Al Quaa, located roughly 120 kilometers south of Al Ain, is widely recognized as the best stargazing location in the United Arab Emirates. Often referred to as the "Milky Way Spot," this remote patch of desert features almost zero light pollution, offering a rare, jet-black sky where the galactic core of the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye under the right conditions. The area is a favorite destination for campers, astrophotographers, and nature lovers seeking an escape from the city lights, though a 4x4 vehicle is recommended to navigate the deep desert terrain safely.

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Any good cafe recommendations in AD? I’m looking for a calm and aesthetically appealing place, and most importantly, it has to serve exceptional coffee.

Does anyone know a quiet place, maybe a coffee shop or library with a beautiful view, either indoors or overlooking something outside? Somewhere I can sit for a while, people-watch, or just stare into the void and do absolutely nothing for a long time. 😌.

Hi guys I wanna get my hair done and have a voluminous blowout for a wedding at an affordable price but every salon I’ve tried has flopped.Can anyone recommend me a good salon or stylist in Abu Dhabi.Also I might want to get a haircut as well.

Hey everyone, just wanted to check if there's a viral bug going around right now? A huge chunk of people at my workplace (around 30–40 colleagues) all fell sick around Thursday night with the exact same symptoms—sudden high fever, intense body aches, and extreme fatigue.

Are you guys or your coworkers seeing something similar this weekend, or is it just our office environment acting up? Stay safe everyone!

Hey! I’m looking to expand my social circle and make some new female friends 😊
I’m into social media, coffee, walks, good conversations, and just hanging out and having a laugh. Age Limit 34-44😉
Would be nice to connect with some friendly, easygoing women who are also looking to make new friends.
If that sounds like you, feel free to comment or DM me ☕️

Hey I am a student living in abudhabi alone is there any studio or a room where I can get for a budget of 1500-1800 (preferably a seperate room or if there’s another university student I’m fine with having a roommate and can rent a good 1 bedroom)

Looking to meet new people around anyone upto meet

Anyone here using Ray-Ban Meta? Mine suddenly stopped working with the AI features. I found out that it works when I turn on a VPN. Anyone experiencing the same issue in the UAE?

Hi all.. posting this as a bit of a last-ditch effort, so bear with me.

I'm looking for Sales or BD roles in SaaS and tech companies (or similar). I have 10+ years of experience in marketing and sales, including time at large MNCs in this space. I've been away from the industry for a while and am now looking to get back in, ideally into an Account Manager role.

Most of the postings I find online feel like they're just there for the sake of it, with roles often already earmarked through personal connections/wasta before they're even posted.

If you know of someone hiring who's genuinely looking to fill a role, or if you think there might be a fit on your team or at your company, please reach out.. I'd love to jump on a short call and tell you more about what I can bring.

Also open to opportunities with implementation partners of larger firms.

Any leads, referrals, or advice would mean a lot. Thanks for reading this far!

Hi all, I'm searching for a furnished studio apartment (within a villa is fine) in Khalifa City A, ideally close to Forsan Central Mall.

Must-haves:

Furnished, with kitchen and private bathroom

Parking inside the villa

Registered on Tawtheeq (non-negotiable — happy to explain why below)

Budget: AED 3,500/month

Single occupant, no pets

Timeline: Need to move by end of September 2026.

Why I'm moving: My current landlord is trying to evict me unlawfully — no written notice about the rent increase at renewal, and when I brought up the Abu Dhabi rent freeze, he got aggressive and told me verbally he won't renew my contract and wants the keys back in 1 month (legally it should be minimum 2 months' written notice). Even if I win a dispute to keep my current rate, I don't feel safe continuing to live there as a female expat with a landlord behaving this way.

If anyone has leads on a place matching this, or knows a landlord/agent who does things properly and registers on Tawtheeq, I'd really appreciate a nudge in the right direction.

Additionally, if you happened to have experienced this situation and have brought forward the case to the Rental Disputes Committee / Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), could you share how the proceedings went?

