What is Makani Dubai and how to use it?
Makani is a satellite address system introduced by Dubai Municipality is accurate down to a metre and even shows the location of a building’s different … Read more
Living in Dubai
All about Living in Dubai. What an expatriate should consider before moving to Dubai. Guide to Dubai Transport, Health, Shopping, Hotels, Eating Out and more.
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Dubai 360 launches first interactive city tour of Dubai
Dubai 360 has launched the first online interactive city tour of Dubai with nearly 1,300 pieces of panoramic video and photo content. Dubai 360 officially … Read more
RTA introduces On-Demand Road Signs for Emirati Funerals
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will install temporary on-demand road signs directing visitors to funeral services for Emiratis. The complimentary service will be made … Read more
Dubai Municipality announces all Expat Residents of Dubai to pay Housing Fees
Dubai Municipality housing fee explained: 5% of annual rent charged to all expat residents via DEWA bills. How it's calculated, who pays, and what to do if the amount is wrong.
Feesheh, Jordanian online shop for music instruments, has arrived in Dubai
Feesheh, popular Jordanian online shop for music instruments, has arrived in Dubai and UAE. Feesheh, which means plug in Arabic, was launched in 2012 by … Read more
Google Street View comes to Dubai
Dubai has become first Arab city to have a complete Google Street View in Google Maps. Google cooperated with Dubai Municipality for the project, which … Read more
icflix and Souq partner to offer 3 month premium subscription to online streaming service for free
icflix, the first subscription based movie streaming service in MENA, has partnered up with Souq.com to offer a 3-month premium subscription to the online streaming … Read more
RTA announced minimum Nol card balance for Dubai commuters
RTA has announced minimum Nol card balance for Dubai commuters using public transportation network. Commuters with Nol cards not meeting minimum fare requirements will be … Read more
Burj Khalifa replica becomes the Tallest Chocolate Tower in Dubai
Dubai has made another world record, and that too in line with 43rd National Day celebrations. Master chocolatier Andrew Farrugia has created a chocolate replica … Read more
RTA drops the price bomb: Dubai Taxis will be more expensive now
Another hike in the cost of living for Dubai residents. As announced today by RTA, the flag down rates of taxis in Dubai will increase … Read more
Emirates cutting down checked-in buggage limits
Dubai based Emirates’ Airlines, rather than passing the benefit of reduced oil prices to its passengers, has decided take a step to cut costs a … Read more
Al Ghurair Centre in $16m revamp to become the Covent Garden of Dubai
Al Ghurair Centre, Dubai’s oldest shopping mall, will invest AED60 million ($16 million) on renovation, just months after it completed a AED2 billion expansion. The … Read more