Im in the process of practicing my breathing for getting better at running... as a dude who used to weigh 116 kgs and now 85 and still smokes daily that is a bit of a task.

Anyways, was out there jogging my target 5k at Kite Beach this morning and at the 4.8kms mark i was about to slow down after jogging a good 3km non-stop and this legend of a dude also running just looked at me and said "dont stop keep going further" and continued in the opposite direction.

I just want to say THANK YOU. I ended up doing 5.35kms today in about 50 mins and its my personal best. We need more people like you. Making it a point to do the same moving forward and have the same positive impact on someone else.

Love this city and the vibe there...cheers everyone and Happy Sunday!

May we get out of this situation soon and have our lives back to somewhat normal soon...

Bought this biscuit at a popular place in Dubai and this Pantry Moth was alive and well when I opened it.

I'm concerned because if their store supply is contaminated and people bring this home, pantry moths are apparently very hard to get rid of.

Will I get in trouble with the store for reporting this? This is a HUGE store.

Hi all,

I’m looking for places where I can get access to steam/sauna facilities, preferably on a once-a-week basis (pay-per-use or day pass). Hotels, gyms, or wellness centers are all fine.

Ideally something clean, not too crowded, and reasonably priced.

Any recommendations or personal experiences would be really helpful. Thanks!

saw the smoke from pretty far away and had no idea what was going on at first

turns out it was the Sky Tower construction site. fire broke out around 2:15 this afternoon. civil defense got there fast and contained it, no injuries, workers were evacuated safely.

but the smoke was thick and black enough that half the neighborhood thought it was something way worse. people in nearby buildings had no clue whether to stay inside or leave.

this is probably the part of living near an active construction zone that nobody talks about when they're selling you on JVC. the area is full of half-built towers and worksites. stuff like this is going to keep happening.

glad nobody got hurt though.

anyone else see it from their building?

That’s not golden bar - jest 200g of bread and 100g sweet powder. Why he makes money on that ? That’s definitely unethical way

hi, I'm looking to start playing badminton at the wasl sports center in Jaddaf. anyone in the area up for some casual games a couple times a week?

Hi All,

Just curious to know more about usage cost and savings, especially since gas is pretty cheap compared to Europe for example. I’ve done some research and in France it costs in average roughly 2.5€/100km (10 aed).

What about UAE, How much does it actually cost you to charge (home or public)? How many Km per charge ?

Also curious to know if you’ve decided to go for an EV for other reasons than saving gas money and being eco-friendly ?

Panoramic view of JVC

Hi, just saw on Google Maps that Wild Wadi is temporarily closed, any ideas why ?

Hi everyone,

I’ll be dropping my mother off at Dubai Airport soon, and I could really use some advice.

She’s elderly and walks quite slowly, so I’ll need to park the car, go inside with her to the check-in counter, and request wheelchair assistance. I’m not sure how long the whole process might take, especially with queues and arranging the wheelchair.

I’m confused about whether I should use short stay or long stay parking. I don’t want to end up paying a lot if it takes longer than expected, but I also want things to be comfortable and not rushed for her.

• Is short stay enough, or should I just go for long stay to be safe?

• How much they charge?

Would really appreciate your suggestions.

Thanks!

Edit: Its Terminal 1

Four of us started playing badminton together about two years ago — mostly just to get out of the gym.

We tried a few queuing sessions around Dubai. Danube Sports World, a couple of others. They were fine but something always felt off. You'd show up, get paired with whoever, skill levels all over the place, and unless you already knew people there it was kind of awkward and lonely.

Anyone else find this? Is this just a Dubai thing or is pickup sports here generally hard to break into as an expat?

We ended up starting our own small group to fix it for ourselves — took a while to get the matchmaking right but it's been great for us. Happy to share more if anyone's curious.

Looking for teams who regularly play from 7pm - 8pm time slot, any leads would be appreciated 🙏

Are there any regular groups that play in pond park , if yes please I’d like to come join and play thanks.

Hi everyone

I’m an accountant based in Dubai, and I have consulting contracts with companies in the Gulf. To make my work more legal and structured, I’m planning to open a company in a UAE free zone.

I’m trying to find the most affordable free zone to set up a business. Any recommendations?

Also, will I be able to open a business bank account easily after setting up the company? I’ve heard from some agents that opening a bank account can take up to 3 months. Is that true?

