My AirPods Pro Have Found a Home in Dubai South—and R/Dubai Weighs In

I recently misplaced my AirPods Pro somewhere in Dubai South. After frantically opening the Find My app, I saw their location pinned to an unfamiliar building. Realizing I had zero idea how to retrieve them, I turned to the r/dubai community under the Fun flair—and their suggestions ranged from practical to downright hilarious.

First up, Neat-Friendship189 proposed a clever trick: drop your charger at the location so the AirPods don’t die before you can retrieve them. They also reminded me to mark the AirPods as lost in the Find My app so nobody else can pair their devices with mine.

Next, InvestigatorNovel410 offered a rather personal perspective: “I consider AirPods like underwear.” That comment made me pause. Would I really want earphones someone else has used? It was a reminder of just how intimate these little gadgets can feel.

Then came duckyylol with a dose of reality: “Police won’t help with petty theft, and malls aren’t liable for unattended items. Take matters into your own hands.” Not exactly comforting, but at least it set expectations for official intervention.

plus9714 added a note of skepticism: “How do you know they’re ‘happily’ using them?” True—there’s no guarantee the finder isn’t frustrated or that the AirPods haven’t gone dead.

boogerland delivered the comment I can’t unhear: “Forget it—you don’t want someone’s ear boogers in your ears now 🤢.” Point taken. The thought alone makes me hesitate.

From a more cautious angle, Business_Attempt_156 warned against confronting strangers directly—“It would be risky, and I doubt the police will do anything”—while Unlikely_Calendar864 shared an uplifting story about mall security using CCTV to recover a lost wallet. If my AirPods ever end up in a public mall, maybe I can follow a similar route.

Finally, GolpoKori wrapped it up with the most actionable advice: switch on Lost Mode, add a message with your contact number, and wait for the finder (or Good Samaritan) to reach out. It seemed like the most sensible next step but I don't really have my hopes up!

Armed with these tips, I’ve activated Lost Mode and left a friendly message on the Find My screen. Now it’s a waiting game: will someone return my AirPods Pro, or will they become Dubai South’s latest mystery? Meanwhile, I’m keeping my charger ready, checking notifications obsessively, and hoping for a happy ending. Even if they never come back, at least Reddit turned my panic into a good laugh and shared some useful advice.