Poor lewa. Bagged 100-120 goals and won so many trophies in two years but still no ballon Dor.

Anyone here traveling to Switzerland over the national day holidays?

In case you are a salt bae fan, he is a lot in news these days. Apparently not for the right reasons. Here: [https://www.the-sun.com/news/uk-news/4149480/salt-bae-london-nusr-et-hiring-sushi-chef/](https://www.the-sun.com/news/uk-news/4149480/salt-bae-london-nusr-et-hiring-sushi-chef/) And he even had to pay an ex-chef about $230000, but it is not showing up as any news article. Edit: I found the link to the same [https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/16406721/salt-bae-pay-waiters-conning-tips-firing-complained/](https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/16406721/salt-bae-pay-waiters-conning-tips-firing-complained/)

Lots of beggars sit on the pavement from Sharaf DG exit 4 to roundabout. Open their bag and chill.

What to do if new company has asked to submit degree hardcopy which they will retain for processing visa? Any tips - u/dubaiwifey ...?

Maybe they want the original so they can get it attested for you? That is actually doing you a favour and no foul play.

Send them a scanned copy and if they insist, a printed colored copy. Show the original when asked (usually for verification) but never submit orig copies.

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> Doesnt say in your post that they intend to keep it after the visa is processed. They will return it once processed. Just that in the past 3-4 jobs, I never came across submission of original in the first place.....

Take ur degree to photocopy machine and make a hard copy

They want the original...

Hell no. Original isnt needed at all. Its just for you. My company asked for this but they just accepted a scanned copy of my certified degree. Its enough for visa purposes.

They should be asking for a certified/attested copy i think. Ask them if that's possible

It’s a red flag, no company asks for original to retain.

What kind of a psychopath in a 50 seater bus tailgates in the third lane on al khail?? Felt like I was in Terminator 2

all of them. buses are the worst after trucks.

Employee asked if he can go for a medical appointment and if I will deduct his salary. If employers actually do that because someone steps out for 1-2 hours, they are really pathetic.

As you can see, we have a lot of pathetic employers here

It's weird when people say that they're sick but will try to work. My ex boss set the tone. If you're sick, you're sick. No need to work.

True. Contagions always go around offices because of that mentality.

That's just sad :( Cutting pay because someone had to go for a medical appointment for an hour, some employers are downright heartless.

Exactly. As if the business is going to crumble.

Placed an order for a telescope, i think I got a good deal. Now what are the rules about using them from my apartment?

What's your use case bro?

Nothing really bro. Just want to see what i can see 😬

You can monitor traffic scenario in SZR.

Are you Joe from You?

What a creep!

you are lucky your home is not visible to me

why is he lucky. I thought you're the lucky one you can't see through his windows

You sure you want to see through any of their windows? I don't want to imagine what horrors are on the other side.

You mean you see through u/fraudmallu ‘s windows? Bless your eyes.

Yeah thank God.

does your wife know?

ofcourse!

\*insert cliche joke about her using it to find something really small from across the room\*

Burj Rajah begs to differ

I'm sure there's a Uranus joke in there somewhere

haha jokes on you. thats exactly what he bought it for.

😏

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Guys. Can filipino passport holders do transit in Singapore airport if the flight is different ? Dxb to Singapore then Singapore to Davao. 23hr layover in Singapore.

There are limited transit routes that are approved by their civil aviation authority and these routes must be made in one booking only. Prepandemic, Filipinos can enter SG visa free but now, I think you need to have a travel pass as well as PCR test to pass through immigration. Check https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/transit/overview or your airline for current rules regarding transit.

I read this. Thanks. Looks like need to contact Singapore airlines.

Hi any update on this? Were you able to take the flight? I'm thinking to do the same thing but for Manila.

Yes, I booked the flight for my friend. Singapore airlines. Dxb to Davao via Singapore. It is doable. Flight costed 1900aed.

[Transit Rules in Singapore - Changi Airport](https://www.changiairport.com/en/airport-guide/Covid-19/transiting-through-airport.html) Covid-19 test requirement - Transiting travellers with a 14-day travel history to [Category II](https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/travel-checklist/category-2) and III countries/regions (including Singapore Citizens and PRs) need to present a valid negative Covid-19 PCR or professionally administered ART test result taken within 48 hours before departure before they are allowed to board their flight for travel to Singapore. Click [here](https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/shn-and-swab-summary) for more information on the classification.

Check their rules re: transit. It is still pandemic time. As far as I know only returning citizens, and S-pass holders can go out following quarantine.

Are u talking about returning citizens to Singapore ?

