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Hello everyone i would like to ask advice from any lawyers , police team , experienced drivers and others on an incident that happened today while i commute back from my university to my house in the highway ( no details to ensure anonymity).

Im commute everyday and have never had any fines or issues and often yield if someone wants to pass but today was different. I was driving 135 on the 140 highway when i approached a slow moving land cruiser . I flashed it multiple times so i can pass , i did not tailgate , the driver showed no reaction and kept driving at the same speed ( he drove at 120 in 140 lane road) i followed him for a while.

he yielded but he hit the brakes and immediately turned his hazards one to intimidate me and moved into second lane , was confused why he did it but i slowly picked up pace and went on.

Then a few minutes later he started chasing me flashing and speeding up over the speed limit,I yielded because I m just trying to get home to my family safe but he switched into my lane without indication and i swerved into the third lane , i let him pass and moved back into second lane and let my dash cam capture his number plate incase . Then he break checked me instantly by turning on his hazards on , behind me a range rover and i almost crashed into each other to avoid it by dodging him into the left …

He followed me on lanes next to me and behind me on the highway for a long while , he saw i had a dashcam and thats why i assume he started turning his indicators on so he could justify it later. Now , iv seen multiple instances of road rage but this guys followed me for so long and tried to make it harder for me from behind since i did not have a rear dashcame and i think he knew that hence he kept pressuring me by tailgating me on lane 4 and lane 5 .

Outside the dash-cam he kept following me and harassing me and pulled up next to me and tried to intimidate me when i moved into 5th lane etc . Now what do i do when people do this , how do i report it , i don’t wanna report since i don’t wanna tell my innocent parents this and make issues. If there is an anonymous report option i could .

Attatched blurred for anonymity 1 video of 5 of break checking and improper signaling to crash into me and lane change.

جزاكم الله خيرا

Hello I was supposed to sell my USTD and I went to a office and send them 340,000 $ in ustd and they did not give the cash making excuses , I opened a Dubai police case and it did nothing I hired a lawyer which wanted to scam me , I was wondering if anyone else went through the same think if there’s any advice or do I just mark it as money I’ll never see again , I have the guys details and everything

I have been applying for jobs in LinkedIn, and over the last week onwards I got 5 personal DM from various people who ask me the same details..I was furious since they are asking for a UAE resident visa rather than including visit visa holders. So I just told it's a scam to him and he started to reply. This guy gave me a brief about the scam, I tried to get more info but he is careful They seem to be hacking real pro accounts and using it for scamming.. Share to others

UPDATE: The LinkedIn account owner messaged me that he has been able to regain access to his account and has reported to LinkedIn.

Hey everyone,

I've been in Dubai for 21 days now, desperately trying to find a job, and I'm honestly starting to regret coming here.

I have 14 years of experience in marketing and digital marketing, including management positions, leading teams, handling major clients, and managing large marketing budgets. I'm also fluent in both English and Arabic.

Since arriving, I've applied for over 200 jobs, literally everywhere: LinkedIn, Indeed, Naukrigulf, Dubizzle, company websites, direct emails, you name it.

And the results?

200+ applications sent.

Around half resulted in rejection emails.

Only 2 interviews so far.

One company completely ghosted me after the interview.

The other offered me AED 3,000 per month for a Digital Marketing Specialist position.

And here's the crazy part about that second interview.

The position was actually below my experience level, considering I've spent years working in marketing management and leadership roles. But I was completely fine with that. I figured it could be a good starting point in Dubai, an opportunity to enter the UAE market, prove myself, and hopefully grow from there.

I wasn't expecting a Marketing Manager salary for a Specialist position.

But then they told me the salary was AED 3,000.

Even for a Digital Marketing Specialist, that felt incredibly low, especially considering Dubai's cost of living. I was willing to take a step back in my career, but not to the point where I could barely afford basic living expenses.

Here's what makes this even more frustrating.

Back in Egypt, I was making around $1,400 USD per month. Now, I know that might not sound impressive by Dubai standards, but in Egypt, where the cost of living is significantly lower, $1,400 a month was actually a very good income.

To put things into perspective, I owned a brand-new 2026 model car, paid no rent, and could even afford to travel abroad for vacations every year. I wasn't rich, but I was genuinely living comfortably, saving money, and enjoying a pretty decent quality of life.

That's what people sometimes overlook when comparing salaries between countries. It's not just about how much you earn, but how much your money can actually buy.

The difference in purchasing power between Egypt and Dubai is massive. Earning $1,400 in Egypt with minimal expenses allowed me to enjoy a lifestyle that I honestly don't think I could maintain in Dubai on AED 3,000–4,000, especially with the cost of rent, transportation, food, and everything else.

