Dubai Q&A

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.