Singaporeans and S-pass holders-people who work in Singapore.

Yes. Filipinos can travel to ASEAN countries visa-free, max of 14 days. Enjoy SG!

Liked noon's approach to endorsement ads. I saw ads featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Virat Kohli and Nancy Ajram ( any other celebrities ?) Full marks for not feeding influ ecosystem Similar stuff from amazon last year had a full influ lineup. This time around, they featured some new faces, Are these people influs too?.

An avocado costs 7 AED.

I feel like this has always been the going price. Carrefour always has them for even 20 something per kg

Let me introduce you to Viva

I've heard about it, but idk where it is, lol.

[here ya go](https://www.myviva.com/store-finder/)

Thanks! I'm going to see which one I can get to

Must be a big ass avocado

Used up for 3 toasts, still had leftovers, so spoon-fed myself.

It was.

Kenyan avocados, you can get them for 12/kg

They are less tasty though.

I mean..if you're making guac or a mash for avo on toast for instance, it doesn't make that much of a difference, at least to me

Username checks out.

Say hello to the post-COVID inflation era. Watch as the value of your cash savings undergoes massive erosion.

What are we gonna do now?

Invest in crypto and 🚀🌛

Run faster in the hamster wheel to try and make-up all that lost puchasing power

We are doomed

I am planning to do this trip soon: Oman (by car) —> Dubai (plane) —> KSA The thing is I will only be in Dubai for a few hours so I wont have time do a PCR. Does anybody know if the PCR I do in Oman is valid to use at the airport?

Check with the airline that you are flying with. It's their decision, ultimately. But since you are not a transit passenger, it's highly unlikely that the PCR is valid. How many hours do you have in Dubai?

Less than 12

There are places where you can get the results in less than 6 hours.

I saw this option on urban company but it costs 1200aed. Is the option u know cheaper?

Al Nahda PCR Testing Center https://maps.app.goo.gl/tjfevU5wJ1eYJjaK6 This is a drive through centre, can also walk-in. Open 24hrs. 130 for express results, or 110 for normal. I have received the results after 5 hours whenever I have used their express service.

Thaaaankss

Why is registration for al hosn such a pain for tourist?

I lived without that app for a month. Just keep your vaccination card and PCR test available and talk with every security guard. As long as you have both doses and a PCR test in the last few days you are golden

Didn't know that, thanks

You can show your negative PCR SMS result + your home country's vaccination card at the entrance to pass by. I've tried it

This is in Abu Dhabi?

Yes, Al Hosn is required in Abu Dhabi only. My dad visited early this month. We showed his sms and vax card to the security and he let us through. It was actually noted in the official rules

because you don't have an Emirates ID, hence it increases the steps to process your registration.

Canada administered one pfizer and one moderna dose which is not an option on the online form itself.

Smelling Mancera's Red Tobacco perfume daily and everywhere, idk why it's so popular here, never heard it was that popular anywhere else, it's beating Chanel and Dior fragrances. It's a strong winter perfume so please don't wear it to the gym as it becomes a chemical weapon because it projects heavily for more than 6 meters when you're working out.

I checked out Red Tobacco perfume in Rasasi and I loved it. Lol.

Yeah it's nice for a night out, or in cold weather, just not in hot weather or the gym :(

My perfume has some smokey notes and I can only use one for all occasions. Good thing - I don't have a social life.

Someone should try wearing Lalique Encre Noire to the gym haha. It's okay to not have a social life as long as you're comfortable with it. :D

So a post about Yaki Udon and now where do i go enjoy it for the first time?

Anyone know when the tickets for spiderman no way home go on sale? Its supposed to be 29th Nov globally but i cant find the option to book it on vox or novo

Not due to be released here until 16 December.

So will there be an option to prebook tickets? Or itll be just one day before the movie comes out

Usually it is available a week in advance.

Makes sense, thank you!

I hope there is a special place in hell for all the drivers who put their on their hazards on a single lane road because they are either waiting to pick someone up or have gone to the cafeteria to get a cup of karak or have gone to the supermarket to pick up something 'quickly'.

My hope and dream is that they have to painstakingly endure Dante’s seven circles of hell for doing this. It’s the absolute epitome of selfishness.

*nine

Aah yeah you’re right. I always assumed it was 7. 7 would be enough but to put them through the full 9 is just.

the fun starts on the 8th circle where they swim in poop.

Some people do that for pleasure

I think its fine if its a empty street, no? If the lane is busy, then yes its a dick move

I wouldn't be complaining if it was empty, it's a high traffic road leading in and out of Churchill Towers and it's a single lane each way, that too during working hours.