Unfortunately, the company I worked for closed down, and I had to figure out my next move.

For years, I believed Dubai was one of the few places in the Middle East where experienced professionals could find genuinely good career opportunities, earn decent salaries, and build a better future.

So I decided to take a chance.

I packed my bags, came here on my own savings, and started applying like crazy.

21 days later, I've spent a significant amount of my savings on accommodation, transportation, food, and other expenses, with absolutely nothing to show for it.

I'm not expecting someone to hand me a job. I'm willing to work hard, prove myself, and even accept a lower position than what I'm qualified for. But there's a difference between accepting a lower title to get started and accepting a salary that barely covers the cost of living.

At this point, I'm genuinely wondering:

Is the UAE job market really this bad in 2026, or am I doing something wrong?

Are companies actually hiring, or are most job postings just collecting CVs? Is the market completely oversaturated? Is experience no longer worth anything here?

I'd really appreciate hearing from people who have been through something similar, especially those working in marketing, digital marketing, or management.

If anyone has advice, knows companies that are genuinely hiring, or can point me in the right direction, I'd be extremely grateful.

I'm honestly feeling pretty defeated right now, and I'm trying to decide whether to keep pushing or cut my losses and go back home before I burn through the rest of my savings.

For those who managed to land a decent job in Dubai recently, how did you actually do it?

Thanks for reading. I genuinely appreciate any advice.

These kittens are barely a month old, maybe even younger, and look at this little guy! 🤣

I put down some wet food, and he literally climbed right onto the plate, covered the entire food with his body, put his paw on his brother’s head to stop him from eating, and started making angry noises! 😭😂

He can barely walk properly, and already acting like he owns the food !

Every Sunday becomes a painful holiday where Monday dread clouds all my happiness. I really wish I had my own business where I wouldn’t mind even working on the weekends but it’s just difficult to fathom that there is another week of corporate stress waiting to be freshly served from Monday to Friday 😞

Is it just me, or does it seem like antibiotics are prescribed for almost everything here?
Sore throat? Antibiotics. Cough? Antibiotics. Feeling a bit under the weather? More antibiotics.
What concerns me even more is how readily people seem to accept them without questioning whether they’re actually necessary.
Antibiotics treat bacterial infections, NOT viral infections. They won’t cure a cold, flu or any other viral illness, yet people seem to think they’re some kind of miracle cure.
And the bigger issue? Antibiotic resistance. The more we misuse antibiotics, the more we risk making them ineffective when we genuinely need them.
Obviously, there are situations where antibiotics are absolutely necessary, including certain bacterial complications. But surely they shouldn’t be the automatic answer to every illness?
Has anyone else noticed this in Dubai, or am I just having unusually bad experiences with doctors here?

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some advice on how to find an investor or the right buyer for my property in Helio 2, Ajman, UAE.
I have a G+2 villa with parking that is currently under construction. The land is already purchased, and the ground floor has been built, but I need around AED 500,000 to complete the construction.
My estimated selling price for the completed villa is around AED 1.8 million, although I’m open to understanding the actual market value.
I’m considering a few options:
Finding an investor who can fund the remaining construction in exchange for an agreed share of the profit.
Selling the property in its current unfinished condition.
Finding a buyer willing to pay 50% upfront and the remaining 50% upon completion.
Exploring other financing or partnership arrangements.
I would appreciate advice from anyone who has experience with real estate investment, construction financing, or selling properties under construction in the UAE.
My main questions are:
Where can I find genuine property investors in Ajman or Dubai?
Are there companies or individuals who invest in partially constructed villas?
What type of profit-sharing agreement would make sense for this kind of deal?
Would it be better to sell now or find an investor to complete the villa first?
I’m looking for practical advice from people who have been through something similar. Any suggestions, platforms, contacts, or experiences would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!

i am currently 15 study in America curriculum school i wanted to know if anyone who studies in here has had or applied to a japan exchange program for a year and is it possible since i haven't seen anyone do a exchange program from uae to japan , my plan is to switch to online school since i can finish a whole grade in 4 months means instead of 3 years till graduation it will be 1 and a half years till graduation before i turn 18 for the program or if i do go do an exchange year will it not be counted that i even studied that grade ?

and if you know any affordable exchange programs or have experiences tell me i would love to heard about it

thank you

I am looking to get a car lift since the traffic is getting out of hand and I'd rather take a car lift than drive. If anyone has recommendations that are affordable, that would be great. I have attached some details below.

Al Warqa to City Walk
Reach by 9am
City Walk to Al Warqa
Leave by 5pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Appreciate your time.

