r/OnlyInDubai

If it’s about Dubai, it belongs here

Stories, rants, rent drama, visa woes, job talk, classifieds, random sightings. if it’s about life in Dubai, it’s welcome here.

• Keep it Dubai focused. No general posts unless related to Dubai.
• Don’t repost the same content repeatedly just for reach or karma.

Be cool, Don't act like your manager

This is a space to speak freely, but not to bully or fight.

• Allowed: rants, memes, sarcasm, constructive criticism, and civil disagreement
• Not allowed: racism, religious hate, nationality beef, personal harassment, targeted trolling, brigading, callouts or witch hunts

No crypto bros, referral warriors, or low-effort spammers.

This isn’t a sales funnel, or your Telegram group.

• Not allowed: ads, promos, affiliate links, MLMs, dropshipping, “invest now” posts, begging for money or donations, “DM me to know more” hustles, one liner or vague low effort content, karma farming or engagement bait
• All promotion posts must be approved by mods first. Message us before posting.
• Unapproved promos will be removed.
• Allowed: selling your personal items (e.g., iPhone, car, couch)

Flairs are required. Not just for vibes.

Use the correct flair when posting (Rant, Meme, WTF, Food, etc)

• No flair = AutoMod will remove your post.
• Got flair ideas? Drop them in the comments or message mods. We listen.

Talk in any lingo, just keep it real.

English, Arabic, Hinglish, Taglish, Manglish… all welcome.

• Don’t rely entirely on AI, we want you, not ChatGPT.
• Grammar doesn’t matter, authenticity does.

Mods are chill, but we still moderate.

Freedom of expression is respected, but within the limits of:

• UAE law
• Reddit rules
• Common sense

Mods have the final say. Even when rules are followed, mods reserve the right to remove content or take action.

Note: If your post is mistakenly removed by Reddit or AutoMod, message the mods, we’ll manually review and approve it if it follows the rules. We know the effort behind every post.

No personal info. Seriously

No names, faces, phone numbers, license plates, of yourself or anyone else.

• Even if it’s your own info, don’t post it.
• This is Dubai. Protect your privacy and others.

Politics? Fine. But don’t be dumb.

Good faith criticism is allowed. Personal attacks or risky talk isn’t.

• Don’t spread fake news
• Don’t insult the UAE government or authorities
• Don’t use this sub to push political agendas
• Stay within legal lines, this isn’t a game

Keep it SFW. This isn’t your burner account.

No NSFW content. No thirst traps. No spicy media. Keep it clean. This is a general audience sub.

Help the community. Don’t hustle it.

This sub works because people help each other.

• Share useful info: rent hacks, legit services, budget finds
• No scams, shady posts, or hustle spam
• If you're posting a classified:
• Keep it legal
• Be specific (price, location, contact)
• No vague or shady listings
• No selling illegal items