Been having mortgage with NBD before I left UAE. The bank needs me to update bank details. My emirates ID expired and though I’m paying mortgage payments with no delays. Two questions

1. If I update bank with my Australia details will it link with ATO?
2. If I update bank that I’m no longer resident will it affect my interest rate immediately?

hey all,

has anyone tried ordering a laptop (macbook specifically) to a Noon/ Amazon locker/pickup point before? I'm skeptical as it might be labelled as a "large/fragile item" and that would not be delivered without being in person

thanks!

edit: added amazon as well

Assalamualaikum,
I recently received my renewed Pakistani passport. My Emirates ID is still valid until January 2027.
Do I need to update my new passport details for my Emirates ID, or can I continue using the old passport details until my Emirates ID expires?
I also have to travel to Pakistan for a few days next week. Has anyone been in a similar situation? Any advice would be appreciated.

Hi everyone, both my local bank accounts are being closed by the bank and they are giving managers cheque for the amount. Neither of them is willing to tell me the reason even after several complaints and follow up. I am a salaried person with no suspicious transactions. Passport and nationality is Indian. My question is, can I open a new account in another uae bank (need it to get my salary)? Has anyone faced this issue. Super stressed

UAE-born/raised Sunni Pakistani here. My Visa has been cancelled while I'm outside the UAE. I've been in the UAE since about 40+ years. No political activity or affiliation; MBA; some money saved up; tech career mostly in the UAE. Never even lived in Pakistan.

The reason for posting is to ask people here what I should do about: 1) money in my bank account [active via the banking app], 2) SIM Card, and 3) property jointly owned with my mom who is still in the UAE on a valid visa.

I can transfer the money, I can switch to using a foreign SIM, but I'm not sure how to tackle the property bit...

Update: I was told to check my status in the UAE ICP App to check if I was affected and it shows "No records found". I checked with my employer and they confirmed my cancelled status. It happened yesterday apparently.

Update 2: I have been outside the UAE since end of March 2026. Just closing in on 4 months.

(As you can guess, I created a new Reddit account, so admins, please go easy on me. Thank you)

Hi everyone,

A few friends of mine will soon have a 9-hour layover in Dubai. They are landing at around 6:00 a.m., and I would like to pick them up, drive around Dubai for a bit, and of course show them the Burj Khalifa.

According to the internet, Dubai Mall only opens at 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays. Does anyone know whether the parking garages open earlier and whether it is possible to park there at around 8:00 a.m.?

Thanks!

Moving to Dubai soon.. any suggestions on where to rent?

Currently looking for 1 BR apartments less than 90k. I hear the horror stories about traffic, so ideally I would want to live somewhat close to my office. Office will be in the DIFC area.

Some options I’m considering are Business Bay, Azizi Riviera, and Sobha Hartland. Definitely looking for a modern area/ building. Would love to hear some recommendations?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated 🙏

Hi all, my parents are coming to Dubai for 2-3 months for some work and need an accommodation there, unfortunately rental leases from what i understand are a year minimum and hotels are too damn expensive.

I am seeing Airbnb as an option, just wanted to check if there are any other alternatives? For comfortable living and hassle free while being economical.

Thanks for any help.

Hi all,

Summers are always difficult for people who travel through metro and also walk alot to reach stations from their homes etc. I have done that in past and I know the struggle.

Currently, I commute via my own car. When I'm returning home around 5 pm, I see alot of people walking out from metro stations going their way in hot sun and dust. And I always feel for them.

Have been thinking if I can offer them a lift for few minutes in my car while I am going their way. The station i pass requires everyone to walk at least 10 mins to reach anywhere.

So long story short, is it possible to somehow signal them to sit for a quick lift. I'm not really sure how people will perceive it? Or is there any service where you can volunteer for such act when possible?

Not sure what and how to do it but I would love to as its not hurting me in any way.

Pls share your good thoughts on this.

Cheers

I always suspected that I have ADHD and finally after 2 months of assessment at a clinic, my doubt has been confirmed.

I have been working for a reputable company in Dubai for 4 years, where I’m considered a top performer and recently got promoted.

I had my assessment done using the health insurance provided by the company. Will this ever be disclosed to them? I’m worried that this might hinder my future; be it with my current employer or a future one.