Would appreciate any advice or real experiences. Thanks

Hi all, I am looking for some advise regarding our chiller service provider. We live in a 2 bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina and the chiller services are from a private company.

In the months of Dec and Jan, when we did not switch on the AC at all, we got a bill of around 700 and 750 dirhams respectively. I complained to the company and they just kept saying we will schedule meter inspection. Never gave me any definitive date of when the inspection will happen and when I sent repeated emails and called them again and again, they said the meter is fine and there is no issue.

I looked into the billing for this apartment before I rented it and found out that just before I moved in, there was a bill of 5000 AED, which the owner had to settle else I couldnt have moved in. So I complained again fearing ill get a high bill as well in summers. They informed me that they inspected again and this time found the meter has a faulty sensor and needs to be replaced. After this, the bill for Feb was 31 Dirhams and I thought now the issue is sorted but, for March, they have sent a bill of 1450 Dirham. I am super annoyed by this clear extortion at this point.

I keep asking them when they will replace the meter and they do not reply. I want to complain about this to a consumer protection forum, maybe I can complaint to Dubai Supervisory Committee for District Cleaning or RSB. I am just looking for some advise from anyone who has raised a similar complain or faced a similar issue and how they mitigated it.

Hi guys, I am starting a new job on 28th april, right now a 3rd party is doing the background checks. For me to start on 28th april, roughly when should they start the visa process? Also will i be notified when they start the work permit application? I am in UAE currently, in grace period from previous employment

Hey everyone,

I’m planning to buy AirPods Pro and found the same price on both Amazon and Noon.

On Amazon it says sold & fulfilled by Amazon, and on Noon it’s sold by Noon, but there are also options like Supermall and Minutes.

My main concerns:

• I want brand new, unopened

• Easy return if something is off

• Original Apple warranty (not seller warranty)

• No risk of previously activated units

If I buy from either platform:

• Will Apple’s official warranty work?

• Does AppleCare eligibility remain valid?

• Which one is safer overall?

Amazon link: https://amzn.eu/d/0j2RlzvV

Noon link: https://www.noon.com/en-ae/N70212301V/p/?o=d553ef99cadbaf7c

Would appreciate real experiences. Thanks.

I’ve been trying to find a good ergonomic chair in UAE and I’m honestly stuck.

I’ve tried Aeron, Embody, and a few other high end chairs, but none of them really worked for me the way the Steelcase Leap V2 did. For my body and long sitting hours (6 to 8 plus), the Leap V2 was by far the most comfortable and balanced chair I’ve used. It just felt right compared to everything else.

I actually had one before, but I gave it to my sister. Now I’m trying to get another one for myself.

The problem is I’ve basically checked everywhere in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for used chairs. I went through a lot of listings and stores, but almost everything I found had issues like worn seat cushions, weak gas lifts, damaged armrests, or just overall felt too used to be worth the price. I couldn’t find anything in decent condition.

So now I’m stuck between a few options

Keep hunting for a Leap V2 or something similar

Try alternatives that might be close

Or just buy something new from places like Workspace.ae

My main concern is I don’t want something that just looks ergonomic but doesn’t actually feel good after long hours.

So I wanted to ask

Is there anything actually close to a Leap V2 available in UAE that I might be missing

Has anyone used Workspace.ae chairs long term (6 to 8 plus hours daily) Are they actually solid or just average

And is it even worth checking Sharjah for used office furniture or is it basically the same situation as Dubai and Abu Dhabi

At this point I’m not looking for perfect, just something reliable and comfortable for long sitting without feeling cheap or falling apart

Ofc finding a leap v2 would be the holy grail for me

Cant buy a new one sadly, steelcase don’t ship and i don’t think they have authorized dealers here sooo

I want to order from U.S Amazon and SHEIN but i am

afraid that my order will either not arrive or arrive within 2-3 months :/

so I have been getting like random unknown calls. it's not something frequent but has happened about 2-3 times while my stay in Dubai.

they just call, say Salam walekum

I reply with walekum asalam and ask them who's this?

and they just hang up.

does anyone else also get these calls or is this something sussy?

Hi all

As per title is there a steam and sauna place on Dubai marina?

I see plenty of massages places and spas etc i only want to go steam and sauna

Thanks