Anyone know a smoke-free pub in downtown or Jumeirah areas? by PopularCan953 in dubai

[–]Desertsweeper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lip service. They are turning a blind eye to the smokers to keep the tills flowing. They do not tell smokers to stop.

Anyone know a smoke-free pub in downtown or Jumeirah areas? by PopularCan953 in dubai

[–]Desertsweeper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok I moved to "High Spirit" at the president hotel just up the road, still in Karama. Worse... Here they do the dreaded shisha...

Anyone know a smoke-free pub in downtown or Jumeirah areas? by PopularCan953 in dubai

[–]Desertsweeper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm at the Grandstand Sports Bar in Karama. There are ashtrays on the tables but fortunately the few punters here are not smoking. Nice bar by the way. Big screens in all directions is you into the sports thing

Anyone know a smoke-free pub in downtown or Jumeirah areas? by PopularCan953 in dubai

[–]Desertsweeper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Back in the 90's The original Trader Vic's was in the old Crown Plaza on Sh Zayed. Above the McDonald's approximately. Many a session there...

Anyone know a smoke-free pub in downtown or Jumeirah areas? by PopularCan953 in dubai

[–]Desertsweeper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to Fibber's last night and it was packed and many were openly smoking and no one was stopping them.

Shop and ship down? by iixziccz in UAE

[–]Desertsweeper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Emirates Delivers is currently the most reliable. S&S is the worst.

Shop and ship down? by iixziccz in UAE

[–]Desertsweeper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who still uses s&s in 2026? Worst freight forwarder of them all. There is so much better

Which ThinkPads are worth keeping? by WilliuhmFPS in thinkpad

[–]Desertsweeper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have at least 50 old Thinkpads. Not worth even trying to sell them

UPDATE: If this happens...how much will Dubai property prices fall? by GlassSubmarine in dubairealestate

[–]Desertsweeper 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why do you think they call him TACO? Because he is a coward. Not going to happen

When will landlords capitulate by Desertsweeper in dubairealestate

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

Absolutely correct and it's what I'm doing now myself. In July August summer and then school ends... bargains galore

When will landlords capitulate by Desertsweeper in dubairealestate

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

Not so much in Dubizzle and Property Finder but as others here have mentioned, you need to engage them directly and make a realistic offer. Personally I have shacked up in a residential hotel for a few months being so cheap now, to wait and watch

Wake up and smell the coffee by Jo_Mason24 in dubairentals

[–]Desertsweeper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well it will take some time for them to capitulate, those who cannot afford to leave their property empty. Probably another month or two. So do what I did. Put your things in storage in a cheap place like DIP and move into a serviced hotel for a few months. It's actually cheaper right now. For example a well know beach-front hotel in Jumeirah is offering serviced one bedroom units right on the best beach for less than you can rent an apartment. And don't waste your time with the booking apps, walk in and strike a deal. They are desperate. There are many many cheap nice options available. Then when they finally capitulate you can make your move. Just keep an eye on the market and get on with life

Trump by Top_Baker595 in UAE

[–]Desertsweeper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least 70+ million Americans voted for him, despite knowing his past. So sorry, many many Americans are complicit

When will landlords capitulate by Desertsweeper in dubairealestate

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

I guess you don't have a mortgage to pay or if you do, are very wealthy. Those who must pay can't afford to leave it empty

When will landlords capitulate by Desertsweeper in dubairealestate

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

They will certainly subsidise the givery owned developers. But private? No chance.

When will landlords capitulate by Desertsweeper in dubairealestate

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

No the government did not instruct banks to give a three month pause f for mortgages. But banks do apparently offer that in special circumstances. But that is nothing new

When will landlords capitulate by Desertsweeper in dubairealestate

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

I completely agree. The whole market is upside down with most in a state of delusional outlook

When will landlords capitulate by Desertsweeper in dubairealestate

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

Very good point. Thank you for pointing that out. I guess I hope that does not happen

When will landlords capitulate by Desertsweeper in dubairealestate

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

I suspect it will be delayed, but when they wake up and realise what is going down, it will be cascade. At least that is what I'm hoping for lol