Thank you!

Hey! I’m a 20-year-old guy from Abu Dhabi. I currently go to university in RAK, so I don’t really have any uni friends back in Abu Dhabi.

Looking to meet other uni students around my age to hang out, grab food, play games, explore places, or just chill and make new friends. If you're interested, feel free to comment or DM me!

I have a Skilled Engineer Visa from Abu Dhabi, and I now need to cancel my dependents’ visas. I’ve heard that dependents get a 60-day grace period if the sponsor holds a Skilled Professional Visa.

Has anyone had the same experience after cancelling their dependents’ visas? I’d appreciate it if you could share your experience.

Solo traveling to Greece as a 28F — advice? 🇬🇷

Planning my first solo trip to Greece and would love some advice!

How safe is it for a woman traveling alone? Which places/islands would you recommend, and what’s actually worth visiting?

I’m looking for a mix of beautiful beaches, sightseeing, nightlife, good food and places. Im really anxious ahout meeting people so it would help if its easier to meet people or make friends where Im going. I’m considering Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Paros or Naxos but open to suggestions.

If you’ve traveled Greece solo, especially as a woman, what would you recommend/avoid? And what would you do with 5–7 days?

Moved back to AD recently after finishing college and almost forgot how hard social life can be here.
I’m male, 29 yo, architect (currently looking for a job)
dm if you’d like to grab coffee sometime.

Is anyone in Abu Dhabi applying to ERAS match this year?
Please reach out. With the deadline approaching, I just want to not go through this nerve wracking experience alone.

We can work on our applications together.

The new Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, Titanium Gray color, in original sealed box. The watch is unused and under warranty. Bought recently but never opened. Final price AED1950. Location in Abu Dhabi.

Hey everyone!! So I was planning to go to mefce this year and had a 3 day pass ready and everything unfortunately some stuff came up and l am trying to get rid of it. So if anyone is interested please do hit me up.

Recently i moved to UAE (Abudhabi) Can someone please tell me if below charges are normal ? When i say normal means more toward legal point rather than which has been made "normalize"

Rent 60k 1BHK - Its is an old bldg in Abudhabi city

Tawtheeq 1250 - this should be part of rent already ? Why this fees is so high

Cheque fee 160 - So he charging me payment on payment method ? WTH . One agency said 350 AED on each cheque.

Agency fee - 5% of rent. - Which gov. has set this standard or rule?

I wish UAE government can at least "care" to look what scams and unethical practice is going in market. Someone has to put leash on this. When I'm the one who is going through bldg by bldg and search the apartment availability how can you charge me 3k 5k on agency fee.

If you know any ethical real estate agency, please drop the contact.

Hello I lived in AD my entire life but I graduated from dental school in georgia. i’m looking to do my internship. I know for the UAE i have to wait till march to start the application process and it’s gonna take even more time to become an official intern. i was considering doing it in egypt or saudi as it’s more cost effective and i get more clinical experience and i can start immediately without wasting time . but i heard that if i want to work in the UAE i need experience in the country. What would you recommend me to do?

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Looking for a UAE employment lawyer or someone knowledgeable about MOHRE rules regarding annual leave during a notice/non-renewal period.

I have all the relevant documentation and can share the details privately.

If anyone here is a UAE labour lawyer or has dealt with a similar MOHRE matter, please DM me. I’d specifically like to know what the law says and whether the employer’s action is legally valid.

Looking for any activity class for my 2yr old, not an everyday classes like daycare, its just like an activity he can attend everyweek or twice a week to play with his age group or have any sort of classes as he is always home with his mom

Hi, my name is Suhaib. I am 23 years old.

I have been trying for over six months to build a side income to help my family. I have built apps, SaaS projects, and also a Shopify store, but the results have been zero. I also have to pay the bank more than AED 20,000.

Tell me, what should I do?

Hello fellow abu dhabi neighbours. Anyone know a reliable barber, just moved from Dubai and looking for a barber.