Dubai Q&A

I've been a UAE resident since 2025 and travel frequently to Dubai. Lately, when flying from India to Dubai with Emirates, I've been having issues with the check-in process due to my residency status. They say I need approval from UAE immigration before I can board, which takes around 40 minutes to an hour. This doesn't happen when I enter or exit the UAE through the e-gates. My residency is valid until 2027. Has anyone experienced similar issues or knows what might be causing this? If so, were you able to get it resolved permanently?

I'm a parent of three young kids and I've noticed that hotel and staycation packages for families of five are often very expensive. I've been looking at Warner Bros. World hotel packages and similar UAE staycations, but the prices seem to double when I add my third child to the booking. Are there any tips or tricks for booking hotels that can accommodate families of five without breaking the bank?

I've been trying to access my bank account all day but the website and app are glitching.

My work visa expires on Nov 10, but I'm traveling to India for a medical procedure from Oct 3 to Nov 2. I received an email from my employer today that I need to submit my documents to initiate the visa renewal process asap, but I might have to appear for a medical test tomorrow.

I'm a Dubai resident looking to rent a property and I've been approached by a real estate agent who wants me to pay the agency fee in cash and transfer half of the deposit to the landlord's account before Ejari registration. I've already given him a holding deposit to stop showing the flat to others, but I'm unsure if this is a standard procedure in Dubai's real estate market.