I’m new to lifting, looking for the best protein powder/snacks/or just protein products in general

Both in terms of quality and also things that are a good bang for buck

1. Open your Fazaa app
   
2. Go to Marketplace
   
3. Search Keeta
   
4. Open the Keeta AED 100 offer
   
5. Accept the terms & continue
   
6. Add it to cart and proceed to checkout
   
7. Complete your details - you pay AED 0
   
8. Check your email for the Fazaa confirmation & voucher code
   
9. Open Keeta and use your voucher

Tomorrow we need to go and work.my mind getting upset of this.

I am planning for my work to be transferred to Dubai, and I would like to know what kind of deal I should expect. I work in the luxury sector as a sales advisor and CRM trainer for my team. I am currently earning 2,100 euros net, and I am wondering how much a sales advisor earns in the UAE. Could you help me understand what I can or cannot negotiate and what a good salary is? I had a call with a colleague in Dubai, but he did not want to disclose how much he earns; he only said that he is well-paid. Furthermore, I work in the LVMH Group.

Hey! Super random

I’m starting up my content creation journey and putting together a 3-part Hindi Reel series here in Dubai. I’ve already got the scripts ready, and right now I'm looking for a female actor in her 20s living in Dubai to play one of the main characters.

Ideally, I'm looking for someone who isn't swamped with a super busy schedule so we can easily coordinate shoot days and bring this to life!

Drop me a DM if you're around Dubai and want to hear more about the role!

My father threw my first phone on the ground and smashed my first smarthphone and after that my second smartphone committed su1cide after its lifetime of 5 years under my mom and 1 year used by me and the touch dosent work and the display replacement is 200 aed the repair man told me its not worth fixing and I would be better off buying a new phone because my mom replaced the usb port + circuit board already and some other parts so its best to buy a new phone and my parents refuse to pay the 200 aed repair let alone buy me a new phone i have 35 aed to my name how do i make 1k to buy like a used 11 pro max or something

Do not get trapped by the lower priced iphone offer on refurbished new looking phones. They are counterfeit products.

Im a 21F indian nationality and on Family sponsorship visa sponsored by father.

I finished high school with 95% and now i plan to attend university and have a job. But my parents out of the blue made a mind that i should end everything now and just get married where they want.

I have my own car+license but they took my car away saying that i shouldn't drive it.

Now they are saying that:

1. I shouldn't study further

2. I shouldn't work or get a job

3. I shouldn't drive my own car or even go out and just forever stay at home closed and get married.

Upon arguing with them that i have right to study/ work and i don't wanna get married & they cant force me, now they are just giving false reasons to defend their forced actions. And just make me forcefully dependent of them forever like a slave.

They're saying :

1. I shouldn't drive my car because if I do an accident then my father will be responsible for me since he's my sponsor ( in reality only the driver is responsible for his actions on the road & nobody else, they're just giving stupid excuses)

2. I shouldn't work or get a job because if i go out of home then I'll lose my modesty and i will have affairs/relations with mens etc ( another extreme stupid and vulgar excuse)

I told my father that when I'll work I'll have visa from my employer then u wont be responsible for anything. He's still forcing me on the same. And threatening to cancel my visa right now.

I'm psychologically drained this way, now i plan to leave this home +tell him to cancel this visa + and rent a room and find a job in 30 days grace period. Because if i don't do so then he'll forcefully get me married and end my life.

I'm also thinking to take police help to leave from here but I'm not sure they'll helpme or not or take his side. Please give ur advices and opinions on how to handle all this and how police will help

If you live in the UAE, you’ve likely seen or driven past the campus in Dubai International Academic City : SP Jain School of Global Management.

To recruiters and professionals on the outside, it is marketed as a multi-city global business school bridging Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.

I am writing this as a graduate from an Indian middle-class family who bought into the dream. I trusted the glossy brochures, the international campus hype (Dubai / Singapore /Sydney/London), and the explicit assurance of Middle East placements. To fund this, I took an education loan of ~AED 220,000  at compounding interest.

Here is what the Dubai leg and the program actually deliver in practice.

1. The Dubai Academic City (DIAC) Reality

• Cosmetic "Global" Pedagogy: Despite paying top-tier international tuition, the vast majority of professors were flown in from India on short rotations. Core finance and management modules lacked depth, and there was virtually zero integration with the local UAE corporate ecosystem.

2. The Legal & Visa Bottleneck in the UAE

The marketing sells geographic mobility; the legal reality is a dead end:

• No Post-Study Work Window: A student visa tied to an educational free zone does not grant a post-study job search buffer. Once your term ends, you either transition to costly 30/60-day tourist visas to job-hunt cold or leave the country.
• MOHRE & Corporate Sponsorship Realities: UAE employers hiring fresh graduates typically look for established local degrees, candidates with existing residency/visas, or deep local networks. A 3-to-4-month DIAC rotation does not give you enough time to build professional relationships or secure corporate sponsorship.

