3.5K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 114 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Mondays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (84%).
r/dubai Traffic & Engagement r/dubai Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/dubai Most Active Times When r/dubai Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/dubai Flair Performance r/dubai Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| 🌇 Community | 413 (31.4%) | 4 |
| 🌍 Travel & Tourism | 171 (13.0%) | 4 |
| 🏠 Housing & Real Estate | 154 (11.7%) | 4 |
| 🔥 Rants & Complaints | 140 (10.7%) | 18 |
| 🏢 Local Business & Banking | 111 (8.4%) | 5 |
| 🌟 Fun | 100 (7.6%) | 17 |
| 🍕 Food & Dining | 92 (7.0%) | 7 |
| 🖐 Labor | 79 (6.0%) | 2 |
| 📰 News | 38 (2.9%) | 22 |
| News | 16 (1.2%) | 40 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/dubai Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/dubai
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| dubai | 914 (25.9%) | 5 | 4 |
| uae | 267 (7.6%) | 5 | 5 |
| looking | 211 (6.0%) | 2 | 2 |
| anyone | 195 (5.5%) | 3 | 3 |
| visa | 156 (4.4%) | 2 | 3 |
| need | 147 (4.2%) | 2 | 3 |
| help | 117 (3.3%) | 2 | 2 |
| best | 102 (2.9%) | 4 | 5 |
| advice | 83 (2.4%) | 2 | 4 |
| car | 74 (2.1%) | 12 | 5 |
r/dubai Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/dubai
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| khaleejtimes.com | 14 | 61 |
| thenationalnews.com | 6 | 79 |
| gulfnews.com | 5 | 28 |
| secretabudhabi.ae | 4 | 1 |
r/dubai Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/dubai
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Guys, someone stop parkin..
Loud car got stopped and I’m petty happy.
Who else remembers when Deira City Center (DCC) was the most popular mall or a top hotspot in Dubai back in the 2000s!?
Got a copy of the first edition Lonely Planet Guide to Dubai, from 2001
Unpopular opinion: we have forgotten delivery riders are human
Are we going to talk about the big elephant in the room?
Parkonic destroying trees in JVC.
Sharaf DG employee galore...?
Ibn Battuta Mall dying
Who else feels nostalgic about this place which was really popular back in the late 90s, 2000s and early 2010s? Can't believe that in 6 months it will already be 10 years since this place was permanently sealed off due to the fire!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guys, someone stop parkin.. | 812 | 45 | image | Aug 12 |
| Loud car got stopped and I’m petty happy. | 694 | 52 | image | Aug 1 |
| Who else remembers when Deira City Center (DCC) was the most popular mall or a top hotspot in Dubai back in the 2000s!? | 278 | 50 | image | Aug 26 |
| Got a copy of the first edition Lonely Planet Guide to Dubai, from 2001 | 278 | 34 | image | Aug 20 |
| Unpopular opinion: we have forgotten delivery riders are human | 264 | 76 | text | Aug 22 |
| Are we going to talk about the big elephant in the room? | 254 | 74 | text | Aug 28 |
| Parkonic destroying trees in JVC. | 235 | 35 | image | Aug 15 |
| Sharaf DG employee galore...? | 226 | 64 | text | Aug 8 |
| Ibn Battuta Mall dying | 226 | 160 | text | Aug 18 |
| Who else feels nostalgic about this place which was really popular back in the late 90s, 2000s and early 2010s? Can't believe that in 6 months it will already be 10 years since this place was permanently sealed off due to the fire! | 208 | 48 | image | Aug 5 |
r/dubai Audience Overlap r/dubai Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/dubai FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/dubai
What's the best time to post on r/dubai?
Based on posting volume, r/dubai is most active on Mondays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/dubai?
r/dubai averages 114 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/dubai get?
Posts on r/dubai average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/dubai get most?
On r/dubai, most posts are text posts (84%)