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List of Residency and Foreign Affairs Centres (GDRFA) in Dubai

By on December 28, 2020 in Living in Dubai

General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) has provided a list of centres operating under the residency department all over Dubai. Residents are suggested to visit these centres instead of rushing out at the Head Office. – Jebel Ali branch working hour’s 07:30-20:00 contact number 04-7075430 – Al Manar centre at Dubai […]

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Top Places to Celebrate New Year 2020 in Dubai

By on December 30, 2019 in Living in Dubai

With 2020 just around the corner, preparations to celebrate New Year in Dubai are in full swing. Whether you are an expat or a tourist, there are plenty of options for you to have a blast in Dubai on New Year’s Eve. Here is a list of places to celebrate New Year 2020 in Dubai: […]

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Heavy Rain Hits Dubai, Roads Submerged, Schools Closed #DubaiRains

By on March 9, 2016 in Living in Dubai

Dubai is hit by a record spell of thunderstorms, darkness and heavy rain. And, it’s not just Dubai. Rain and thunderstorms caused disruptions across the UAE today. Flights were cancelled, schools were closed early and residents in some areas were urged not to leave their homes or workplaces unless in a emergency. Police issued safety […]

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Etisalat Cloud Compute: First Cloud Service in UAE

By on June 5, 2013 in Dubai Technology

Etisalat has launched its first cloud service in UAE, targeted towards small and medium sized businesses and enterprises. Etisalat cloud service, known as Cloud Compute, is packaged as Infrastructure as a Service meaning it is a pay as you go model. The subscribers will be charged for what they consume, reducing the overall IT expenditures […]

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Emirates Cluster at Dubai International City is rotten with stench

Emirates Cluster at Dubai International City is rotten with stench

By on February 24, 2013 in Living in Dubai

Residents of Emirates Cluster at Dubai International City have raised their concerns  to the “psychological effects” of living close to a sewage treatment plant, complaining that it is making them ill. However, Gulf News reports that the Municipal officials of DEWA have rejected the claims made by the residents of Dubai International City. Residents of Dubai International […]

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Dhs 300 fine for falling asleep in Dubai Metro

By on November 17, 2011 in Dubai Transport, Living in Dubai

Watch your Zzzz while you ride on Dubai Metro, because if you doze off, you could get a rude awakening – and a fine. As Gulf News reports, a US student, who visited her parents in Dubai recently, boarded Dubai Metro from Khalid Bin Waleed station. She dozed off and went past Ibn Battuta station […]

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City Center Station of Dubai Metro will make Deira more atrractive

By on July 4, 2009 in Dubai Transport, Living in Dubai

People of Dubai are quite excited about upcoming launch of Dubai Metro. Some consider it as a refreshing alternate to traffic-clogged buses and overcharging taxis, while others take it as an attractive addition to Dubai landscape, allowing commuters to access far reached places with far more conveniently than currently possible. The Metro station named City […]

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