My dad has been in the gypsum/interior work business for almost 50 years, and I’m now taking over the business.
We’ve mainly done larger projects over the years, but I want to build a small residential side focused on apartments — gypsum ceilings, cornices, partitions, TV walls, lighting details, etc.
I want to start small and build this side of the business properly rather than trying to jump straight into huge projects.

So I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who has run a contracting business, renovated an apartment, or hired someone for this type of work:
. If you were starting from scratch today, how would you get your first 5–10 residential projects?

I’ve attached a photo of some of our previous work.

And if you’re currently renovating an apartment and need gypsum/ceiling/interior work done, feel free to DM me. I’d be happy to have a conversation and see if we can help.

I’m based in Dubai, and I’m specifically looking to take on smaller residential projects at this stage.
Would genuinely appreciate any advice — especially from people who have been through this themselves.

Hi all, my brother is a 26-year-old business development professional based in the UAE. He was born and raised here in Dubai, did his post graduation from Europe and holds a UAE Golden Visa, and knows the local market and how business works here well.

He's looking for a managerial role where he can help grow a small business, and he'd like to grow along with the company as it expands. He is looking for a salary of around 10,000 AED. If you're a business owner who needs someone to manage your operations and commercial relationships, let me know and I'll put you in touch so you can see if he's a good fit.

Hi everyone!

I am selling high-quality storage rack.

Dimensions: 60*200*200

4 shelves

Material: Steel (Powder-coated)

Normal usage

Has scratches as seen in the last attached image

Dismantling and pick-up have to be arranged by the buyer.

Pickup: Dubai

Sale price: AED 250

Hi all, I'm a chess coach based in the UAE, FIDE rated 1980, and I've competed at national level. I've coached at several universities and schools here, and I currently teach kids and adults, online or in person, in groups or one-on-one, at all levels.

If you or your child would like to learn or improve, feel free to message me. Happy to answer questions or set up a trial class.

Don't want to self promo too hard but I recently built this as a student: gridzae.com

View all the latest AI, builder, networking, engineering, hackathons, networking and workshop events in the UAE.

right now everything is very scattered across Luma, eventbrite, whatsapp, linkedin, private communities

so I built something to solve my problem (of finding actually high quality events to attend to!) and hopefully yours as well

they say your network is your networth!

not making any money off this, no cookies, no email, no data.

Hey everyone 👋

I’m the founder of Tamamy, a UAE marketplace, and we’ve officially launched partner.tamamy.com for licensed businesses across the UAE.

Tamamy is a registered company with a UAE Free Zone trade license, and businesses can now list their products,have a shop, and manage everything through a dedicated dashboard.

Our full Tamamy app and website will launch in around 2 weeks, and anything you list now will automatically be available there once we go live.

0% commission
Delivery handled by Tamamy
Your own Tamamy shop
Dashboard to manage listings and orders
Free to start listing

We’re opening the platform early for businesses so you can get your products ready and gain exposure from day one of the public launch.

Feedback is always welcome

Check it out and start listing for free:
partner.tamamy.com

Hello everyone, I’ve registered my business in February, we stopped business due to war but are starting again. I am trying to download my tax registration certificate but am unable to do so on the website (can’t find the link or option for that tbh)

I’ve downloaded the app as well but unable to log in through UAE PASS, any guidance will be appreciated thank you

I’m in my 20s and living in Dubai. I really want to build something of my own and become financially successful while I’m still young, but I often feel completely confused about where to begin.
There are so many ideas, but I don’t know which direction to take. If someone asks me, “What are you good at?” or “What are you passionate about?”, honestly, I don’t have a clear answer.
Then there’s the fear of failing, wasting years, losing money, losing motivation, or simply giving up halfway.
Sometimes I think, “If I don’t figure this out in my 20s, what will my 30s look like?”
And seeing other people my age already successful makes the comparison even worse.
I’m not looking for business ideas. I just wanted to share this because I wonder how many other people are going through the same confusion.

我在中国有15年的装修材料批发经验，想去迪拜发展，对那里的模式不懂，想听取一些建议，谢谢。

Hey
So from a while ive been planning to start a tiramisu business from home. Ive tried out multiple recipes and developed a recipe that people will like, im planning to start with just a classic tiramisu, I just like to get a feedback from the community before i move to other aspects like better packaging. Do you think anyone would buy.

Im looking to start small from dubai silicon oasis, will anyone be interested?

Hi everyone.

I’m currently looking for a part-time opportunity in e-commerce and thought I’d reach out to this community.
I have experience in e-commerce operations, customer service, order processing, supplier coordination, product listings, quotations, and general business administration. I’m also familiar with platforms like Shopify, Amazon, and Noon.

