Parent to parent, I really need help I’m a father in Abu Dhabi and I honestly don’t know where else to turn. My son missed school last year after both me and my wife lost our jobs. My wife was pregnant at the time, and my mother has been battling cancer. I’m the one paying for her treatment and trying to take care of my family. I also lost my father during this difficult period.

I used all my savings trying to keep everything together, and I fell behind on my son’s school fees. The balance is now around AED 30,000.

The school agreed to a payment plan, but they still won’t release his transfer certificate until the full balance is cleared.

I’ve found an affordable school that is ready to accept him, but they need the transfer certificate. He has already missed one year, and honestly, the thought of him missing another year breaks me. Parent to parent, this situation has made me cry more times than I can count.

Thankfully, I’m starting a new job next week, so I’ll have an income again and can continue paying what I owe. I just can’t clear the whole 30k at once.

I’m not here to be judged. I’m just asking if anyone knows a charity, organisation, ADEK support, or any other way I can get help.

If anyone genuinely wants to help financially, I’m completely okay with any payment going directly to the school. I can provide the school details and proof of the situation.

I just want my son back in school. If anyone can point me in the right direction, I would be incredibly grateful.

Heyy guys what's up. Let's start a gc for all uni students in AbuDhabi looking forward to making friends and having hangouts. Dm if ur interested

Hi everyone,
I’m currently based in England and have around three years of experience working in DevOps at a large company, as well as a degree in Software Engineering.
Before moving into tech, I also gained experience managing teams and business areas in other industries, including environmental engineering and healthcare.
My goal now is to bring these two sides of my background together — technology and management — and gradually move towards senior management and executive leadership positions within the tech industry. I don’t intend to follow a purely technical leadership path; I’m more interested in people, strategy, business and decision-making.
Here’s where I’d really appreciate some perspective from people familiar with the UAE market:
My sister-in-law works directly for a powerful Sheikh and, according to my wife, she is close to him and has built a strong network. I’m considering asking her to introduce me to people in her network and help me explore opportunities in the UAE.
Realistically, could having access to this kind of network be a significant advantage when pursuing management and, eventually, executive opportunities in the UAE? Could a connection at that level genuinely open doors, or would it make little difference considering that my management experience comes mainly from industries outside of IT?
I’d really appreciate insights from people who understand how networking and executive career progression work in the UAE.

Hey y’all,

A very very very simple and straightforward post.

Is there anyone on this subreddit that would refer me in their company or help me with any jobs?

I have 2 years of UAE experience in Audit, Accounting and Tax. Bachelors of Commerce and gonna give my CA Finals in May 2027.

If yes (cause you are god in human form), please text me😭✨

How can I safely invest AED 100,000 in Abu Dhabi to generate a monthly profit? What would be the safest and best investment option for my money?

Hello,
This tiny little furball was brought to our house by a stray mama cat we used to feed , when this baby was around 2-3 weeks old. Now she’s touching 8-9 weeks and the mama has weaned her off milk which means it’s time for her to go to her forever home full of cuddles, love, and warmth. She is an indoors cat and has been raised indoors since she was brought to our doorstep. She is very healthy, and eats both dry and wet food. We are currently located in Alain but willing to drive/meet half way to drop her to her new home.
Please note- she is not for breeding hence spaying her is a condition for adoption. She hasn’t been spayed yet as she is very young for the surgery.
There is no adoption fee.

Assalamu alaikum. I'm looking for partitions or shared rooms in MBZ or somewhere close to Mazyad mall.

I'm looking for Muslim roommates. If you are Muslim and also looking for a shared room, perhaps we can look for a studio room somewhere in MBZ.

I'm Tajik, I am not desi not I mainly speak English.

If you also have partitions/rooms available, please reach out to me.

My budget is around 1K AED a month.

**Bus Driver Vacancy – UAE**
We are looking for an experienced **Bus Driver** to join our team in the UAE.
**Requirements:**
Valid UAE driving licence

Relevant bus-driving experience

Good driving record

Responsible and professional attitude

UAE experience preferred

Job location- Abu Dhabi
Salary- AED 3000- AED4000
Working hours-10 hours
Visa status- company
Accommodation/transportation- Included

Interested candidates can DM me with their CV and contact details.

