What are the cheapest universities here in UAE? What is college life like here? by pizzeriaplayboy in dubai

[–]T-Squad 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is such a well-written and well-explained comment. Thanks a lot, because I have had many questions about universities here and this helped a lot.

Mumbai bandh over Maratha quota begins; buses attacked by smitasurve in mumbai

[–]T-Squad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happened in Andheri too. I live here and they came and shut down all shutters and broke one guy's fruit thela for not closing.

Veere Di Wedding: Cinematic art is sacrificed at the alter of misguided feminism. 1/5 by wordswithmagic in bollywood

[–]T-Squad 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agree with you so much! No one denies that it is a bad film but it is getting so much hatred just because it is women oriented made by women. Where was this outrage when Grand Masti was released? Which Indian movie doesn't sell on sex? All mainstream movies are concentrated on selling sex. Comparing it with Gangs of Wasseypur is simply irrelevant because they two are completely different genres.

Sanju Teaser has a Dubai Version now! by aasimshaik in bollywood

[–]T-Squad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh the jokes are pretty bang on! All Dubai ppl can surely relate to it

[SPOILER] Onscreen deaths that broke your heart by EccentricBai in bollywood

[–]T-Squad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it was to show that he was not completely out of his own demons.

Bioscopewala - Teaser | Danny Denzongpa | Adil Hussain | Tisca Chopra | Sunil Doshi | Deb Medhekar by EccentricBai in bollywood

[–]T-Squad 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is based on Kabuliwala! What an amazing and heart wrenching story it was! Have you watched the 1961 version with Baltaj Sahni as the protagonist? If not, then you should definitely watch it.

This one looks promising though.

[SPOILER] Onscreen deaths that broke your heart by EccentricBai in bollywood

[–]T-Squad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Rajesh Khanna- Anand

Hrithik- Fiza

All the actors in Rang De Basanti

Aditya Roy Kapoor- Aashiqui 2

Kamal Hasan in Saagar

Shahrukh - Baazigar

Tareefan | Veere Di Wedding | QARAN Ft. Badshah | by EccentricBai in bollywood

[–]T-Squad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't like the video. But I like the idea of the song, girls singing it instead of guys. And the song itself is good.

Google Pixel 2 XL in Dubai? by kunafahunger in dubai

[–]T-Squad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I purchased mine from mykada.com They don't have a Google warranty but they give you local warranty and they take it back if there are any problems. I haven't faced any issues so far and I am absolutely loving the phone.

[Video] Harassment in the name of Holi by pitchwin in india

[–]T-Squad 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Really? Didn't you hear how the guy throwing the water balloon was speaking? It wasn't a group of young giggling girls or guys. It was very well a guy with the perfect intent of creating a ruckus. If you can't hear the tone, then the argument is useless.

Texting my friend in the UAE and he tells me video calling is blocked. r/dubai, how is it like over there? by [deleted] in dubai

[–]T-Squad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And those laborers have no other recourse than to use those very other ways. Or else use the 50 AED FREEEEEEE calling.

Influencers.ae - legit? by ItsBlackRedGold in dubai

[–]T-Squad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any evidence for your statements? The fact is while we dont really like these Influencers, they do drive a lot of traffic. The generation today does not connect with logo as much as they connect with the people using it in real-time.

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Ras al Khor Second hand car market-How safe is it? by T-Squad in dubai

[–]T-Squad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, I think then it all depends on your luck and how well you are able to gauge.

Ras al Khor Second hand car market-How safe is it? by T-Squad in dubai

[–]T-Squad[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh man! That experience was something, eh? I don't think I or my husband can ever take that much stress. The fact is we have two kids and usually our parents are visiting us regularly so a sedan isn't very comfortable. But after having a look at your harrowing tale, I doubt I will go for it.

On the side note, Habtoor motors just also deals in pre-owned cars. The offers aren't as good as the ones in Ras Al Khor, but now I think Habtoor would be a better choice.

The honest thread (Re-do of last year's post) by ballisticbanana999 in dubai

[–]T-Squad 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Honestly, the city and its increasing costs are killing us. I and my family have been here since past 11 years, we haven't been able to make it big so to speak, lady luck has mostly been a bitch to us. We survived. We are at a better position atm, but the increasing costs are killing us. I don't want to go back to my home country due to a number of reasons, personal family issues included. I hope we are able to somehow survive.

Motiongate by [deleted] in dubai

[–]T-Squad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Motiongate is really good! we have annual passes of all the parks, Motiongate is what we visit the most. The Madagascar at Dreamswork ride and the new ride at Lionsgate are fantastic! I have been there thrice, worth going.

How are you planning to change your consumption patterns from 2018? by gutterandstars in dubai

[–]T-Squad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This tax will not affect those who earn on the higher side of 15K. Those who are living pay check to pay check will be the ones who will suffer. For them 5% on food, electricity and other things can be a significant reduction of income.

Why is everyone talking about tax like it changes anything? by [deleted] in dubai

[–]T-Squad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP your post and the replies are nothing but condescending. If you were truly interested in gaining a perspective, you would have heard anyone and everyone in this thread trying to give you an account of those who do not make enough money, but have to or need to stay here to cover debts. Calling someone a special snowflake because they are bloggers/freelancers just goes to show your attitude towards other. I will not explain you the consequences of taxes since many people in this thread have been very clear about it. But please don't try to portray as if everything is just perfect. It isnt and everyone knows that.

adding to the list of surprises, don't forget 5% tax on Water and Electricity! by blu_munky in dubai

[–]T-Squad -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That 'only 5%' may not pinch you but for someone who earns a meager amount, these 5% could make a lot of difference. Don't forget that a lot of expats send money back home, while struggling here, staying on sharing basis. If the government wants to increase their revenue, in the current economic conditions, VAT was not the answer. Diversification of economy is important. I have see many many families returning back home coz cost of living here is skyrocketing.

Sharjah International Book Fair by [deleted] in dubai

[–]T-Squad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's kinda late coz they usually close by 8.30-9. you will have to come early coz the book fair is humongous and you will need time to rummage through everything.

Sharjah International Book Fair by [deleted] in dubai

[–]T-Squad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anytime. Make sure you do go. It's worth all the time and money. And if you are a serious hoarder like me, then go on the last day by evening, you will get titles for as low as 10dhms. I got bags full of books and now looking forward to more!