I have received many cold calls to which I always pick up say “not interested” and cut the call.

It cuts to the chase, doesn’t waste my time or theirs.

Today I got a call from someone they started the regular saying “I received your inquiry..” I said sorry I’m not interested and cut the call.

She calls back few seconds later angry saying “you should not have cut the call” “how dare you cut it, that is disrespectful”

I got straight with her and simply said “cold calls are not legal either and I can fully report your number. Pls never contact me again”

To which she said “I have your inquiry right here” (I never sent one to them and that inquiry must have been months old to some random development just to see their brochure)
“Pls report my number”

I did report the number out of pure spite but I’m just wondering the audacity of this person. You’re the one calling me on a working day.

A dealership in Dubai called me and offered an AED 249 car inspection and maintenance package. After I arrived, I was told that the offer only covered an oil change, with no proper vehicle inspection.
I was then offered more expensive services and agreed to an underbody rust-proofing treatment.
The rust-proofing alone cost AED 999 + VAT, bringing my total bill to AED 1,347.15.
My car was returned after a little over two hours. When I checked the underside at home, I could still see rust on several metal components, and I couldn’t see an obvious difference.
I understand rust-proofing doesn’t necessarily remove existing rust, but I wasn’t given a clear explanation of the work performed.
Has anyone experienced something similar in Dubai? Is this price reasonable, and what would you do to resolve the issue?

I just sold my car and I need to make a 600,000 AED deposit into Wio Personal. Obviously they don't have any physical branches. How would I be able to do this?

Need urgent advice for a France Business Visa from the UAE. I am an Indian passport holder living in Dubai on a UAE work visa. My company is France-based and I have an official workshop to attend there on November 16, 2026. I completed my online application form, but on the VFS portal, the earliest available appointment slot at the Abu Dhabi center is for November 18, which is too late for my travel. Since I need to get my passport back before November 16, I am planning to go to VFS Abu Dhabi around November 1st or 2nd to try for a fast-track option. Does anyone know if VFS Abu Dhabi allows emergency walk-ins for Indian nationals with an official business invitation letter if I pay for the Super Premium Lounge on the spot? Please share your recent experiences with walk-ins there or how long the processing time is taking for Indian passport holders in the UAE

Hi everyone, I’m just posting this here to see if someone has recently gone through a similar situation.

I was born here, lived here my whole life (i know that is irrelevant) but that said, I have always been on my father’s sponsorship, visa was never an issue for me, but now my father is 62 and facing a visa renewal right at the moment I am about to start a new job at a Tier 1 MNC, the issue is, we’re not very hopeful my father’s renewal will go through even tho he was been with the same employer for 30+ years, it’s his age and he doesn’t have a bachelor’s degree.

Long story short, I have requested my new employer to apply for a non-sponsored work permit for me since my resident visa is valid until 2027, the issue is my father’s renewal is happening right at the same time,
A) will that affect my work permit issuance?
B) if my father’s visa renewal gets delayed will my work permit also get delayed? Which will impact my start date at the new company.
C) if i cancel my visa and take the company’s visa, what are the chances it will get rejected?

And I’m honestly so confused if i should just take the employer visa or stay and wait for my dad’s visa renewal.

Thank you.

Which bank currently offers highest interest rate for fixed deposits? Wio has very less interest without salary and 5k spending. I know Mashreq has 6.25%. Any other banks offering similar or more? Especially after recent fed hike?

Can anyone suggest some good hotels with balcony in high rise, for good breeze and pleasant vibe

Hi everyone! Just wanted to ask if anyone has experienced something similar.

I used to have a ecommerce trade license issued in Sharjah, but it has already expired, and I haven’t renewed or officially cancelled it yet.

I’m currently outside the UAE and planning to travel back for a visit. My concern is whether the expired license could cause any issues at immigration or if there’s a possibility of being stopped or held at the airport.

Has anyone experienced this with a Sharjah freelance trade license? Were you able to enter or leave the UAE without any issues?

Also, does anyone know if leaving an expired trade license uncancelled could result in fines, legal issues, or a travel ban?

I’d really appreciate any advice or firsthand experiences, especially from anyone who
has dealt with the same situation in Sharjah.
Thanks in advance!

Have you guys visited Global Village this season? Looking for some new places to try food at, what are your recommendations?

My visa application got rejected and I was advised I should get a PRO to help me apply again. Do you have any recommendations? What is the price range I can expect? it’s an employee visa application for a FZ company I own myself. Any insight is welcome. Thanks in advance!

I had a wonderful stay at Pullman downtown last weekend and would love to find similar places within or around downtown for next time. I am looking for places with great views. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

The lights in the parks are switched off at night , making the parks very dark and difficult for residents to use safely. Residents are also paying Dubai Municipality housing so atleast we can use of that.

Long story short, I spoke to a real estate agent and went to view an apartment. during the viewing i was promised a washing machine in the unit. Throughout the process there have been several back and fourths about how this washing machine will be in the unit.

Fast forward two weeks, I move in and there’s no washing machine. I ask the building management if they can put it back in the apartment and they tell me that they don’t provide.

Went back to the agent and showed him the email trails and he said that it’s weird and he’s had conversations regarding this washing machine with the building management.

I’d like to escalate this issue because one of the main reasons I moved in is because there is a washing machine already in the unit. and i generally and genuinely cannot afford to be buying one at the moment.

It’s been very frustrating going back and fourth with everyone. I genuinely don’t necessarily care about how i get a washing machine in the unit but i can’t afford one and i was promised one.

Is there any potential solution i could find that would have me with a washing machine and not pay a crazy amount for it?

Hi All,
I’m looking to hire a chauffeur service for myself. I don’t have my driver’s license yet but in the process of getting it done now, however until then, I’d like to explore how much it would cost to hire a chauffeur service? For context, I would need the car & driver for 2-3 days a week only and drive to AD from Dubai (to my office and back, I leave at 7am and finish work at 4.30pm)
I know there are carlift services available however I don’t want to opt for this as it’s not legal and I also do not have the option to spend extra time commuting due to other personal obligations. I also have a back-related issue which prevents me from sitting for long hours so carlift is not ideal.
Any recommendations on the company I can use or any contacts you may have would be extremely helpful.
Thank you!

Thinking about taking learning Japanese seriously and was wondering if there are any study groups out there or classes that people can recommend? I have have been working through the genki 1 book but I know the only way to actually get anywhere is to have some kind of back and forth with people who are studying too.

I got a PC that powers on but no video output and non of the USB ports work. I borrowed a motherboard and a power supply and installed those but still the same issue.

I want to take it somewhere for someone to do a full diagnosis to know exactly whats wrong so I know what parts to spend on before I start splurging. Hopefully someone that won’t charge much to do so.

I was born and raised here, I am 26 and am still struggling to find a job paying me more than 4k.
I am wondering if there are others in a similar situation because a lot of posts only seem to talk about people who moved here past couple years for work

Long shot since I’m not sure if there are any Azizi residents here. I’m talking about the incident involving a guy for whom the police came. It was a bit terrifying.

I’m new here and I don’t know if this is normal for 1BHK in JVC (chiller not included) it’s my second month here

Has anyone who uses Citylink noticed that bus pooling is no longer available in areas like Al Furjan, Dubai Marina and JVC?

These areas were being serviced last month, but I can’t seem to find the same availability on the app recently.

Does anyone know if the routes have been temporarily suspended or if there are plans to resume service? It was a convenient option for daily commuting, so I was wondering if anyone has heard anything from Citylink.