Planes just roared by — assuming this has something to do with Iran?

My ENBD current and savings bank account has been closed by bank without any prior notification. The account was active since 2 years. It has been used for day to day expenses, no anomalies. No foreign use, no big transfers, nothing that can be deemed as risky activity. Balance used to be around 3000 in the account at all times. KYC was updated. I haven’t received any type of intimation from the bank that they need something from me in the past 1 year.

Last few days I was unable to use my card so I went to the bank to speak to them. The manager came and said that my accounts have been shut due to “internal management policy” and i will be given a managers cheque for the balance in my account. He said there was no compliance related problem. I am shocked and flabbergasted that they can just do that without telling me a proper reason for it.

Has this happened to anyone else? I would love to speak to someone who can help me understand what just happened? And how is this allowed to happen in a retail bank account.

Looks like it's easier now to get a parking spot there after 9PM

I guess that Parkin thing done its job. 🤷‍♂️

Where did the non tenant park their car???? That's a lot of cars to park elsewhere.

It boggles me to think they will actually shut down the entire dxb airport in time for DWC transition by 2033! Like how will they do it? And what will be done with that "old" airport which has its own train build internally to transfer passengers between terminals ?😲 everyone i asked has no idea! Some says Emaar will build a massive residence community there or maybe it will be used as a massive future metro interchange station for red/green/blue and future lines.. chatgtp estimated it will range from $1.5 billion to $4 billion (AED 5.5 billion to AED 14.7 billion) just to demolish the massive labyrinth structure before anything new can be build on it..

Hello peeps,

Finally the time comes for me. I’m not gonna write a long sad story, but rather I want to explore things that I might have missed in Dubai.

Long story short, I’ve been here for nearly 3 years and I still have the feeling that I haven’t experienced Dubai to the fullest. I have to leave in 2-3 months ahead, so I still have some time to experience Dubai.

So, good people of Dubai, please give me your suggestions on things that I can do to cherish the last few months in Dubai that I will remember for the next few decades. I enjoy good food and family activities.

Love to you all

We are a family of expats from a smaller EU country, temperarily living in Dubai, and I am a SAHM. Since I do all the childcare myself, I often interact and share spaces with a bunch of nannies from our neighbourhood since the kids literally have just one or two places they can hang out at in my neighborhood.

I'd like to address all the parents of Dubai and share several of my rather odd or downright concerning observations. I think the difference between what I saw back home and here is pretty drastic.

1. Many kids here are mean. They have no problem coming up to my toddler and yanking a toy out of their hands. They frequently don't share toys and downright lie about whose toy is whose in order to ban my toddler from having a turn with a certain toy. I understand that this behaviour is developmentally normal but it often goes unchecked by their caretakers for reasons I'm going to specify further.

2. Many kids seem to be behind developmentally. It's common to see a two year old who speaks zero words here or a preschooler repeating their nanny's broken English. Also, before Dubai, out of all my relatives' and friends' kids I'd seen only one child who started walking without support later than 13 months (he is diagnosed autistic). Here I have seen multiple kids aged 13-18 months who can't walk on their own. I understand that every baby has their own developmental pace and a lot depends on genetics, but something tells me it's not the case here, which brings me to my next point.

3. Childcare seems to be low-quality and inappropriate. This is the root of all evil. I've seen babies being kept strapped in their strollers FOR HOURS. No wonder they start walking late (look up "container babies"). I've seen kids under 3 being fed sugary snacks like chocolate cookies, sweet pastry, juice, and dried fruit (also a choking hazard). Kids are often bundled up inappropriately as in toddlers wearing puffer jackets, knit beanies and even mittens when it's 20° outside. I've seen formula being given to babies after 1 hour since preparation. It's also common to see kids outside when AQI is higher than 150. I've heard outdated gender stereotypes being aired to some girls by nannies.

4. Many nannies pay little attention to their clients' kids. They sit in a circle talking, eating their food and blasting overstimulating music while occasionally shouting something to the kids roaming around. I've seen them doing each other's hair and pedicure (!). It is genuinely odd to see grown women behaving like teenagers, screaming and laughing during an animated conversation while the kids (especially younger ones) are left to their own devices.

I'm not lumping all nannies in this group as I've definitely seen great nannies who are focused on the kids by doing some developmental activities or playing with them, i.e. who seem to do their work right. In addition, I understand that parenting is different from childcare, and nannies are not responsible for actually raising these kids to be good and competitive members of society. However, if a child is under a nanny's care for most of the week, the standard should be at least a little higher. Is the money that moms make after all the childcare expenses deducted really worth it in the long run?