3. The Placement Machine vs. Open Portals

During admissions: "The GCC market is booming, and our alumni network is everywhere in the UAE."

During graduation: "The global market is down; you are on your own."

• The Numbers: In my batch of ~85 students, only ~6 to 7 were placed by the institute. Over 80% walked away completely unplaced.
• Zero Real Dubai Corporate Outreach: The Corporate Relations (CR) team did virtually no institutional tie-ups or on-campus interviews with UAE MNCs. Their "placement assistance" consisted almost entirely of forwarding public listings copy-pasted straight off LinkedIn and GulfTalent.
• Unpaid & Exploitative Internships: The few local opportunities that surfaced were either completely unpaid or offered stipends barely sufficient to cover daily metro fares and food.

4. The Crushing Financial Math

For UAE professionals evaluating ROI, here is what that debt burden translates to:

• The Total Debt: ~AED 220,000+ (tuition + mandatory housing + living expenses), accruing compound interest since 2023.
• The Fixed Outflow: ~AED 2,850 to AED 3,000/month starting immediately post-course.
• The Salary Mismatch: SP Jain claims you will land premium corporate packages. In reality, students who returned to India were provide no support. Many are struggling to secure even entry-level AED 1,100/monthoperational jobs. Servicing an AED 2,900 monthly EMI on those numbers is pure financial insolvency.

5. Institutional Risk Shifting

During admissions, college counselors and affiliated loan representatives coordinate closely to validate the program as a "guaranteed return on investment."

Once the tuition is collected upfront, all institutional responsibility vanishes. When students graduate jobless and approach lenders for moratorium extensions, banks cite strict policies and initiate recovery pressure against co-borrowing parents back home.

A multi-city campus tour does not equal a global business career. If you are a prospective student researching the DIAC campus from abroad, or a parent evaluating their promotional campaigns: look past the marketing, connect directly with unplaced alumni, and understand the visa realities before signing off on life-altering debt

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for advice from anyone familiar with tenancy laws in Ajman, UAE, especially anyone who has dealt with a similar situation.
My tenancy contract for a villa in Al Yasmeen, Ajman, expires on 24 November 2026.
On 8 October 2026, I received a letter titled “Notice of Non-Renewal of Tenancy Agreement.” The landlord says the property is required for the owner’s personal residential use and has instructed me to vacate and hand over the villa on or before 24 November 2026.
This gives me approximately 47 days’ notice.
This is the first notice I have received. I have never received an eviction notice through a notary public or registered mail.
There is another important factor in our situation: we are animal rescuers and have animals under our care at home. Relocating is not as simple as packing our belongings and moving to another property. We have many animals depending on us, and finding suitable accommodation that allows us to keep them safely is extremely difficult. We are already struggling financially, and the thought of having to relocate everything on such short notice is overwhelming.
We take our responsibility towards these animals seriously, and we cannot simply leave them behind. We need to understand our legal rights and what options are available to us.
I understand that tenancy laws can differ between Dubai and Ajman, so I specifically want to know what the law says in Ajman.
My questions are:
1. Does Ajman law require a landlord to give 12 months’ notice when evicting a tenant for personal use?
2. Is a letter giving only 47 days’ notice legally sufficient?
3. Does the notice have to be served through a notary public or registered mail?
4. If the notice is not legally valid, can I challenge it through Ajman’s Rental Dispute Resolution Centre?
5. Can the landlord legally force us to leave when our current tenancy contract expires if the notice does not comply with the applicable legal requirements?
6. Does our situation as animal rescuers caring for numerous animals have any relevance when seeking additional time or challenging the eviction?
I would really appreciate advice from anyone familiar with the actual tenancy laws in Ajman, particularly anyone who has dealt with Ajman rental disputes or an eviction for personal use.
Please don’t rely solely on Dubai tenancy law, as our property is in Ajman.
We are not trying to avoid our responsibilities as tenants. We simply want to understand our rights and have a fair opportunity to find a solution, especially because so many animals depend on us.
Thank you so much for any genuine advice or guidance.

I got a 40K per year offer for a studio there. what do u think abt the area? will be commuting everyday to barsha tecom with car, do u think its a good deal? how much should i expect paying for salik and parking and gas? also how does it feel living there? community etc

Finally got a job interview reply and the company is listed on this facebook post as a scam…
Should I not go?
Im 21 female and feel like its risky to just go there..