Thanks

Hi there

I’m struggling to find car insurance for a 21 year old in the UAE. This is for renewal (2nd year) and we already have 1 year of no claims and the current policy was with agency repair. However the current insurer has said to me that they are no longer going to be doing car insurance and I’m even struggling to get a quote

Does anyone have any ideas or contacts that can help?

What is the process of getting a torn 100dhs note exchanged for a new one at a bank?

Also would I be able to exchange it any money exchanges like Al Fardan exchange instead of going to a bank?

Anyone using Virgin Home Wireless in Warsan 4 / International City Phase 2?

I’m considering getting Virgin Home Wireless and would really appreciate feedback from anyone currently using it in the area. How is the speed, stability, coverage, and overall experience? Any frequent disconnections or issues during peak hours?

Please share your experience, especially if you’re working from home or using multiple devices. Thanks!

Hello, I got hired 4 months ago in this company in Dubai. During my 1st day I was informed that I will be under evaluation for 1 month before they truly finalizing me in the company. After a month I got finalised and signed the contract. In the contract there was this clause that I have to pay a total of 6000 AED if I leave in less than one year based on my own free will.

Now I plan to resign since the work is too much for me (I leave at 7 am and go home by 8pm due to transportation) my schedule is 9-6.

Am I really obligated to pay that 7000 AED if I decide to render my resignation now?

Additional details: There was no outside training paid by them. I only work sometimes ask questions to them

Its beyond me how entitled everyone has got over everything.
A few days ago I got a guy to cut my hair through one of the apps.
He was very slow, did the job, left, I gave a tip and a 4 stars on the app.
Yesterday , he calls and says u got to change it to 5 stars so I don’t have problems with the company.
I obliged cos I don’t want anyone to have an issue , but then he started bugging on WhatsApp asking me to send him a screen shot.
I told him no and to stop calling…: but he didn’t , still called twice before I blocked him.

That doesn’t end here,
I was looking for a flat years ago and I still get cold calls and texts from agents and when I told them I already did , majority will ask where and how and how much and by who?
Am blocking numbers faster than LeBron James.

But seriously, since when are people so nosy!?

Even my family don’t ask so many details about my life

hello,

I am looking at relocating my dog from Dubai back to UK - he's 9.5 kg, so he wouldn't be able to fly in the cabin with me.

I brought him with a company less than a year ago, that cost almost £6k, door to door, they handled all the paper work too.

I know it's cheaper (around £2k) if I handle paperwork myself, but is it pretty straightforward? has anyone done it this way before? all his vaccinations are still valid as its not been a year since we've been in Dubai.

Hi guys, to my fellow Americans, can you tell me where I can find the closest thing to pepto bismol? It's the only thing to help my stomach after eating spicey food.

Hi everyone,

I'm currently preparing for my Dubai RTA road test and I'd like to learn from people who have already taken it.

For those who failed (or even passed), what were the biggest mistakes that caused failures? I'm looking for both major and minor mistakes that the examiner pays close attention to. Any tips that helped you pass on your next attempt?

I'm trying to understand the examiner's expectations so I can avoid common mistakes instead of just memorizing the route.

Hi all,

I used a couple of posts to help me plan my own golden visa application and I thought I'd give back to the community and share some extra knowledge.

I am in the property investor category and was eligible for a 10 year visa.

4th of May 2026: Lodged the application through Golden Cube with all supporting documents. I received the pre-approval on the same day but was outside the UAE, so it came with a link to a form I was supposed to fill out and submit once I was back in the UAE. Fair dinkum. WARNING: I wish someone had told me this. I am a dual citizen German and Australian. Doing things prim and proper, I sent them a copy of both. This would cause issues later on. I'll explain below.

13th of July 2026: Back in the UAE and I entered on the German passport. Why? Not sure, I was tired and I grabbed whichever was on top in my bag. WARNING: if you are a dual citizen you will want to think this through. Keep reading. I filled out the Golden Cube form to continue the golden visa process. at 6am. By 10.52am I received the email from Golden Cube that my golden visa had been pre-approved and that I needed to do my medical at Al Baraha Smart Medical Center. It also said that I need to cancel my current UAE visa but I had none as I was just on a visitor visa. Fast forward to 1.30pm and I'm at the medical center. They took my bloods and did a chest X-ray. I was back in an Uber at 1.54pm. Unbelievably fast and efficient. I received the medical results via email by 3.53pm. Went to sleep at 4pm due to jet lag and a 3am work call I couldn't get out of.