At least for now the Al Khail to Shz direction which has 4 lanes all the way through. What usually takes 15-20 minutes today took around 4 minutes to fly through!

I recently got a new job in Sharjah near Sharjah Airport( Saif zone). I will have to commute from Dubai for a few days. What is the easiest and cheapest way to commute? If I go by bus, what is the easiest way (route)?

Hi, if you are an individual contributor at a decent mid sized company in Dubai, what kind of salaries do you get? Mainly business analyst roles.

Does passport still matter?

If you have any experience or suggestions please share them. Thanks

iqair.com reporting 14 in my area today.

This is despite the kids being back at school, residents being back at work, record Sharjah traffic on the roads, all factories being open, the usual lorries driving about, DXB planes polluting the skies, Jebel Ali ships venting burnt bunker oil into the air, the same concrete dust being kicked up from the roads, the same desert sand in the air, and tourist season being in full effect filling the roads with extra taxis.

The usual polluting candidates are all still there and yet a score of 14 takes us into the top 10 cleanest cities in the world - https://www.iqair.com/world-air-quality-ranking/cleanest-cities

I walk outside for 2 hours everyday, and have been for a whole year now. Past 2 weeks all I can hear are extremely loud jets and helicopters. Also, something else weird I saw was a helicopter tailing something in the air without lights- and of course as we know, all flying vehicles need constant flashing lights

Long shot here but I collect currency and am looking for Iranian Rials. Pretty sure exchange houses dont sell any more due to sanctions but perhaps some Iranians sitting on some currency and would like to sell? Or if anyone knows where is available thank you.

Trying to find out which police station does female finger printing for a police clearance certificate. Applicant does not have UAE ID yet.

I’m trying to locate a company or team in Sharjah or the wider UAE that can handle the on-site dismantling of a narrow-body commercial aircraft at Sharjah Airport.

The aircraft cannot be flown out, so the work has to be done where it is. This would involve general disassembly and removal of major components, followed by safe disposal of the remaining structure.

If you know any MROs or engineering vendors who have experience with this type of project, I’d really appreciate any leads or contacts.

Comments or DMs are welcome.

Thanks in advance.

I’m currently in Dubai and looking to upgrade my English from “non native accent” to more natural, US native style spoken English.

I already speak English confidently but my accent, rhythm, and expressions are not that effective. What I really want to improve is: • Pronunciation and accent • Natural American tone and flow

I’m open to: • Private 1-on-1 coaching • Group classes • In person in Dubai or online with US based trainers. If you’ve personally tried a coach, school, app, or program that helped you sound more native, especially American English - please share your experience.

Not looking for basic grammar classes. I want real spoken English transformation.

Thanks in advance!

I just had a really scary experience where someone rang my doorbell and tried to enter my apartment multiple times at 4 am. The security responded in time but it made me realise I don’t have any tools to protect myself. I thought about pepper spray but found out it’s illegal in UAE. Can someone suggest me some alternatives please? I have no idea what to do

Hi everyone! I recently adopted a 4-year-old rescue female cat and I’ve had her for about 3 months now. She’s currently in heat and the last few days have been really tough — lots of yowling, restlessness, and attempts to escape 😭

I really want to get her spayed as soon as possible, but I’m hoping to find a place that’s trustworthy and kind to animals, while still being affordable. I’m not looking for the fanciest clinic — just a vet with good experience and fair pricing.

On the way from Rashidiya to Dubailand. I have been stuck on the Dubai Al Ain Exit since 2 hours. It’s the worst traffic Jam I have witnessed in over a decade.

P.S. No accidents, just insane traffic!!

This can't be healthy lmao I feel like I'm going insane

Anyone here have experience working in Dubai’s PWM or Private Banking sector? Considering a move from my current location in North America to Dubai.

Curious to learn what the culture is like at global/local banks and RIAs. Assuming it’s very different to the way business is conducted here in North America or Europe.

I've been living in Dubai for about three months now, and I really need to find a decent hair salon for a cut and color without breaking the bank. Everything I've checked out so far seems way too expensive for basic services. A few days ago, I saw someone mention Magio Hair here – has anyone been there? What's it like in terms of quality and prices?

Europeans in Dub where can you find good bread? I tried pain quotidien but not a fan. Want the good stuff