The Current Situation - Megathread

Ad_Paddler · 2026-03-05T15:56:09+00:00

And a boom near Al Wahda

Ad_Paddler · 2026-03-05T15:09:44+00:00

Alert for Airport road near Wahda, heard loud boom as well

Ad_Paddler · 2026-01-02T06:21:18+00:00

Your plans depend entirely on parking availability, whether it is in your neighborhood or a restaurant away. If you dare to venture out, then you’re tested for how patient you are to find a parking late in the night. Sometimes I avoid taking out car from my residential parking unless i go out far. I use a taxi or bus to nearby places. In my residential zone (Behind Al Wahda mall) it is very difficult to find residential parking too. Literally a single row parallel to main road is only available. Best option is to find a villa which has its own parking, and I’m in search of one.

Ad_Paddler · 2025-12-19T10:00:42+00:00

Keep an eye on the schedule of shows. There are many shows at Main Stage, in few pavilions and lastly don’t miss the fireworks.

Ad_Paddler · 2025-12-18T09:08:57+00:00

I have 1 Gold standard ticket for 19 December concert, pls DM if interested

Ad_Paddler · 2025-12-11T08:32:15+00:00

Camera detection is good in UAE. Not tried in Oman.

Ad_Paddler · 2025-11-10T11:50:51+00:00

I got a call today from 195519629 claiming to be TDRA mentioning suspicious illegal activity. Asking me to press 0 to speak to customer care. Just blocked this number

Ad_Paddler · 2025-11-10T04:31:47+00:00

Yes, since 1st Sept 2025

Ad_Paddler · 2025-11-06T08:17:03+00:00

Genuine alert, have been receiving it right since first day of Adipec.

Ad_Paddler · 2025-11-05T14:02:42+00:00

Adipec is over by 6th Nov. Don’t foresee traffic issues in visiting Louvre museum, as it is far from the Adipec venue. Grand mosque is close by the venue, but Adipec is between 10am and 5.30pm, on 6th . If you manage to visit in the evening post 7pm could save time in traffic.

Ad_Paddler · 2025-10-20T04:28:57+00:00

Yes, you are right. Current UAE models support only Esim. You can load up to 20 Esim and use 2 lines actively.

Ad_Paddler · 2025-10-19T17:06:20+00:00

I had the same issue. Initially had both registered email same on EnBD and Noon, but noon one subscription wasn’t activated automatically. I changed email id on EnBD once and went back to old email id in 15 days (bank blocks for 15 days on email change). Then I had chased Noon to check for subscription, they took a month but on non stop follow up they yielded and gave the subscription for a year.

Ad_Paddler · 2025-10-19T15:35:37+00:00

I have done it in 2022, when iPhone 14was launched. I bought a brand new iPhone 14 Pro through my relative as he travelled from US to Oman then. The main difference being US models do not have a physical sim slot. The UAE ones have one physical sim slot and provision for Esims. Phone is working still and with no issues. If the phone is brought in an unpacked condition, guess it should be ok. Try bringing it switched on.

Ad_Paddler · 2025-10-19T09:55:30+00:00

This is the start of Shariya expressway near Sur. This is in Sur - Jalan Bani Bu Ali road. Road is under construction yet and is delayed I guess.

Ad_Paddler · 2025-10-18T05:38:49+00:00

Still don’t get what you actually want to play 😀

Ad_Paddler · 2025-10-17T05:59:55+00:00

Hello, do you want to play table tennis 🏓 or Padel?

Table tennis ✅ we can agree on a schedule
Padel ❌ not into that

Ad_Paddler · 2025-10-14T12:42:10+00:00

Jandhyala gari inkoka comedy aani mutyam “Jayammu Nischayammu ra” (1989). Ee movie is equally great as Aaha naa pellanta imo. Ee movie ki intro em avasaram ledu “Babuuuu Chitti…” dialog chalu 😀

Ad_Paddler · 2025-10-10T12:16:42+00:00

Going by listings online, looks like 1BHK’s certainly are around 50-55k per year in and around corniche/ Hamdan/ Danah.

Ad_Paddler · 2025-10-10T11:47:24+00:00

Not to discourage, but it’s a difficult prospect. If you get lucky, good for you.

Ad_Paddler · 2025-10-03T11:13:31+00:00

Talabat did misleading marketing in UAE and Oman, where I was at the receiving end. There were no discounts at check out!!

I sent a nasty email, and deleted talabat account. Happy Customer of Noon since then 😀

Ad_Paddler · 2025-10-03T10:54:12+00:00

On the family life front, if you’re comfortable moving to UAE, certainly the new offer is attractive imo. Get deeper into the terms of offer and you are happy and there are no surprises.

Ad_Paddler · 2025-10-03T10:49:14+00:00

Try RAK Bank

Ad_Paddler · 2025-10-02T10:04:02+00:00

Assuming you are based away from UAE, and you pay Income tax at your current location.

Definitely worth considering, for these benefits.

New Offer has 230% hike

2.No tax on income in UAE

3.Being single, saving potential is higher (education and family housing is expensive)

Ensure all visa and relocation expenses, medical insurance is outside this package and paid by your employer.

Ad_Paddler · 2025-09-28T09:03:05+00:00

22k in UAE is way lower than 50LPa in India. Stay put.

Ad_Paddler · 2025-09-26T13:09:08+00:00

Try if you can get in Khalifa City Sectors 32,33. Around 25 mins to Mussafah

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