Nol Cards by RTA Dubai

RTA warns public: Old Nol cards in Dubai to expire on August 1

By on July 23, 2014 in Dubai Transport, Living in Dubai

RTA has reminded public transport users that Nol cards issued five years ago will expire on August 1. Card holders with a balance higher than a minimum amount can still use the card beyond August 1 until the balance runs out. The minimum balance required varies according to the type of Nol card. Nol cards [...]

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manage cost of living in dubai

Expat Guide: How to Effectively Manage Cost of Living in Dubai

By on July 16, 2014 in Living in Dubai

Dream of having a high-paying job in a foreign country is in the eyes of every second working professional or a job aspirant. However, with all the administrational issues and cultural differences, living in an unknown land can be a hard nut to crack. So, if you actually want to escape the expat bubble, you [...]

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Ali Rashid Lootah Mosque Dubai Iftar

From Sonapur to the Mosques in Deira – story of UAE’s Largest Iftar Kitchen in Dubai

By on July 13, 2014 in Living in Dubai

Ramadan, a month full of giving, generosity and care. This notion comes to life when we witness the Iftar at Ali Rashid Lootah mosque near Naif Gold Souq in Deira, Dubai. This iftaar, that is walk-in for anybody regardless of caste, color and greed is organized and prepared by IMAN Cultural Centre for the past [...]

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Radisson Blu Fujairah

Summer offers by Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson hotels in Dubai

By on July 8, 2014 in Dubai Hotels, Living in Dubai

Schools are getting off for this seasons’ holidays, parents are planning trips around the world while working people are pleading to get paid leaves because this is what summers is all about! Summer is all about letting yourself lose in the summer heat and going where your gut takes you. It’s about adventures and explorations. [...]

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Mall of the World

Dubai Holding to build Mall of the World, a temperature-controlled pedestrian city

By on July 7, 2014 in Living in Dubai

Dubai Holding has revealed the plans to build Mall of the World, world’s largest shopping mall and first temperature controlled city of the world. Image: WAM Mall of the World, located at Mohammed bin Rashid City along Sheikh Zayed Road, will occupy a total area of 48 million sq. ft and will house the largest [...]

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RTA Smart Taxi app

RTA Smart Taxi, an app to call a cab in Dubai

By on July 6, 2014 in Dubai Technology, Living in Dubai

RTA Smart Taxi is an app to call a cab in Dubai. This smart initiative will cover nearly 9,000 taxis in Dubai, including 495 cabs from the fleet of Hala Taxi. Passengers have to just download the app and enter their telephone number, and the nearest taxi in the area will arrive at the required [...]

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Real Madrid Cafe Dubai

Real Madrid Cafe opens at Jumeirah Beach Residence Dubai

By on June 18, 2014 in Eating Out in Dubai, Living in Dubai

Spanish football giant Real Madrid has announced the opening of the world’s first Real Madrid Cafe in Dubai. The two-level dining destination, which can accommodate up to 375 guests, has been established at The Beach Mall in Jumeirah Beach Residences. Real Madrid Cafe, part of the Real Madrid World, offers a mix of dining, entertainment and [...]

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Shaheen the Camel predicts World Cup

Shaheen the Camel predicts World Cup winner

By on June 14, 2014 in Living in Dubai, Sports

In World Cup 2010 it was Paul the Octopus who predicted, almost correctly, the winners for every draw. This time we have a predictor in our own backyard. The four-legged seer, known as Shaheen the Camel, is a Dubai resident. Shaheen the Camel is owned by Matar Al Jabri, known as “The Yellow Man” among [...]

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Citizenship by Descent

Countries that offer Citizenship by Descent

By on June 14, 2014 in Living in Dubai

Citizenship by descent is a process to grant citizenship to a person who was not born in a particular country but has acquired the citizenship as one or more of the parents or ancestors belong to that country. Many countries in the world offer citizenship by descent, based on various factors. So, for example, a [...]

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Disney on Ice in Dubai

Disney on Ice coming to Dubai in September

By on June 13, 2014 in Living in Dubai

Mickey’s skating into Dubai this September. Disney on Ice, the hit touring ice show will make its UAE debut on September 10 for a four-day show at the Dubai World Trade Centre, it was announced on Sunday. While various versions of the show exists, the one coming to Dubai is called Rockin’ Ever After and [...]

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