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Residents Beware: Here are the Most Pest Infested Areas in Dubai

By on November 30, 2017 in Living in Dubai

According to data collected by an online marketplace, Deira, Silicon Oasis and Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) are the most cockroach-infested areas in Dubai while Bur Dubai, Dubai Marina and Al Barsha top the list of localities infested by bed bugs, according to the number of pest control calls made in the past 12 months. Gulf […]

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New Paid Parking Rates and Timings in Dubai

By on May 28, 2016 in Living in Dubai, Dubai Transport

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced new parking rates and timings for all paid parking zones across Dubai. These tariffs are applicable from Saturday, May 28, 2016. Highlights of restructured paid parking policy in Dubai – The previous free parking hours from 1pm-4pm have been removed – Paid parking is in effect from […]

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shindagha tunnel

Shindagha tunnel to be replaced with a bridge

By on October 27, 2014 in Living in Dubai

Shindagha tunnel, the second oldest crossing on Dubai Creek between Deira and Bur Dubai, is set to be replaced soon. Gulf News reports that the iconic tunnel, which is around 40 years old, is set to be replaced by a multi-lane bridge in the next few years. The tunnel’s life is 50 years and it […]

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Dubai Bicycle Master Plan

RTA completes 104km cycling tracks in Dubai

By on August 12, 2013 in Living in Dubai

RTA has announced the completion of the construction of a 104-km cycling tracks in various parts of Dubai as part of the Dubai Bicycle Master Plan. The plan is aimed at providing 850km of strategic bikeways in central business district areas and newly developed localities as suitable transit alternatives for cycling enthusiasts. The completed cycling […]

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Dubai Delivery Game

Dubai Delivery: Smartphone game featuring local landmarks

By on August 4, 2013 in Dubai Technology

A local group has developed a smartphone game featuring Dubai – including landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa – and offering insights into the city’s history and lifestyle. The game, “Dubai Delivery”, is the first cultural logistics game based in the city and it allows people to manage a delivery service using a digital 3D […]

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Shindagha Tunnel closed from June 28-30

By on June 28, 2013 in Living in Dubai

The Roads and Transport of Authority has announced the temporary closure of Shindagha Tunnel over the weekend for maintenance reasons. A part of the tunnel, heading from Bur Dubai to Deira, will be closed to traffic from Friday, June 28 at midnight until 5am on Sunday, June 30. In an official correspondence, the RTA has […]

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Burjuman Mall

Vox Cinemas, Carrefour coming to BurJuman soon

By on December 27, 2012 in Dubai Shopping, Living in Dubai

Burjuman Mall in Bur Dubai is all set for Vox Cinemas and Carrefour hypermarket. Expansion work will start in January 2013 and is expected to last for 18 months. Tenants having shops in renovation area have been assigned to temporary locations in the new wing.

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Owner of Special Needs School in Bur Dubai fled with 1Million Dirhams

By on September 8, 2012 in Business in Dubai, Education

Back to School is usually fun. Not for some students with special needs. An Australian owner of well-known school for children with special needs in Dubai fled UAE with more than Dh1 million in tuition fees, leaving the families of the pupils in shock just days before the start of the new school year. Parents […]

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Metro and Bus rides to get expensive in Dubai

Metro and Bus rides to get expensive in Dubai

By on August 8, 2011 in Dubai Transport, Living in Dubai

Now public transport commuters travelling inside Central Business Districts (CBD) have to pay extra, as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has realigned mobility zones in Dubai. With the launch of the Green Line, which runs through the heart of CBD, less than a month away, the expansion of zones from five to seven, metro […]

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RTA cancels popular bus routes to force Metro usage

RTA cancels popular bus routes to force Metro usage

By on May 24, 2010 in Dubai Transport, Living in Dubai

In order to force commuters to use the Metro, RTA is canceling some popular Bus routes across Dubai. The RTA’s Public Transport Agency which runs public buses, cancelled a number of bus routes in recent months, especially on routes which run parallel to the Metro line. However, the cancellation of some very popular bus services […]

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