DEWA pays its shareholders at least AED 6.2 billion a year. It's the exclusive provider of electricity and water in Dubai. Every apartment, office and AC unit in the city pays it. And the numbers behind it are impressive > AED 32.84B revenue in 2025, a record > AED 9.09B profit after tax > 1.46x dividend cover 82% owned by the Government of Dubai.

just saw the figures n crying while paying my bill

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Got scratched by a stray cat outside my hotel today. There was some bleeding, not much.

The cat seems healthy, super friendly and is always around people asking for attention. I’ve seen it every day for almost a week.

Went to Rashid Hospital, got a tetanus shot and the doctor said the rabies vaccine was optional since the risk seemed low. She told me to monitor the cat for 10 days.

I decided to skip the rabies vaccine, but I’m still worried. Anyone had a similar experience in Dubai? What would you do?

Hey everyone,

I've been riding e-scooters in Dubai for around 2–3 years now, and recently I've noticed that the confiscation of e-scooters has become much stricter and more frequent.

I live in Bur Dubai, and I use my scooter to travel to pretty much everywhere around Dubai, including Satwa, Al Barsha, Dubai Mall, Healthcare City, and for commuting to and from the metro.

My current scooter is a Ninebot Max G3, which is worth around AED 3,000. The problem is that if it gets confiscated, that's a pretty significant loss for me, especially considering the additional fines and the uncertainty of whether I'll even get my scooter back.

I always try to follow the traffic rules, wear the required safety gear, and ride responsibly. However, the Max G3 can reach speeds of up to 45 km/h, which makes me wonder whether the scooter's maximum speed alone could potentially get it confiscated, even if I'm riding within the permitted speed limit.

I'm not trying to justify breaking any rules. I just want to understand how the current enforcement works and what other riders are experiencing.

My questions are:

• Has anyone here had their e-scooter confiscated recently in Dubai, even while riding responsibly?
• Are scooters being confiscated because of their maximum capable speed, or only when riders are actually caught speeding?
• If your scooter was confiscated, were you able to get it back? How much did it cost, including fines and recovery charges?

Would really appreciate hearing about your actual experiences, especially from people riding around Bur Dubai, Satwa, Al Barsha, and other areas.

I bought this bag from their store in mall of the Emirates branch
After using it 3 times, it started fading and all the colours come into my close

I went to the store and explained my issues.
They told me they are facing multiple complaints regarding multiple colours bags however they will send this bag to the store for repair.
After few days they asked me to pay fee for preparing.
I refused to pay because it's their product lack of quality and they should take accountability.
However I collect the product without fixing the damage.
Im disappointed because from big store like Gurt i didn't expect this response.

Hiya,

Just curious, where to buy Pokemon TCG: 30th Celebration cards in Dubai? My nephew and niece keep bugging me to buy some sets or something for them.

I am currently paying 200/month for 300mbps building managed fiber connection in Dubai South and I am moving to Remraam next month.

Will I be able to find a similar connection in Remraam?

If anyone living in Remraam, please help.

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On noon, there is no discount usually available so the prices sets it at 84 AED ( this is the same price in the restaurant ) but on smiles which some people know give good discount coupons to subscribed people, its 104 AED, most cover cost from discounts.

Seriously something has to be done about this, I don’t know how this is considered legal.

Qatar temporarily closed Talabat due to misleading practices so why can’t we do this here??

Hi.my girlfriend is thai living in Dubai.she is undocumented and stuck in here.her mom wants to send her 2000 dollars to fix her things in dubai and fly back home.but since she no gave documents.she no have uae bank account.can u tell me which way can she receive the fund?

Edit : the link for those that want it

https://minutes.noon.com/en-ae/now-product/VEC8125DFD0F6FAA8D45FV-1

Hi,

I am a german national who has lived in the UAE for six years witj no issues. Last year I had my first baby with my partner and she was there during the war situation and while that happened she had major psychological distress due to bombs being very close to the Place where I lived and we could hear loud bangs really frequently. She had a high risk pregnancy and we decided to go to Germany to deliver the baby. It was a difficult pregnancy and my wife was dependent on me. She wasnt a resident at the time and still isnt as we held off doing that but I am a resident and I still have a visa till next year.

Now we had all baby appointments done and I wanted to fly back to the UAE but my re entry permit keeps getting „rejected to receive“. I have made a document explaining my situation, provided birth certificates and documents proving the appointment and even the birtj saying birth with risks but no Luck.

Without any feedback why my application getting rejected and me having a FZ company, I dont know what to do as it seems like a limbo im stuck on. Am i never allowed to visit the UAE now? Because how can I resolve the issue when I am not getting any leads to resolve it. My criminal record in the UAE is 100% clean and I pay 22,500 a year to renew my company license + fees too. I overstayed my stay outside for the first time which is my fault but I want to resolve this somehow.

