m not trying to stir drama or accuse anyone specifically. Curious if others have noticed the same shift?

Would love to hear your thoughts (keep it civil please). 🙏🏼

I was browsing today and found a campaign code called ADHX that appears to give up to 10% cashback (capped at 50 AED) on selected categories.

The campaign is active from May 15 to June 15, so it looks like a seasonal Eid promotion.

I thought I’d share it here in case anyone is planning to shop for Eid and wants to see if it works on their cart.

Did anyone else try it? What categories did it work for?

Hello everyone,

I am writing this with deep humility and believe that someone may guide or assist me during a very difficult period in my life.

I currently have a legal financial case in Ajman, UAE, involving unpaid obligations totaling approximately AED 40,000.

Due to the situation, I was arrested and detained, but I was later released based on my health condition after authorities approved an installment payment arrangement for me.

As part of the agreement, I must make the first payment of AED 12,000 urgently.

If I fail to make this payment within the required time, there is a risk of re-arrest and my status remaining active as wanted in Ajman/UAE.

The remaining balance has already been structured into monthly installment payments 2555aed monthly and I am prepared to work and continue paying responsibly.

My current challenge is only the urgent first installment needed to secure my release status and avoid going back to prison.

I am respectfully asking if there is:

Any charitable organization,

Benevolent individual,

Financial support group,

Or anyone willing to offer a temporary loan or assistance,

that can help me through this emergency.

I have 2 sons teenagers ,am a single parents.

I don't want to leave them to prison.

I have no one to help me at this time.

I am willing to provide all supporting documents, proof of the case, installment approval papers, identification, and any verification needed. Once I stabilize and resume work fully, I am committed to paying back any loan or support received.

This situation has seriously affected my health and mental well-being, and I am sincerely asking for help, guidance, or direction from anyone who may know legitimate support channels in the UAE.

Thank you for taking the time to read my message. Any assistance, advice, referrals, or support will truly mean a lot to me.

God bless you all.

Let’s make this interesting.
You have AED 100,000 to invest ONLY within UAE options:
DFM / ADX stocks

UAE real estate (fractional or full)

Bonds / fixed income

Gold

❌ No US stocks
❌ No crypto

Your goal:
Build the best possible portfolio for next 3–5 years

Example:
40% Emaar

30% DEWA

20% ETF / Bonds

10% Cash

I will share mine once we get 10 people response.

TLDR: UAE authorities clarified that only Emirati citizens may wear Emirati national dress in advertisements and social media promotions. The rule aims to protect Emirati identity and prevent misuse, especially in commercial content where non-Emiratis wear the attire, use incorrect dialects, or portray stereotypes that may offend local culture.

Hi people,

Does anyone know where I can get Zamzam water from in Dubai/Sharjah? Preferably reasonably priced and authentic.

Thanks

We are sorry but quality control Is not in our hands right now, if we decide to use the best products we will have to close down as prices have drastically been increased and there are no customers. Our food taste has significantly dropped due to vegetables being spoilt, meat being old because it stays frozen for too long before landing in the UAE, good quality rice being no longer available or 4x the price, not being able to find the right cooking cream due to a shortage and the list goes on.

Closing down is not an option as we believe we will all bounce back one day and re opening is allot more harder then paying out of your pocket for a while + staff salaries.

We request you to support your local restaurants and if the taste feels off let them off for it and understand their situation aswell rather than asking for free food and writing bad reviews online. Most of us business owners have opened up after investing after selling our families assets back home and we are their only hopes so please be considerate

EDIT: By spoilt vegetables I meant in 8kg tomatoes/meat there will be 3kg ruined so we have to filter them out, sometimes a ruined piece is left behind and ruins the entire meal

Everything will pass one day and we will be awarded for our patience :)