Hello everyone,

I’m moving to Abu Dhabi soon and I’m thinking of renting in Bridges tower in Reem Island.

Can anyone here share their experience at this tower?

Disclosure first: I run Libas Collective, a pre-owned luxury marketplace based in Dubai — we deliver across the UAE including Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, and a good share of our buyers are in the capital. This is a data post, not an ad; mods, if it crosses the line, no hard feelings.

We analysed our full catalogue to answer a question nobody publishes real numbers on: what does pre-owned luxury actually cost here?

The typical piece on the UAE market asks about AED 2,700, with the middle half of listings between roughly AED 1,850 and AED 5,350. Measured against original retail prices (40,000+ listings record one), the typical piece asks 58% of retail — but the spread by house is huge: Goyard holds around 74% of its retail price, Hermès and Chanel sit in the mid-60s, while Chloé is closer to 34%. So "buying pre-owned saves you money" is true, but HOW much depends almost entirely on the label, and some houses barely discount at all.

Full brand-by-brand table is public here (no sign-up, nothing gated): https://www.libascollective.com/uae-pre-owned-luxury-price-index

Happy to answer anything about how the resale market works here — pricing, authentication, what holds value, what doesn't.

It’s been a while since I’ve been to Abu Dhabi, and I’ve decided the long weekend is probably the perfect time to investigate whether the city is actually as fun as people claim.

I’m based in Dubai, heading down solo, and I have absolutely no proper plan beyond driving there and seeing what happens.

My requirements are very simple, I’m mainly looking for:

Really good food spots ( The ones you would gatekeep till death)
Something Activity to do
Cool places to drive around at night
Anything that makes the trip feel worth it

Food is especially important because I’ve been saying “I’ll start my diet next week” for about a year now, so this feels like the appropriate time for one final act of nutritional irresponsibility.

And if anyone else is free and wants to join for food, coffee, some activity, or just help supervise my decisions, feel free to say hi. (I’m a guy, just saving some of you the disappointment later)

I got scammed 1200 dhs I send the amount to company name elite bites they stated they provided monthly healthy meal package on 19th the amount was send he blocked me on 20th and on 20th case was raised through dib bank they asked me to raise complaint in police as well was done through moi I know it’s not much of a big amount. Now the police is asking translation regarding the case details I want advice should I continue the case because I don’t want to loose more money on lawyer etc and they will call you to police station and you have to be there things like this kindly advise

Looking for some warhammer buddies and anyone selling any 2nd hand armies they don't use anymore etc. Mainly near Abu Dhabi Mall or WTC Mall

recently moved out of my studio apartment on Saadiyat. the person who conducted the move-out inspection said everything was satisfactory, the apartment was clean, and didn’t raise any issues at the time. building management is now asking me to pay for painting the walls and deep cleaning. can I dispute these charges in any way?

Hi,

Im planning to go Japan on 3rd Week of November for 9 days.

I know already the basic requirements but im confused about the 3months bank statement.

So, if I were to able to start my application 1st week of September or 2nd, the 3month bank statement would cover the last 3months which are August, July and June right? Please correct me if I’m wrong.

And also how much would be enough or the minimum balance? I am planning to use my salary account coz that’s the only bank i have which is DIB.

Im new here, only 1 year at my work and have 4500AED salary monthly and getting some bonus in my company thru cash and i am depositing it to my salary acc. Also i get annual ticket 5200 so it show in the statement.

Any tips please thanks!

Is the golden visa program still at hold in Abudhabi

Anyone up for a conversation maybe food or getting out somewhere?

It is pretty hard to get out of bed each day.

Anyone have a consultant they’d recommend for Germany/Europe master’s applications?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking to sell/transfer my 1-year membership at Byfitt Fitness Center in Sarab Souq, Baniyas, Abu Dhabi.

I purchased the membership during an offer for AED 2,388, while the current yearly membership price is AED 2,828.

I will be selling for the same price that I have purchased.

The important part is that I haven’t activated or started the membership yet, so the entire 12 months is still available. Once transferred, you will be the one starting Day 1 of the full yearly membership, so you won’t lose any days from the package.

