You are here: Home
dubai-driving-license

Driving in Dubai without a license

By on July 3, 2022 in Daily Dubai, Dubai Transport, Living in Dubai

So you are in Dubai, got your hands on a car and planning to go for a ride. But, do you have a valid UAE driving license? If not, think twice before getting behind the wheel because driving in Dubai without a license is a serious criminal offence. According to Article no. 51 of the […]

Read full story • Comments { 0 }
dog walking in dubai

Dog Walking in Dubai

By on July 1, 2022 in Daily Dubai, Living in Dubai

Many dog owners were furious when a stroll with their furry friends was banned along Dubai Marina promenade after already having paws banned along Jumeirah Beach Residences and the adjoining beach. If you’re looking for the right community which welcomes your pet, you search ends here. Read on to find out the best neighborhoods around […]

Read full story • Comments { 0 }
manage cost of living in dubai

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

By on June 29, 2022 in Cost of Living, Daily Dubai, 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 […]

Read full story • Comments { 0 }
Dubai Visit Visa

How to get Dubai visit visa for a family member

By on June 27, 2022 in Daily Dubai, Living in Dubai

Are you planning to bring your family members to Dubai for a visit? In past few years, the rules for obtaining visit visa for Dubai have become stricter. You need to provide certain documents and pay fees to get Dubai visit visa for your family. Visit visas for immediate family members can be obtained by […]

Read full story • Comments { 1 }
DEWA Dubai

How to Set Up a DEWA account in Dubai

By on June 25, 2022 in Daily Dubai, Living in Dubai

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is the sole provider of electricity, water and sewerage in Dubai.  Whether you are a tenant or owner of a property, you have to deal with DEWA to get access to the facilities for your property. Please see below application process and list of required documents.  There is […]

Read full story • Comments { 1 }
Expat Life Insurance Dubai

Expat Life Insurance in Dubai

By on June 23, 2022 in Daily Dubai, Living in Dubai

As an expat in Dubai living miles away from your country, you need to prepare yourself from unpleasant events. Whether it be a critical illness or inability to work or even commercial risks, you need to be protected by a reliable and highly reputable insurance company. One of the most important steps that you need […]

Read full story • Comments { 0 }
dubai health insurance law

A Guide to Mandatory Medical Insurance Law in Dubai

By on June 21, 2022 in Daily Dubai, Health, Living in Dubai

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has issued a law requiring all Emiratis and Dubai expats, including dependents, to have insurance in place to pay for their emergency and curative healthcare needs. While Emiratis will be handled by a Dubai government-funded scheme, Dubai expats and their dependents will be handled under private health insurance schemes. The law […]

Read full story • Comments { 0 }
dubai traffic fine

List of Traffic Fines in Dubai

By on June 19, 2022 in Daily Dubai, Dubai Transport, Living in Dubai

Here is a full list of traffic fines in Dubai. Some of these fines are still in proposal mode, to be implemented soon. Traffic Fines in Dubai: Dangerous driving Dh2,000 23 black points 60-day vehicle confiscation Dangerous driving that damages public or private properties Dh2,000 23 black points 60-day vehicle confiscation Driving under influence of […]

Read full story • Comments { 3 }
Dubai Mobile Apps

Top 10 mobile apps to download in Dubai

By on June 17, 2022 in Daily Dubai, Dubai Technology, Living in Dubai

Here is a list of top 10 mobile apps to download in Dubai. 1. mParking Don’t have any loose change on hand? Then just send a text message to 7275 and pay for parking via your cell phone. The format is quite simple: first enter your licence plate number, followed by your parking zone number […]

Read full story • Comments { 0 }
dubai work visa

How to get Dubai Work Visa?

By on June 15, 2022 in Daily Dubai, Living in Dubai

Before you get settled in Dubai, you need to have a job and in order to work you require Dubai work visa. There are a few ways to obtain it but all of them require a lot of time and patience. In addition to that, you must have good amount information so you don’t face […]

Read full story • Comments { 63 }