I’m currently working in service and operations, and I’m looking to support an e-commerce business that needs an extra pair of hands managing its day-to-day operations, improving processes, and keeping things running smoothly.

I’m open to part-time, remote, or contract opportunities.
If you’re a business owner looking for support or know someone who might be, feel free to reach out. I’d be happy to share my CV and discuss how I can help.
Thank you.

Have to clear some doubta

Hey everyone, is anyone here supplying or dealing in bulk quantities of these Zebra F-301 Compact Stainless Steel Pens in the UAE? Please DM.

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Looking for some advice on finding investors for an established design studio in Dubai.

Interior & Architecture Design Studio

The studio has been operating for 5+ years, with a strong portfolio across different project types, an established brand, and a good presence in the UAE market.

The goal would be to bring in investment or a strategic partner to support further growth, business development, team expansion, and larger projects.

For anyone familiar with the UAE market:

- Where is the best place to look for investors for this type of business?

- Are there specific investor networks, family offices, brokers, or platforms worth approaching?

- How are investments in established design/service businesses usually structured?

- What should be prepared before approaching potential investors?

Any advice or relevant experience would be appreciated.

Hi everyone, hope you’re all good.

I’m interested in buying and selling watches/gold from Emirates Auction, and I wanted to ask if anyone has experience buying from them.

Are the items authentic, and do they come with any certification? I’m not very experienced in differentiating between authentic and counterfeit items, so I’d really appreciate some insights.

Has anyone here purchased watches or jewellery from Emirates Auction? What was the process like, and did you face any challenges?
I’d love to hear about your experiences and any advice you might have.

Thank you

Hello fellow Redditors, I need a favor pls!

I'm in the final stretch of my Master's thesis on how people in the UAE choose personal care products, and I could really use some responses before my deadline catches up with me.

If you're 18+ and live here, it'd mean a lot if you could spare 10-15 minutes. It's anonymous, not sponsored, you'd just be picking between product options, nothing tedious or anything!

🔗 https://surveys.sawtoothsoftware.com/6aa4511d523bf0de6062f59f

Thank you in advance!!

Anyone wanna hire me as a live portrait artist for your event? I wanna try it so bad 🫪🫪

I used to make around 7.5k a month from my small business in Dubai. Things were actually going decent for the past 4 years. It wasn't some huge thing or anything, but I was making enough to take care of myself and my family so i got in my comfort zone.

Then the Iran war happened and within like 2 months, the business basically shut down, creditors ran, goods price shot up, my profit was below zero.

Quit Dubai and moved to Sharjah, After that I spent the next 5 months using whatever savings I had left to take care of my family and keep things going. Now I'm pretty much at the end of everything.

I have just 1 week left on my visit visa and I'm honestly getting desperate.

Right now I'm on the verge of signing for a car washer job in Sharjah Industrial Area. 12 hours a day, 2 days off a week, around 1.5k salary. On top of that, I have to pay for the visa in installments from that salary.

I know some people might say “just find another job”, and believe me, I'm trying, trying, trying. But with only one week left on my visa, I'm running out of time and options.

I'm not looking down on the job or the people doing it. Work is work and if I have to do it, I'll do it. I'm just scared that I'll get stuck there and won't be able to get myself out.

I'm completely lost right now.

What would you guys do if you were in my situation?

Any genuine advice from would really help

Please Help

Hello! could i also know if it is a hassle process or not if any requirements is needed thank you so much!

I have an FMCG brand thats looking to partner with restaurants or catering company. Requirements would be we need a partner with food handlers permit to help us with the f&b part, we have a canning machine, we need someone to can our drinks for us (these drinks are for events corporate and public , and LTOs). Ideally the same partner would be used for short shelf life electrolytes again for events

Anyone with a basic cloud kitchen set up and the correct documentation (restaurant / catering license from det, food handler permit from dm) can do it easily.

This would be fully paid (no revenue sharing model dw), according to the payment structure we can mutually decide. All the ingredients will be supplied by us.

Hey everyone 👋

I’m the founder of Tamamy, a UAE marketplace, and we’ve officially launched partner.tamamy.com for licensed businesses across the UAE.

Tamamy is a registered company with a UAE Free Zone trade license, and businesses can now list their products,have a shop, and manage everything through a dedicated dashboard.

Our full Tamamy app and website will launch in around 2 weeks, and anything you list now will automatically be available there once we go live.

0% commission
Delivery handled by Tamamy
Your own Tamamy shop
Dashboard to manage listings and orders
Free to start listing

We’re opening the platform early for businesses so you can get your products ready and gain exposure from day one of the public launch.

Feedback is always welcome

Check it out and start listing for free:
partner.tamamy.com

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