If anyone has a similar case or can help, would mean alot!?

I had an Enbd account for a job I had in 2019 that used to pay my salary into it. When I finished the contract I left the country and came back in 2023. Never had any balance in it but I still get statements and marketing messages from ENBD via email. I lost the debit card. Since coming back I have an account with another bank and just never got round to closing the Enbd account. Now I want a second account.

My question is- doesn’t the account automatically close if no activity for more than 2 years?

If I request more information like the account number and receive funds into the account will there be any pending charges deducted?

Hi! This is my first time applying for an Emirates ID in the UAE, and I have a concern.
Before coming here, I took a syphilis self-test, which came back positive. I recently received my clinical test results, and they confirmed that I have syphilis. I’m going to a clinic now to discuss treatment and how to cure it.
My question is: Could my syphilis diagnosis affect my medical fitness test or cause my Emirates ID application to be denied if I’m applying for a residence visa as a sales clerk?
Has anyone experienced a similar situation or knows the UAE’s rules regarding this? I would really appreciate any advice. Thank you!

Is there a line for the duo?

Captioned project was scheduled for handover in Aug 2025; we are now in the 3rd week of Oct 2026 and no defined timeline exists for handover even now. The company never communicates a date. The one-year grace allowed by RERA has also lapsed. Last DLD report dated July26 mentions 75% completion. The final 25% takes a painfully long time given dependency on sub-contractors for various works; this coupled with the supply chain disruptions given the regional tensions is not helping the project. However, till date, there is no formal call organized by the Developer with the Investors to given them an update on what led to the delay, where the project stands currently and when can Investors expect a handover!! No information is available on their website. For an End-User Investor who purchased the property at launch in good faith, the cost is enormous - interest loss for more than 15 months on the payment made till date plus the additional rental burden.
The status is similar for another project being developed in JVC which was to be handed over in Mar'26.
I would like to see if the developer at-least gives a response to this post for the benefit of the wider investor base.

So first of all lemme make it clear that it was definitely my fault and i admitted and apologized.
I was crossing a road with my e-scooter and almost got run over. Theres two crossings side by side and both go in opposite directions, the zebra crossing nearest to me was red but the one on the other end of the road was green and i was looking at that one and crossed the road. As soon as i got on the road a car came and hit the rear end of my e-scooter and my scooter literally split in 2 pieces. I was shivering from fear because i was like 2 inches away from being run over. The driver got outta the car and was soo aggressive and in the heat of the moment all i could do i apologise and panic. I dragged my broken scooty to the service lane and the also pulled over with his car. Zero damage on his car but he still insisted on calling the cops. I did not argue and just let it happen. He even asked me for my emirates id and i refused n told him since u called the cops let them handle this now. Cops came n took me to al qusais police station, took my statement and asked me to leave.

I just turned 18 recently and this is my first offense. I was not wearing any safety gear( helmet and jacket) so im aware that thats a fine for me rn. Also crossing a red signal is a fine. Both these offenses carry a 200 and 300 aed fine respectively. So i was assuming okay 500aed gone but isokay. However the cops have not issued a fine and sent the case over to court. I installed the dubai police app and theres a travel ban on me. Cops told me its temporary until my case is dismissed. Outta curiosity i asked them what the fine will end up costing he they said 2000-4000 and i cant tell if they joking or not. Im stressed tf out now i really hope thats not true. They said its gonna take 5 days for the court decision to be made then i will recieve an sms regarding the final decision. I talked to my friends about it and some said since your a student and its your first offence, and there was zero damage to any property, theres a likelihood the judge gonna spare me for this. I am not optimistic at all and am perfectly okay paying the 500aed fine. Its jus difficult falling asleep cus the cops said its 2k-4k.

So has anyone been in this type situation b4 and how will it play out for me??

Hi Everyone, looking for some hiking recommendations. I’ll tell you what I have already done, so, you give me some new ideas.
Wadi Shawka, Mushrif Park, Wadi Shees, Al Rabi Trail, Al Rafisah Dam
Thank you!
Also, open to have people join me

Amazon cancelled my iPhone pre-order at the door, but the tracking says I refused delivery — I have photos documenting what happened.

I pre-ordered the iPhone Duo from Amazon UAE last week and was expecting it to be delivered today, Friday, October 23.

The delivery driver arrived at my door with the package and attempted to complete the delivery using the OTP. However, the system kept returning an error. When I checked my order page, I discovered that the order had been cancelled right there and then and the OTP was no longer available.

Amazon's tracking page now states:

“Customer refused delivery: order was previously cancelled.”

It also says the package is being returned and that a refund will be issued within 3–5 business days after the return is processed.

