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Was I scammed? (real estate)
I was about to rent a property through a real estate agency for around 95k AED per year. I paid the agent the deposit and commission, which totaled around 10k AED. We agreed to sign t… Hello everyone,
I was about to rent a property through a real estate agency for around 95k AED per year. I paid the agent the deposit and commission, which totaled around 10k AED. We agreed to sign the contract after a month once I received my Emirates ID. However, I couldn't obtain my Emirates ID on time, and the agent informed me that I would lose both the deposit and the commission.
I understand why the deposit was forfeited since I couldn't provide the required ID, but I am unsure about the commission.
Please advise: was the agent correct, or should I file a complaint? If so, to whom should I address the complaint?
Thank you, everyone.
honestly the commission thing is pretty scummy. agents here work on a "no deal no fee" basis under RERA rules unless you signed something saying otherwise. did you sign a Form A or any agreement about the commission being non-refundable? if not they're prob just trying to pocket it
file a complaint with RERA through the Dubai REST app, it's pretty straightforward. also hit up the agent's broker - the principal broker has to take responsibility for their staff's actions, and no one wants a RERA violation on their record
yeah the commission part is shady, they can't just keep that unless your contract specifically says it's non-refundable for any reason. file a complaint with RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Agency) in Dubai, they handle this stuff pretty seriously
that's rough but honestly the commission thing sounds like a stretch unless you signed something that said it's nonrefundable no matter what
3 Days in Dubai: Itinerary 2026
This 3-day itinerary groups attractions by neighborhood to minimize transit time. You'll explore Old Dubai, modern Downtown, and the beachfront, with realistic travel times included. U… 🗓️ Overview
This 3-day itinerary groups attractions by neighborhood to minimize transit time. You'll explore Old Dubai, modern Downtown, and the beachfront, with realistic travel times included. Use the Dubai Metro and taxis to move efficiently between areas.
🏛️ Day 1: Old Dubai
Start at the Dubai Museum in Al Fahidi Fort (open 8:30am-8:30pm, 3 AED). Walk through the Al Fahidi Historical District, then take an abra across Dubai Creek (1 AED) to the Spice Souk and Gold Souk. Have lunch at Al Ustad Special Kebab (Al Mankhool Road, around 40 AED per person).
🌆 Day 2: Downtown & Burj Khalifa
Visit the Burj Khalifa at the Top observation deck (book online in advance, from 169 AED). Explore the Dubai Mall (open 10am-midnight) and see the Dubai Fountain shows every 30 minutes from 6pm. Dinner at The Dubai Mall food court or nearby Souk Al Bahar.
🏖️ Day 3: Beach & Marina
Spend the morning at JBR Beach (free public access) or Kite Beach (free, with rentals). Walk along The Walk at JBR for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Dubai Marina Mall and take a 1-hour yacht tour from Marina Walk (from 100 AED). End with dinner at Pier 7.
🚇 Getting Around
The Dubai Metro (Red and Green lines) runs from 5am to midnight, with fares from 3 AED. Taxis start at 12 AED and are widely available. For Old Dubai, use the abra (water taxi) across the creek for 1 AED per trip.
💰 Budget Tips
Buy a Nol card for metro and bus travel (reloadable, from 25 AED). Many attractions offer online discounts if booked 48 hours ahead. Street food in Bur Dubai costs as little as 10 AED for a shawarma, while fine dining in Downtown starts at 200 AED per person.
🌙 Evening Options
On Day 1, watch the sunset from the Dubai Creek. Day 2: catch the 7pm or 8pm Dubai Fountain show. Day 3: visit The Pointe on Palm Jumeirah for views of Atlantis and dinner with a view (book at The Palm Fountain show, free).
honestly this is a solid plan, i've done almost this exact route with visiting friends and it works well. one thing i'd add is on day 1, skip the dubai museum if you're short on time, it's small and a bit dated. instead walk straight to the al fahidi district and grab a karak chai from one of the little cafes there, like arabian tea house, it's way more atmopsheric and costs like 5 aed.
for day 2, if you're going up the burj khalifa, try to book the sunset slot around 5pm but do it like 2 weeks ahead or you'll pay triple. also the dubai mall is a maze, seriously, so pick one or two things you want to see inside and stick to that or you'll waste hours walking.
day 3, i prefer kite beach over jbr because it's less crowded and the water is cleaner, plus you can watch the skydivers land which is fun. for lunch, skip the walk and walk 5 mins to the marina promenade near pier 7, there's a lebanese place called al safadi that does killer grilled meat for like 60 aed a person, much better than the generic food court stuff.