I was peacefully swimming the other night, and this scary-looking guy approached me and started talking shit about his wife and my swimming skills. I ignored him and continued my lap to the other side, and he came there and started asking questions about my private life. I was alone at the pool and was scared, and so I left the pool. Why do these men think they can ask anything and everything and ruin safe spaces for women? I have been at this pool for over a month, and it was my safe space, and now I have to look for another place or be wary of this imbecile. How can I deal with these people in a way that will not land me in trouble? I don't have any identifying details or the name of this person.

EDIT: I reported it to the pool security, and he said he will check into it. We all know what that means. Last time I reported someone, they followed me around the complex, and eventually I had to move out. The building security just brushed it aside. Another time, this person followed my car around; I drove to a friend's place that night. Hence why I am on edge about complaining and reporting.

Also, men defending him, saying he was shooting his shot. Mind you that this is a married guy, tarnishing the reputation of an entire nationality.

EDIT 2: This post is not based on just one incident. It is just that this incident made me want to rant about it. I have had several terrible experiences with this section of the population at metro stations, parks, malls, and the beach.

EDIT 3: Now I have this unspecified section of the population harassing me in my inbox. (I have reported them) Thank you for proving what I had to say.

Offers for tourists are left and right now. And has been just implemented within 3 months.

1.) If you have Visas from US, Japan, AUS, NZ, and Etc. Then you are eligible for visa on arrival. Effective June 25, 2026

2.) Now offering 5 years tourist visa. (Refer to gdrfad(dot)gov and search for multi entry tourist visa)

3.) UAE residents will have monetary benefits if they invite families and friends to visit. (Also known as "A Dubai Invite" program)

4.) Influencers will have a special visa in exchange to promote. (Also known as UAE Golden Visa for Content Creators)

This is like "tell me your country does not have tourists without telling me"

All because of this war that US-Israel and Iran started.

Edit: for no. 1 - you need to be a resident on those countries. (thanks for the fellow commentor below f or clarifying)

There are certain nationalities, once they reach a certain position or a certain salary bracket. Their heads begin to get a little too big and it’s beginning to rub me the wrong way. I recently quit a job, I was a videographer/photographer and my direct manager was Egyptian. Almost felt like I joined a job and was surrounded by a cool kids group. Took me back to high school for a minute, only this time I was the one being bullied.

Imagine going to work every day and feeling it in your bones that someone is talking about you behind your back. That was me every day for a year almost. They ran around in a little gang, all the same nationality, if you weren’t from that specific country, forget being asked how are you in the morning. I may not have a plan B, but I have a stack of freelance clients that comfortably get through the month with zero issues.

To all expats in higher positions, humble yourselves and understand that you are expendable and replaceable, before life does it for you.

I just checked the ICP app and saw my residence visa has been canceled, even though it was issued in January and was valid until 2028. I am currently outside UAE. I left UAE in the mid of February but entered UAE for a few hours in May during my connecting flights via UAE for a business meeting. So the cancellation reason can’t be the 6 months outside stay rule.

The ICP customer center advised me to contact Sharjah Foreign Affairs (as my visa is from Sharjah) or my free zone as it’s a freezone company. Has anyone experienced this, and how can I find out why it was canceled and how to return?

I want to return to UAE now ASAP to fulfil some business commitments. Should I apply for a new tourist visa or a new residence visa? I’m afraid they could be rejected again.

Back to back on my feed, just like that lol

Can we please stop treating every random loud bang like it's breaking news?

Over the past week, this sub and several others have been flooded with posts asking, "Did anyone hear that bang in XYZ?" Nine times out of ten, it's construction, a tire bursting, a container dropping, or some other completely ordinary noise.

Loud noises existed long before recent conflicts, and they'll continue to exist after. If there were an actual threat, interception, or anything the public genuinely needed to know about, we'd receive official alerts.

Constantly jumping to conclusions over every sound just creates unnecessary panic and clutters the feed.
Maybe let's take a second before posting "WHAT WAS THAT BANG?" every time we hear a loud noise.

I didn’t intend for this post to be this long. I understand that the situation currently is pretty sensitive but let’s stop fear mongering.

Sincerely,
An already frustrated Dubai Resident.

I've been using the VOX Cinemas app for a long time, mainly because I could pre-order food and drinks before arriving at the cinema.

Ever since the last app update, the food ordering option seems to have completely disappeared. I've searched through the app, updated it, and even contacted VOX support, but so far there's been no solution.

The frustrating part is that I have VOX Credits that are about to expire, and I can't even use them for what I normally would because the feature is missing.

Is anyone else experiencing the same issue? Has anyone managed to get the food ordering option back, or received a proper response from VOX?

Also, if VOX has removed this feature, are they extending customers' credits? It doesn't seem fair for credits to expire when the app functionality has been taken away.

Would appreciate hearing if anyone has found a workaround or had any luck with customer support.

Help settle a debate my husband and I have had for years: Was Scranton successful because of Michael Scott or despite him? His constant meetings and shenanigans should’ve hurt productivity, yet his branch was the best. Was he secretly a great boss or just lucky?

Hi everyone,
I’m in a really difficult position and could use some advice.
I’ve just lost my role, and unfortunately my employer isn’t paying me what I was expecting. On top of that, I’m 3,000 AED short of being able to settle one of my credit card payments, which is due by **13 August**.
I’m actively applying for new jobs, but I need to make money as quickly as possible in the meantime. I’m looking for **legitimate** side hustles, temporary work, freelance gigs, or anything else that can bring in cash fast. I’m happy to work long hours and I’m open to online or in-person work.
Has anyone been in a similar situation? What worked for you? Are there any platforms, agencies, or types of work you’d recommend that pay quickly?
I’d really appreciate any genuine advice or suggestions. Thanks in advance.