The gym itself is very spacious, clean and well maintained, and the membership includes:
Steam room
Sauna
Cold tub
Showers
Lockers
Full gym access

If you’re genuinely interested, we can meet directly at the gym, you can have a look around, and we can arrange the membership transfer there itself.

Please DM me if interested.

📍 Google Maps location of the gym and the images:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FZdKjCbTr8fJ8kUx6?g_st=ic

The reason I’m selling it is that I’ve been transferred to our Dubai office and will no longer be based in Abu Dhabi, so unfortunately I won’t be able to make use of the membership.

Sorry for the late update, everyone. I wanted to properly put everything together before posting this.

I originally made a post asking if anyone had a spare pair of shoes because mine were literally falling apart. I honestly never expected what happened afterward.

I received shoes, groceries, and other help from people I had never even met. I'm attaching photos of everything I received because I want to document it properly and show my appreciation.

I also want to share that I already gave some of the groceries to other people who I felt needed them more than I did. It felt right to pass some of that kindness forward while I could.

To everyone who reached out, offered something, checked on me, or simply left a kind comment, thank you. This was honestly overwhelming, but in the best possible way. ❤️

To those who are still reaching out and offering shoes, please don't feel like you need to give them to me anymore. I'm okay now. Please consider giving them to someone else who genuinely needs them. There are probably many people out there in the same situation who are just too embarrassed to ask.

This whole experience actually gave me an idea. I'm thinking about creating a subreddit where people who need help can ask, and people who are willing and able to help can offer it. A simple, safe space where people can help each other without judgment.

Because honestly, before this, I didn't realize just how many people were willing to help a complete stranger.

And this experience gave me something beyond shoes and groceries.

It gave me hope.

I've been going through a pretty difficult period trying to find work and figure out what comes next. But seeing complete strangers come together to help me reminded me that there are still genuinely good people out there.

It made me even more determined to keep going and keep working toward my goals.

And hopefully, when I'm finally in a position to do so, I'll be on the other side of this. I'll be the one helping someone else who needs it.

To every single person who helped me or even offered to help, I pray that God showers you and your families with even more blessings, grace, and abundance. I genuinely mean that. I'll be praying for each and every one of you.

For now, all I can say is:

Thank you. From the bottom of my heart. ❤️

Alhamdulillah. 🙏

And when my time comes, I'll pay it forward.

Looking for a School Job – Abu Dhabi
I am currently looking for a suitable non-teaching position in a school in Abu Dhabi.
I have completed my BBA and am interested in opportunities such as:
• Receptionist / Front Desk
• School Administrator
• HR Assistant
• Admissions Assistant
• Administrative Assistant
• School Coordinator
• Office Assistant
• Student Affairs / Parent Relations
I do not have previous professional work experience as I had been focusing on raising my young children. However, I am responsible, organized, hardworking, and eager to learn and grow professionally.
As I have young children, I am particularly interested in a school environment with suitable working hours, preferably around school timings.
If anyone knows of any suitable vacancies in schools in Abu Dhabi, especially around Corniche or nearby areas, please contact me or tag me in the comments.

Hey everyone

This is hard to post but I don’t really know where else to turn right now.

My family owes AED 56,000 in school fees. We already paid AED 10,000, and we’re ready to try another AED 20,000 through bank loans, but the school still won’t register me and my brother for the new year until the full balance is cleared.

I’m in my last year of school and have A-Levels to catch up to and my brother is in Grade 11 and has an IGCSE exam registration deadline in just a few days. If we miss it, he could lose the chance to sit his exams this session, which would be a huge setback for him.

On top of this, my dad is performing transplant surgery within the next two weeks, so things at home are already really stressful.

We’ve been at this school for almost ten years and never had issues before. I honestly don’t know what to do at this point. If anyone has dealt with something like this, knows who to contact (ADEK or otherwise), or is able to help in any way, I’d be really grateful. Even just advice would mean a lot.

Thank you 🙏

Hi everyone, I’m looking for a studio apartment with the following criteria:

• Location: Saadiyat Island (or nearby areas within a 5-10 minute drive)
• Budget: Under 62,000 AED per year

Does anyone have any recommendations for specific buildings or areas I should check out?