14th of July 2026: I woke up to see a few emails received at 4.16pm the previous day (minutes after the medical certificate coming through). My visa had been approved and the e-visa was attached. At 4.32pm on Monday I received the Golden Cube email with the emirates ID application which required me to go to any ICP Customer Happiness Centre to get my biometrics done. At 4.50pm on Monday I also received the email that was eligible to sponsor my family. Anyhow back to 21st of July 2026 - 10.43am I receive an email with my private health insurance details. I had ordered this through Golden Cube. I am at ICP around 8.30am and am in and out the door in about 10 minutes. My Emirates ID was approved before 9am. It was printed by 3pm and handed over to Zajel for Delivery to Golden Cube at 7.41pm. I tracked the delivery online, you get the tracking number on the ICP website where you track your EID.

16th of July 2026: I received the whatsapp message from Golden Cube that my EID had been received. This was around 10am. The whole process is finished. Great

READ ON

I picked up my EID around 11.30am and make my way to RTA to convert my driver's license. This is where things got painful. The rules for exchanging your driver's license are random. If I had a German driver's license (which I technically do but lost the card a few years ago and I haven't been back to Germany in 14 years to arrange a replacement) then my citizenship would be irrelevant and I could change it to a UAE license. However, I have a Queensland drivers license and wanted to exchange that. RTA lady says no can do - Australian licenses can only be exchange by Australian nationals. I am confused and show her both passports. My pleading that I am a dual citizen falls and deaf ears. Go an change your EID. I was at RTA at Al Khafif and just went over to the Al Yalayis counter (typing centre) to get it changed. After a short wait a gentleman changed my citizenship on the EID to Australian after me sending him copies of both passports via whatsapp. AED 220 for the pleasure. I didn't get a new Emirates ID card. So my card still says Nationality: German. My electronic profile and card on the ICP app changed over to Australian. You can't be both in their system. Bizarro. The change only came through late in the day.

17th of July 2026: 8.45am The lady at RTA asks for my EID and says I cannot exchange my license since it is Australian and I am German. I highlight that I changed it yesterday and that online it says Australian. She repeats that my card says German. I repeat that it was changed and that the Mohammed (legendary guy) from Al Yalayis said she could process it now. She rolls her eyes and goes through the motions. I walk out with my new Emirati license 30 minutes later.

19th of July 2026: I'm flying back home Brisbane. I use the Australian passport which my EID is tied to at the smart gate. No go. I use the German passport which I entered on at the smart gate. No go. I am asked to go to manual processing. The guy at manual processing types frantically into his computer and after a few minutes asks me why I changed my citizenship on my EID. Oh boy... I tell him about the drivers license and he asks me why the RTA lady didn't want to convert my license when I have an Australian passport. I wish I knew.

Overall Golden Cube was good. Very good actually. Four days is pretty fast by any standard. If you're a dual citizen then less is more, pick one, don't tell them about the other and stick to it but make sure you hold the drivers license of that country because you won't be able to convert it otherwise.

I hope this helps some people.

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I'm thinking of applying for the UAE 5-year multiple entry tourist visa, but I'm confused about the 3000 aed security deposit.

For anyone who has actually had this visa, when did you get the deposit back? Was it after your first trip, or do they keep it until the visa expires after 5 years?

Thanks in advance

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Hello, hope all is well with you.
In shaa Allah, I’ll be moving houses soon and everyone I know has been telling me to check for mold before moving in.

Is there any mold inspection service in Dubai that’s reasonably priced?

Also, I vaguely remember hearing about a company that offers both mold inspection and pest control services, but I can’t remember its name. If anyone knows it, please let me know!

Thank you 😊

I've been trying to find a good hair salon for wavy-curly hair (2b-2c), that will not make me sell my kidney. Does anyone have recommendations of the same? Someone that could repair frizz, style my hair better and require less maintenance in this hot and humid weather.

Hi guys, how to put an end on cold calls from policy bazaar agents? Weekly i am receiving numerous calls from them for car insurance, life insurance etc. How can i put a stop on it please?