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Samsung Launching People in UAE

By on March 3, 2014 in Living in Dubai

We all have passions & dreams. Share your idea here & Samsung can help make it happen. With Launching People, you are entering a world that is full of out-of-the-box ideas, communities and people who are interacting and moving forward each day in giving their lives a wonderful meaning and turning their passions into their [...]

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Dubai taxis to accept Nol card, debit and card payments

By on February 25, 2014 in Dubai Transport

Dubai taxi users can now pay their fares via Nol, debit and credit cards, the Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA) has announced recently. The move came as a result of the signing of a partnership between the RTA and payment solutions provider Network International. The card payment system will be introduced in phases [...]

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Work on Dubai’s Burj 2020 to start in 2015

By on February 12, 2014 in Living in Dubai

Construction of the world’s tallest commercial tower, Burj 2020, will begin in Dubai in 2015, Ahmed Sultan Bin Sulayem, the executive chairman of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority revealed. The building, which was first announced in July 2013 and named Burj 2020 after Dubai’s successful Expo 2020 bid, was announced on 27 November — would be [...]

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Al Ittihad Bridge to replace Floating Bridge Dubai

Dubai Roads Development for Expo2020: 12-lane Al Ittihad Bridge to replace Floating Bridge

By on February 11, 2014 in Living in Dubai

Dubai is gearing up for Expo2020 and it is evident from announcement of new infrastructure projects across the Emirate. Recently, Dh7.036 billion budget of the Roads and Transport Authority RTA for 2014 has been approved, with Dh3.88 billion allotted for existing and new road projects including the Al Ittihad Bridge that will replace the Floating Bridge. [...]

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Madinat Jumeirah the Arabian Resort - Proposed

The Arabian Resort, Dh2.5bn extension to Madinat Jumeirah Dubai

By on February 11, 2014 in Dubai Hotels, Living in Dubai

The new extension of Madinat Jumeirah, the Arabian Resort, is slated to open for business in the first quarter of 2016. Construction work started in middle of 2013. The opening is planned for first quarter of 2016. The phase IV of Madinat Jumeirah, costing Dh2.5 billion, is being constructed next to Burj Al Arab, the world’s [...]

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Dubai to get three more parks, a public square

By on February 10, 2014 in Living in Dubai

Dubai will get three more neighbourhood parks and a public square by the first quarter of 2015 at a cost of 14.6 million, as part of plans to convert the city to a real green oasis. The Dubai Municipality announced that it would open new parks in Al Twar 2, Oud Muteena, and Al Mizhar [...]

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Dubai Tram Traffic Signs

RTA issuing new Traffic Rules as Dubai Tram is set to roll in

By on January 29, 2014 in Living in Dubai

As Dubai Tram is set to go live, RTA has taken its first steps towards creating traffic awareness about the tram, which will be seen on Dubai roads pretty soon. Dubai Tram is currently conducting test drives, and although these are nothing like the real show, the public needs to be made aware of what [...]

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