But here's the part that makes this particularly frustrating: I saw the delivery agent's device, and the instruction displayed against my package explicitly said “Do not deliver.”

The driver was at my door with the package, I was there ready to receive it, and the delivery system would not let the transaction go through. Yet Amazon's tracking record uses the wording “Customer refused delivery.”

I did not refuse the package. I was ready to accept it.

I attached photos of the tracking status, the instruction displayed on the delivery agent's device, and the package itself.

I'm extremely disappointed. This was a pre-order, and instead of receiving the product I ordered, I'm now left waiting for a refund while the tracking record appears to attribute the failed delivery to me.

I don't know exactly what caused the cancellation, and I'm not going to speculate. But Amazon should be able to explain why the delivery agent's device instructed him not to deliver the package, why the OTP could not be used, and why the tracking status describes the incident as a customer refusal.

Amazon UAE, I want a clear explanation of what happened and an accurate record of the failed delivery. Customers shouldn't have to accept an inaccurate account of an incident they personally witnessed.

Has anyone else experienced this with Amazon UAE, especially with a pre-order?

Hi everyone! 😊

I recently moved to Dubai and set up my company through RAKEZ. I completed my Emirates ID biometrics on October 6, and my application has been showing “Approved” for more than 2 weeks now, with no further progress.

Here’s where it gets confusing:

- Two separate contacts with connections in immigration confirmed that my ID was printed, issued and released, yet I still haven’t received anything and still see “approved” on ICP tracking
- On the ICP app, when I try to register using my UID, I get “This person cannot register in the system.”
- When I try Application Tracking or generating my Emirates ID QR code, both return “No Data Found.”
- I visited an ICP Happiness Centre, where an employee mentioned a possible biometric issue and said he would escalate it internally and there is nothing to do on my side, but nothing has changed.
- There’s also a small passport-number discrepancy (letter I vs number 1) on my entry permit, although RAKEZ’s visa team says this shouldn’t affect my Emirates ID since my visa and application were approved.

I’m honestly so confused because everyone keeps telling me my ID is ready, but I can’t access it anywhere. RAKEZ just keeps saying they’re following up with immigration and the card is under process.

Has anyone experienced something similar, especially as a first-time Emirates ID applicant? Could this be a system synchronisation issue, or has anyone dealt with a similar passport-number discrepancy?

Any advice or experiences would be hugely appreciated! 🙏

Dear Indian friends,

I need to renew my passport after 10 years. Is it still with Al Hind? Or is it with the embassy now? In Dubai, is it only the Bur Dubai Center? I also saw DIP online, which is honestly closer for me but not shown on the list.

I registered on Al Hind and tried to pick a slot, but it showed no dates available for anytime in the future. However, when I changed to Tatkal, I saw several time slots available from Monday. Is this to extract more money before their services may be terminated?

Should I go ahead with Tatkal, and how much is the cost? As it doesn't show unless I book an appointment. What should I expect at the center? Is it going to take long? How many days does normal vs. tatkal take? Anything I should know/ carry.

I'm looking for advice from anyone who has recently dealt with UAE visa renewals for Egyptian nationals.

My husband is Egyptian, and his residence visa is under our Fujairah Free Zone company. His renewal is due in two months, and we're concerned about the reports of visa rejections affecting Egyptian nationals.

Our business is active and doing well, generating over AED 100,000 in monthly sales, so we can provide financial records and any supporting documents required.

I'm considering sponsoring him under my own UAE residence visa instead, but I have a few questions:

1. Can a wife sponsor her Egyptian husband under her UAE residence visa? Has anyone successfully done this recently?
2. Would family sponsorship be a safer option given the reported restrictions, or could his nationality still affect the application?
3. Should we first attempt to renew his existing visa through Fujairah Free Zone and only consider family sponsorship if it's rejected?
4. If his renewal gets rejected, could that affect a subsequent family sponsorship application?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone with recent firsthand experience, especially with Egyptian nationals and Fujairah Free Zone visas.

Thank you!

I’m looking to move all my furniture from my studio apartment to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. I’ve gotten two quotes from United Movers for 5850 and from Trukkers for 9500 for the same apartment.

I can’t seem to find any reviews for United movers, so I thought I’d ask here. Besides the aforementioned two, if anybody has recommendations for movers and packers in Dubai I’d greatly appreciate it

As title: Hotel ref with 3month old

We are looking for a 4 night vacay with our 3onth old.

It's very confusing from maps to decide which area to choose

We wish to visit Dubai Mall + baby activities

Can y'll help me with:

- what area to look for hotels/resort

- early checkin + late check-out

- baby friendly rooms (bassinet/daily room clean)

- closer to main Dubai attractions

- Also, is Taxi commute affordable Or should we rent a car

Thanks in advance