How to Set Up a DEWA account 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 … 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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Expat Life Insurance 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 … Read more
A Guide to Mandatory Medical Insurance Law 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 … Read more
List of Traffic Fines 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 … Read more
Top 10 mobile apps to download 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 … Read more
Car Washing in Dubai 2026: Rules, Fines & Best Car Wash Options
Car washing rules in Dubai 2026: AED 500 fine for washing in public spaces. What apartment residents can do, types of car wash, prices, and best services near you.
Single Mother Sponsoring Children in Dubai 2026: Visa, Documents & Costs
Single mothers in Dubai can sponsor children's residency visas on a salary of AED 4,000/month. Documents, costs, GDRFA process and what divorced vs widowed mothers need explained for 2026.
How to get Dubai Work Visa?
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 … Read more
Affordable psychiatrist?
Find affordable psychiatrists in Dubai: clinic costs from AED 350–800, insurance guidance, and where to get mental health support as an expat in the UAE.
Dubai Rent Increase Rules 2026: What Landlords Can (and Cannot) Do
Dubai rent increase rules 2026: RERA caps how much landlords can raise rent and requires 90 days' notice. Here is how to calculate if your increase is legal and what to do if it is not.
7 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Moving from the UK to Dubai
Practical lessons from navigating the UK-to-Dubai relocation as a professional with a family Moving from the UK to Dubai is one of those decisions that … Read more
How to get job in Dubai Hotels?
Hotels in Dubai are generally very expensive and you will mostly find five or seven star hotels in Dubai. Getting a job in Dubai hotels … Read more