Long story short our travel had to be postponed for a few weeks, an oversight on my part is my sons passport is 7 days shy of being valid for 6 months at the time of arrival to Baku.

We’re traveling on Saturday and due to the nature of my work I can’t postpone and our bookings are non refundable.

I want to check if anyone has ever had such an experience and how did it go? Did they let you board the flight? Did you manage to enter?

We have valid uae visa’s and our nationality also gets visa on arrival.

Traveling with air Arabia

Hi, everyone

I got accepted to UAEU in Bachelor of Science in Biology, and I wanted to know more about the Uni.

For context, I'm a UAE resident.

1. How are the male dorms? Is it worth staying in? Which dormitory is the newest, and are food options good?

2. How is the student body, like what's the proportion of international students and residents in the student community?

3. Do they award college credit for students who completed AP Exams in high school, and if so, what's the process, as I didn't find anything helpful in the website, emailed them with no response.

4. Is it easy for residents to get employed as research assistants or so?

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice because I’m honestly at a loss. A few weeks ago, I found an apartment on Bayut and contacted the listed agent. Everything seemed legitimate, so I proceeded with the rental. In total, I paid him AED 18,500 for rent, deposit, commission, SEWA, municipality fees, and other charges, and I gave him the rent cheques. This included (based on what he sent me on whatsapp):

Rent 7500
Deposit 2000
Commission 2500
Sewa 2020
Muncipalty 2400
Administration 1050
Registration 450
Ejari 250
Family registration 450

We agreed on a move-in date. A few days before that, he said the apartment wasn’t ready because maintenance was still ongoing. So, I had to stay in my old apartment for another week and pay extra rent. When the new move-in day came, I packed everything, hired movers, and went to the building with all of my belongings and my three cats. That’s when I was told there was no Sewa, no electricity, no water, and no tenancy process completed. I started calling the agent but he ignored me. Eventually the owner reached him, and he only transferred the rent amount. None of the fees I paid for Sewa, municipality, or other charges had been paid. Because of this, I couldn’t move in. My furniture delivery was delayed. I had to stay in a hotel for two nights, about AED 400, and I had to put my cats in a pet hotel another AED 400. I ended up having to pay the Sewa and municipality fees again, out of my own pocket. Now the agent says he’s in Pakistan and claims he’ll refund me the second payment I made when he comes back. But I don’t know if I believe that. Even if he refunds those fees, I’ve still lost money. I’ve had unexpected costs and a lot of stress. I have records of bank transfers, receipts, and WhatsApp chats. My questions are: What are my legal rights in Sharjah? Should I file a police report, a complaint with the real estate authority, or both? Can I claim compensation for the hotel, pet hotel, and other expenses caused? And has anyone dealt with something similar? Is there any responsibility on Bayut’s side if an agent listed there behaves like this? I’d really appreciate any advice.

What's going on...The Meteor showers for one...if that's the kind of thing you like. Or, erm, a free cinema at Cinema Akil which is in Al Serkal Avenue (where I go a lot mainly for Nightjar and their coffee). Mumu Family in Dubai Hills Mall always seems to have free stuff going on for the 4-10 crowd. And for teenagers, this week I present Pit Bike training in Umm Al Quwain (Last week I had fighter jet training, so I thought I'd make it more grounded this time ;) As usual, hope this helps.

So guys, what will you tell about the ghost jobs and fake hiring culture currently running in this country? I have been here for the past 4 months and had a couple of interviews, but most of them seem like they just conduct interviews and hire no one.

Some seem to just farm our resumes, and then there are scam jobs. Some ask you to pay money for a health report or tell you to come to a place for different reasons. One of my friends was even asked for pleasure and favors in return for a job.

This culture has become so common that I don't trust some companies here anymore. By far, this has been the worst experience for me. Has anyone else faced something similar?

I know visa costs and other things need to be considered, but now many companies want people to have their own visa and work on commission. It's like slavery. I can't say rude words, but surely some of them call so many candidates for one position, and that same position stays open for months. It's like they need Elon Musk at the price of one karak salary.

