Mirdif community comes of age with Mirdif Hills freehold development
Dubai Investments Real Estate Company (DIRC) latest development, Mirdif Hills, is set to become one of the most popular residential communities in Dubai. The freehold … Read more
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Thumbay Hospital to offer free consultation during Happy Hour
All establishments under the Thumbay Hospital network, owned by Dubai-based conglomerate Thumbay Group, will offer free consultation, across all specialties, to patients during the “happy … Read more
Travellers Beware: Dubai Airport limits hand carry luggage to 10 kgs only
According to some reports, Dubai airport has limited hand carry luggage to 10 Kgs only. Apparently, many passengers were not informed in advance so they … Read more
Makani enabled on 4,500 Dubai taxis
Over 4,500 taxi cabs in Dubai are now linked with Makani, the new addressing system in Dubai. Makani, an Arabic word which means ‘my location’, … Read more
Top Places To Eat on New Year in Dubai
Dubai is a foodie heaven. If you love good food with ambiance and sophistication, Dubai has a lot to offer. Are you in Dubai on … Read more
Dubai Taxis to have CCTV Cameras to watch the Drivers
Dubai Taxi Corporation has planned to equip 1,500 taxis with CCTV cameras by the end of this year. The cameras will focus the driver only. … Read more
Almost half of Shawarma outlets in Dubai may be closed down
Shawarma, the most eaten food in Dubai, is going to get scarce. Dubai Municipality has started crackdown on shawarma outlets after the deadline to implement … Read more
Selecting a private health insurance provider in Dubai
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has implemented new legislation under which all residents, expat and Emirati, as well as their dependents, must have health insurance. … Read more
Meals on Wheels: Food Truck Park ‘Last Exit’ opens in Dubai
Inspired by the American food truck stops, Dubai has got its own Food Truck Park called the ‘Last Exit’. Located in Jebel Ali at Exit … Read more
Taxis taken in malls are expensive as call centre charges apply
Recently, Dubai residents have started to note, and complain, that taxis taken from the malls are bit steeper than taxis hailed on the streets. Responding … Read more
80 raids in 320 days: Dubai Municipality goes hard against overcrowded bachelor residences in Dubai
The Dubai Municipality in coordination with the Dubai Police’s General Directorate of Criminal Investigation conducted 80 raids on overcrowded bachelor residences between March and July … Read more
Using VPN, Fraudulent IPs in UAE can lend you Dhs 500,000 fine and a jail term
According to a recent news, using an IP address for the purpose of committing a crime or preventing its discovery shall be punished by temporary … Read more