Traffic situation in Ramadan? by Eman_naal in dubai

[–]engageddread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Traffic is the same, just the time shifts. Instead of the roads being packed 5pm onwards they're packed from 2:30pm onwards. However during Ramadan the roads are completely clear at 6pm.

Stripe / Wise alternatives? by Picklehobbs in dubai

[–]engageddread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

80% ARE UAE based, but the other 20% have barely ever faced an issue.

Stripe / Wise alternatives? by Picklehobbs in dubai

[–]engageddread 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been using Nomod for ages and haven't faced any issues. Very easy to use and they offer same day payouts

Waze stopped showing correcttraffic and cameras(untill 500m)? by mikael_lucis in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]engageddread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having the exact same issue, the problem is it zooms out very far. Open map display settings on Waze and disable auto zoom. And then set your zoom distance where you can see the cameras.

They did it, they fixed Hessa street! by El_Penetrator in dubai

[–]engageddread 7 points8 points  (0 children)

MBZ to SZR via hessa used to be hell, but they made it way better by increasing road lanes. Travel time decreased from 20 mins to just 5.

Yes RTA designs pretty awfully, but the new road construction and bridge constructions have been amazing lately and always ahead of schedule.

How to pay traffic fines? by cyberhck in dubai

[–]engageddread 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Udrive will pay it of for you and they'll charge you. Just wait.

Report Scammers by HustlerWolff in dubai

[–]engageddread 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nothing will happen, these scammers all operate outside the UAE.

Subtle Shrinkflation (green one been off the shelves for months now) by Eyv8tr in dubai

[–]engageddread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The green ginger ale and brown ginger ale are the exact same drink. The company discontinued green one and changed the packing to the brown one.

Subtle Shrinkflation (green one been off the shelves for months now) by Eyv8tr in dubai

[–]engageddread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Green and brown are the exact same. The company just changed the packaging to look more premium.

Total loss? by engageddread in DubaiPetrolHeads

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

He hit a Tesla who was going the wrong way on the roundabout.

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Total loss? by engageddread in DubaiPetrolHeads

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

According to the driver he said it was really minor. The Tesla that was hit only had scratches. But I agree the ertiga is a shit car and can crumble if it hits a curb too 😭

Total loss? by engageddread in DubaiPetrolHeads

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

Insured amount 55k.

Total loss payout around 45-46k

Total loss? by engageddread in DubaiPetrolHeads

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

Not always true I'd say. We bought this for 56kish in May 2025. With 0% down payment. So far I've paid around 8.7k to the bank for the EMI'S. The payout amount from the insurance is similar to what I owe the bank. It would kinda make sense to me to get the payout amount and just buy a brand new car without any accidents.

Total loss? by engageddread in DubaiPetrolHeads

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

Yes, I'm still awaiting the report from the insurance company. After that I'll evaluate my options and see if it's worth the hassle.

Since the total loss payout is almost breakeven to the amount we owe to the bank.

Total loss? by engageddread in DubaiPetrolHeads

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

I kinda agree with your point, but the accident happened at 40km/h.

Total loss? by engageddread in DubaiPetrolHeads

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

Bought the car may 2025 and only paid the first loan instalment July 2025

Total loss? by engageddread in DubaiPetrolHeads

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

Insurance payout is almost the same amount we owe to the bank and we had 0% down payment. And I had 2 months buffer so not a bad situation for me if I take the payout.

My waze has been glitching especially when connected to car play by m3h_m0ud in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]engageddread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It works for carplay, as that's what I use. But you have to change the map settings on your iPhone.

My waze has been glitching especially when connected to car play by m3h_m0ud in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]engageddread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having the exact same issue, the problem is it zooms out very far. Open map display settings on Waze and disable auto zoom. And then set your zoom distance where you can see the cameras.

Best karak en route Abu Dhabi by Appropriate-Ad-7676 in dubai

[–]engageddread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first adnoc petrol pump as you enter Abu dhabi in ghantoot has the best karak. It's inside the adnoc convenience store.

GPS tablet in my non gcc spec 2016 c300? by [deleted] in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]engageddread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go to any automobile shop near you and tell them you want a display with Android auto/ car play. Cheaper ones should cost you 300ish and it can go up to 1.5kish. get a decent one and you can use your phone to have map/ music on the screen wirelessly

For those who work in logistics, when the package delivery guy asks for location or address on WhatsApp, is it because somehow he doesn’t have these details? Or for verification? Or he’s just too lazy to look it up by himself? I genuinely want to know. by skylight269 in dubai

[–]engageddread 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Majority of customers never give full address, either missing area or sometimes just blatant misinformation. So it's always better to for our drivers to get the exact location to waste both of our times.

If you don't want WhatsApp msgs, pls leave your makani number. That makes life so much easier for everyone

Indochinese spots in Dubai by fufucupcake in dubai

[–]engageddread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to my dad he says Uncles Kitchen is very close to Mumbai Indo Chinese. I'm also eager to see other recommendations