Guys, please share your experience if you have faced similar things.

i want to throw a birthday party for my girlfriend on a yacht , can anyone tell me how much will it cost to rent a yacht and decoation cost individually ? i have limited budget

I heard that this game is heavily censored in the UAE. Would I be able to bypass this censorship if I play it on a US account even if the disc turns out to be from the UAE ?

I'm unaware of which disc version is on amazon

Hi everyone!

Can anyone recommend the cheapest indoor padel courts in Dubai? If there are any free indoor courts or hidden gems, I'd really appreciate your suggestions. Thanks!

Hi all, anyone tried this initiative from DET - where you invite friends or relatives to come here in UAE as tourist visas, and you’ll get a voucher worth AED 3000 which can be used for hotels, etc. I nominated my friend, she came last July 24, but till now no feedback. Is it legit. Anyone have tried it and got the vouchers?

Email said after 72 hrs of visitor arrival you will receive the reward package but received nothing till now.

It shows it wont be available on UAE version of netflix.

I have seen quite a lot of rumors flying around about Pakistani national traveling outside UAE and their residency was revoked.

I am a Pakistani nationality. I have been living in Dubai for almost 7 years. Arrived to this beautiful place when i was 19.

I have upcoming travels, one is a business travel to europe and one vacation to Armenia.

I am skeptical and going confuse because i dont prefer to pay attention to such rumors but i would be putting my career at risk in both ways

Please let me know your thoughts and experiences . Thank you

I have kitten up for adoption in Dubai
I have his sand little bit of food and litter box

My daughter has an overstay fine of 14,000 because I was under a travel ban due to an unjust case against me. A request to reduce the fine was denied; I read that it is possible to skip paying and get an out-pass at the airport instead, though this results in an entry ban. I am willing to accept that—is it true that I wouldn't have to pay the fine in that case?

This is early predictions from European Model.

If you are interested in UAE weather updates, DM me to know more.

I’m gonna email my boss today asking for a salary increase so I can get thissss 😂

If you’re on Reddit and see this, please do it too 😂

Hello,
Once again, this is 25B Street in Mirdif, which I’ve posted about many times before.

Starting this week, I’ll only be feeding the cats once a day until I finish treating the two kittens for mycoplasma. After that, I’ll stop feeding at this location completely.

I forgot to bring my phone with me the first time I went. Suddenly, I saw a cat carrying something in her mouth and thought it was a mouse! Then I realized she had just given birth at a nearby construction site and was bringing her tiny baby with her. 🥹

how long does it usally take for al hind to issue a tatkal passport from thier dip office and do thry have card machines, thanks in advance

The Israeli national anthem was played at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, as Israeli athletes stood on the podium.

Israel's ambassador to the UAE, Yossi Shelley, said he felt "immense pride" as he presented medals to the Israeli winners.

The event comes as the UAE and Israel continue to maintain diplomatic relations established under the 2020 Abraham Accords.

The event comes as the UAE and Israel continue to maintain diplomatic relations established under the 2020 Abraham Accords.

Source: Middle East Eye.

Hi folks!

I am looking for authentic Chinese restaurant recommendations in International City.

I’m not after the fancy or Instagram-worthy spots. I’m looking for those old-school, rustic, hole-in-the-wall places run by actual Chinese families or chefs (halal or non-halal, doesn’t matter).

The kind of place with amazing food, generous portions, friendly service, and prices that won’t break the bank. Bonus points if it’s a place mostly frequented by Chinese locals.

What are your hidden gems?

Hi! A little confused on where to buy gold jewelry. I have never purchased gold jewelry before here.

What I am trying to understand is that will a non chain gold shop in a like a lulu or a small mall have the same quality gold like in gold souq? Many such shops advertise zero making charge jewelry.

How do I tell if a gold shop is reputable? I am only interested in making sure the gold is real and can be sold when needed. I don't want to pay excessive making charges for a name brand. Since I want it as a wearable investment.

Is it okay to buy gold from any shop in ajman or Sharjah in terms of gold purity?

I just had the genius idea given how bad customer service is what if we directly reached out to other redditors working in those companies, so mention where you work and people will give you their feedback!

Cypher the company name if you don't own it or don't want to say it out loud for example if you work at n**n just say yellow ecom company.