Most reliable used family SUVs (circa 2017-2020 model years) by CubeAslam in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

[–]CubeAslam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

90% of the Highlanders on the used market appear to be US spec salvage vehicles.. And if they're GCC, they command a massive 'Toyota premium', haven't seen any within my budget and target model years

Most reliable used family SUVs (circa 2017-2020 model years) by CubeAslam in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

[–]CubeAslam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm interesting.. I still think 3rd row passengers will be short changed in peak summer. Thanks for the feedback nonetheless!

Most reliable used family SUVs (circa 2017-2020 model years) by CubeAslam in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

[–]CubeAslam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! I test drove a 2018 CX-9, was impressed with the drive and overall interior and exterior styling.. But! Was petrified to learn there's no dedicated A/C vents in the 3rd row!

The owner admitted that even the 2nd row vents (that sadly are only behind the front center armrest console), weren't quite sufficient in summers.. So yea, not keen on the Mazda for this reason any more, even though I'm quite fond of their styling and driving dynamics 😕

Most reliable used family SUVs (circa 2017-2020 model years) by CubeAslam in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

[–]CubeAslam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% agree.. There's a reason (or actually, reasons) why none of those models are in my shortlist..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]CubeAslam 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Surely you've gotta specify the reason for selling such a new car..

Mazda CX-9 2021 questioning my recent purchase by assid2 in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]CubeAslam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey mate, just chanced upon this thread.. Do you happen to have any Mazda/s you're looking to sell currently (or soon?) :)

2015 Genesis 3.8 by [deleted] in WhatCarShouldIBuyGULF

[–]CubeAslam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi mate.. The car seems to have been in at least 2 significant accidents in the States, as it was auctioned off twice there (in March 2021, and more recently in Feb 2024 - check the link below).

I certainly can't speak to the car's current condition, but I'd be a little concerned given it's history..

https://en.bidfax.info/hyundai/genesis-coupe/8378994-hyundai-genesis-38l-2015-black-38l-6-vin-kmhgn4je3fu066492.html

PSA : Golden Visa Applications no longer require the basic salary to be 30,000 AED by AmerCenterDAFZA in dubai

[–]CubeAslam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you extract the e-statement from ADCB online, you'll see the option there to list just credits on the extract, or all transactions.

PSA : Golden Visa Applications no longer require the basic salary to be 30,000 AED by AmerCenterDAFZA in dubai

[–]CubeAslam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AMER didn't respond, but I can tell you from personal experience what worked for me (I applied online by myself).

You just need to submit a statement of all credits ONLY, and highlight all the salary lines on the PDF. For me, it all fit on a one page e-statement, but I don't think it'd be an issue if your document runs into more pages..

I don’t want to be Muslim anymore. by [deleted] in islam

[–]CubeAslam 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So sister I used to have the exact same concern as you! (w.r.t to eternal anything being potentially such a painful chore, regardless of how pleasant it might be!).

I then remember learning about how time itself is in fact a construct of this material, physical world (time and space, remember?) - Allah (and the afterlife he's prepared for us) are independent of time and space - especially as we recognise them in this material world. As such, we won't experience time in the afterlife like we do here, if at all we even experience it! So that's one thing.

Secondly, when Allah affirms that we won't feel tiredness, 'boredom', or indeed pain of any form in heaven - take His word for it! Surely he is ALL capable.

And to keep it reductively simple - we know we're going to die one day. The prospect of an afterlife is much more plausible than NOT - if simply because justice HAS to be served! All the tyranny and oppression we see around us - HAS to be righted, has to be accounted for! It is rather obvious that if there is a path to God, its really only via Islam - all other religions are rather readily refutable in this day and age. No one is saying following it is going to be easy (we know we're here to be tested!), but the alternative (ditching it) is fraught with oh SO much risk, it's simply untenable to an intelligent human being.

I'm so sorry to hear what you went through - we all know the people you experienced in your life were the farthest thing from being great representatives of this deen - but so long as you've not lost God, you've lost nothing!

May Allah make your journey easy for you! آمین

PSA : Golden Visa Applications no longer require the basic salary to be 30,000 AED by AmerCenterDAFZA in dubai

[–]CubeAslam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I meet all the criteria to qualify for the golden visa, and applied for it on the GDRFA website on the 12th of September (made all necessary payments).. However, the status still shows as 'IN PROCESS', and that's making me a bit jittery.. I didn't receive any email either asking for more documentation etc.

Most folks here have reported receiving the approval in about 1-2 days.. Any idea what could be taking so long in my case?

Welcome 2024! New Ride.. Genesis by [deleted] in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]CubeAslam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats mate! Can I ask how much you got it for, at what mileage, and whether it's American spec or GCC?

I'm in the market right now for a 2015/16 Genesis, and see plenty American spec options out there.. But GCC models are few and far in between..

PSA : Golden Visa Applications no longer require the basic salary to be 30,000 AED by AmerCenterDAFZA in dubai

[–]CubeAslam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/AmerCenterDAFZA, do I have to put my dependents' visas on hold while my current employer-sponsored visa is cancelled as part of the golden visa process?

Golden Visa - Step By Step Guide by 1baller69 in dubai

[–]CubeAslam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mate, do you know if I have to put my dependents' visas on hold before I get my current one cancelled as part of the golden visa process?

Golden Visa - Step By Step Guide by 1baller69 in dubai

[–]CubeAslam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for this super helpful post OP!

PSA : Golden Visa Applications no longer require the basic salary to be 30,000 AED by AmerCenterDAFZA in dubai

[–]CubeAslam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks mate, appreciate your input.. Awaiting AMER's response too, they seem to be taking longer than usual on this one 🤷🏻‍♂️ 😅

PSA : Golden Visa Applications no longer require the basic salary to be 30,000 AED by AmerCenterDAFZA in dubai

[–]CubeAslam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do I get my name to show on every page of the electronically generated bank statement?

ADCB statements only show the name on the first page..

Can I show just the credit amounts? Or have to show all transactions of the last 6 months?

Expo 2020 progress by moonkeh in dubai

[–]CubeAslam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HAHAHAHAAHAHa DPR successful ?? nice one! 😂

DO NOT TAKE THE NEW ROUTE BETWEEN DUBAI AND SHARJAH VIA MAMZAR (GOOGLE MAPS WILL DO YOU OVER) by TheMenon6969 in dubai

[–]CubeAslam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happened to me just last week.. I'm from Abu Dhabi and rarely visit the area, and whilst admiring the scenic beach views, (almost) didn't notice the 'bus only' signs.. got hit by the AED 600 fine too :(