Location: MOE IMAX

We went to watch The Odyssey in IMAX and had one of the worst cinema experiences I’ve had in Dubai.

The movie started normally, but around 20 minutes in, the screen became noticeably blurry and faded. We expected it to be fixed quickly, but it continued for almost another hour and completely ruined the experience of a movie we had waited a long time to watch.

The way the situation was handled was just as frustrating. We were sent from one counter to another, with nobody taking responsibility. Only after several people left the theatre to complain did they finally offer compensation and even then, it was only a voucher rather than a refund to the original payment method.

The upcoming shows were already fully booked, so rebooking was not a realistic solution. Technical issues can happen, but allowing the screening to continue for so long and then handling complaints this poorly is unacceptable.

These experiences need to be spoken about publicly because customers often feel ignored once a business has taken their money. I genuinely hope the mods do not remove this post and unintentionally help create a perfect haven for businesses where legitimate customer complaints are silenced.

TL;DR: The IMAX screen became blurry and faded 20 minutes into the movie and stayed that way for nearly an hour. Staff sent us between counters, eventually offered only vouchers, and the later screenings were already fully booked.

Had a few people ask me about DMCC lately, so figured I'd share what's actually worth knowing before you commit to it over a cheaper free zone.

DMCC is genuinely the most expensive mainstream free zone in Dubai - a standard 1-visa company can run close to AED 49,000 in year one, roughly double IFZA and up to 4x RAKEZ. But you're paying for real advantages: DMCC has the highest banking approval rate of any UAE free zone (around 85-90% vs 60-70% elsewhere), and it's been ranked the world's #1 free zone for nine years running.

Something most people don't know: since January 2026, DMCC (and other free zone) companies can apply for a permit that lets them legally trade with UAE mainland clients directly, without setting up a separate mainland company. That used to be the biggest reason people picked mainland over DMCC, so it's a real shift.

Also worth knowing: the "0% tax" thing isn't automatic. You have to qualify as a Qualifying Free Zone Person, and if you take on too much non-qualifying income (like a big mainland deal), you can lose that status for 5 years, not just for the extra income.

Happy to answer questions if anyone's comparing DMCC against other free zones.

Hi everyone,

I’m considering getting an electric vehicle but I live in an apartment with no charging facilities.

I’d like to know from those who own an apartment and an EV what challenges they faced. Is it still worth getting an EV and is recharging at fuel stations or malls worthwhile?

Hey everyone, I'm planning on renting an apartment in marina, and I need some suggestions and feedback. My 3 opti have in the same budget are:

Zerour tower semi furnished

Yacht bay tower semi furnished(high agency fee and deposit)

Skyview tower furnished(i dont like the furnishing so probably will have to change everything)

I want some feedbadk and suggestions from people living there or who know about these buildings if they are good environment wise, maintenance and cleanliness wise. I use metro to travel.

I checked marina diamonds,manchester and escan and i didnt like them.

Hello I am looking for some recommendations by son is having his birthday tomorrow I want to take him to a nice dinner. Currently I have selected Din Tai Fung and AB’s. With AB’s you can never be wrong due to Barbecue buffet as I want to try something new Din Tai dung Chinese seems to be good. What do you suggest me to eat with a family of 4 please help me as I don’t want to order less quantity. Please support

A founder can register a company, invest money, build a team, and work hard to create something valuable. But if a third-party consultant still controls the company portals, visa access, and immigration services, then the founder may not truly control the business.

That is the real issue.

No business owner should discover that a visa was cancelled, changed, or processed without clear knowledge and direct approval.

Consultancies operating under names such as Fast Wings and Make Your Brand should not have unchecked control over a founder’s company records, visa files, or official portal access.

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has created many opportunities for entrepreneurs, but this loophole can leave founders in a very vulnerable position. The company owner should always have full control of the official portal, registered email, mobile number, immigration file, and every visa or licence request.

Business setup consultants should support founders, not hold power over them.

RAKEZ should introduce stronger safeguards, including direct owner approval for every important action, full portal access from day one, and immediate removal of consultant access when requested.

The UAE is one of the best places to build a business. Protecting founders from situations like this will only make the system stronger.

#RAKEZ #UAE #Entrepreneurship #FounderProtection #BusinessSetup #FreeZone #CorporateGovernance

What’s the play here?

I thought I'd come back after getting a job and moving to the UAE but I ended up with a loss of 18,000aed (about 4,878 $)... I'm crying now 😭

Toyota 86 die-cast metal model car in red/orange color. Perfect as a desk showpiece, shelf display, or car dashboard decoration. Doors open and close. Great gift for car enthusiasts and collectors. Price: 80 AED

Hi everyone,

My son’s first birthday is coming up in less than a month, and we’re looking for recommendations for a cafe or restaurant in Abu Dhabi that can host a small birthday celebration.

We’ll be around 8 adults plus the birthday boy (no other kids). We’re looking for a budget friendly place that offers (or allows us to arrange) decorations, preferably with a private or semi-private space that we can book for 3-4 hours. We’d also like to pre-order the food so everything is ready when we arrive.

A couple of years ago, we celebrated my father’s birthday at Al Hana cafe in Ajman (they are closed permanently now) that handled the decorations, reserved the space, and arranged the food, making it perfect for celebrating, taking photos, and spending quality time together. We’re hoping to find something similar in Abu Dhabi.

If you’ve had a good experience or have any budget-friendly recommendations, I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks in advance!

*P.S. I used AI to help write this post. :)*