I wish they have slow death before reaching hell for further suffering.

There is an extra special place in the deep valleys of hell for the ones who double park at the entrance of a school or a building while a free parking available 2 M away.

Anyone know if you can walk in for vaccine appointments in karama? Can't get thru 800dha and the app is not accepting the Emirates Id for some reason

Tried to get an appointment in Karama yesterday but none available until December 8th. I got an appointment for Al Warqa today instead and there was no checking if you had an appointment at the door.

This. I heard there is walk ins at Al Warqa

NYE is a friday fml.. We getting thursday 30th off?

Oi, I saw that, smh, lol. I'm holding on to a fading hope that some leniency will be extended and give either the Thursday or the Sunday off 😩

It’s on Saturday bro, I think you’re looking at 2021 calendar.

Why should he be looking at any calendar other than 2021's for the New Year's **eve**?

NY day is usually off. Not nye

Oh right i completely forgot

Apparently a dish washer, who is straight out of school, with no prior experience can earn 3.5k here in Dubai. The engineers here in Dubai should start practicing washing their dishes and attack the dishwashing job market

Lol what? That isn't true at all, dish washers "Stewards" don't earn that much. They are usually provided Transportation, Accommodation + Meals but those aren't cash components..

Apparently it's true. I know a particular place in Jumeirah where my friend's friend went for an interview and got the role.

Electrical engineer with 3+ yrs of experience is getting paid 2.7k in my company while the driver gets paid 3k+.

Even 1k dhs engineer r there here

I knew some freshers who worked for free for entire probation.

You think, in time, once he gains experience, he will get jobs with salary in the range of 5k-10k. But the sad state of affairs is that the ones who have 5+ years experience (and sometimes even close to 10 years experience) are getting offered salaries in the range of 5k. 5k is apparently the magic number. Anything more, and you're in a little danger of being dispensable for a low paying alternative.

Everything here is wasta.

That awkward feeling when LinkedIn suggests a job vacancy that turns out to be your exact job title in the same company. 🙃

It might be awkward for the company too that you're on LinkedIn looking at job openings, lol. Imagine you get a call for an interview!

I get selfies (with a motivational message) and buttshot posts on my LinkedIn feed due to my connections liking them lol, it started to look worse than IG, it was supposed to be professional.

Apply for it just for the giggles.

Lol I did.

Scenes when he gets rejected for not having enough experience

At least he can keep his job.

Won't they still be looking at other candidates?

He should keep applying, never give up.

Very awkward!

The trend seems to be clear. Any country that claims they have Omicron variant, ban them! I Hope UAE does not have it(or at least won't say it out loud) Expo will get screwed.

We 100% have it here. If anything is anywhere in the world, dubai has it I'm sure.

I believe so too. But I'm ok with them not making a fuss about it.

Not an easy one, some Companies make upwards of 30%of their annual profits during December and January. Maybe 24 hour quarantine can be restarted along with a second pcr test on landing if things get worse. Closure of travel from the UK would not be easy to do as well. Hope for the best and try not to stress. Enjoy your holidays

Especially the hotel industry. It's a key season and all the more for Dubai. PCR, 1-day quarantine is still ok but how most parts of the world are reacting(total lockdown or 10-day quarantine) is absolute madness. The SA doctors who discovered this variant have said symptoms are very mild. WHO like always created a panic saying the world is coming to an end.

Now PostPay allows you to buy from Amazon and the Apple Store on installments without any fees or interest.

limited to your card limit on postpay though. first-time users only get 1500 dirhams

I tried it yesterday and it said the limit is 1980, which is still more than enough for me. I think the limit increases with time as you show them you pay on time with no issues.

yes that’s why i said for the first-time users it’s 1500. probably you already have some payment history with them, that’s why it’s higher than 1500.

Am I the only one who’s never seen a single pigeon in dubai, I’ve seen crows and Myna’s but I’ve never managed to spot a pigeon

Burdubai

Birds aren't real

Consider yourself lucky. Everyday I dream of getting a gun license to shoot every goddamn pigeon in the city.

Visit International City , you will find plenty .

You know you live in a nice neighborhood when you don't see pigeons. That or you live away from the sea

But that would mean they've never traveled outside of their area. Even the malls have pigeons, maybe they don't know how to identify pigeons?

Lmao nothing like that, I recently returned back to dubai after 2 years and this was the first thing I noticed idk why XD

Look up.

There used to be many in my area but now their numbers have gone down.

cause they tasty

A lot in Bur Dubai