RERA cancels 202 real estate projects in Dubai
Dubai property doom continues and investors who have been lured in by aggressive marketing campaigns are paying the price for government’s inability to apply effective … 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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UAE Residence Visas to be reduced to 2 years from January 2011
In an attempt to further cripple the companies operating in UAE, it is announced that residence visas / labor cards will be reduced to 2 … Read more
Dubai shuts down three free zone universities
Three universities operating from free zones in Dubai have been closed, while six others are under scrutiny, a top official from Knowledge and Human Development … Read more
Emirates NBD to recruit 300 banking staff
Emirates NBD is showing some positive signs and has announced its plan to recruit 300 banking staff. According to Jamal bin Ghalaita, group deputy CEO, … Read more
Honey, there are rats in JBR!
Jumeirah Beach Residence (also known as JBR) is a 1.7 kilometre long, 2 million square metre gross floor area waterfront community located in Dubai Marina. … Read more
Where to watch FIFA World cup in Dubai
FIFA World Cup 2010 has entered in quarter final stage. If you are in Dubai or planning to visit in next few days and do … Read more
Historic Day for Dubai as Al Maktoum International airport receives first flight
It was a historic day for Dubai when first test cargo flight landed at Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International airport, giving the green light for … Read more
RTA cancels popular bus routes to force Metro usage
In order to force commuters to use the Metro, RTA is canceling some popular Bus routes across Dubai. The RTA’s Public Transport Agency which runs … Read more
RTA to launch Nol cards for shopping and public transport fare payment
RTA loves to go plastic. After launching variety of cards to be used for buses and Metro, now it plans to launch a Nol card … Read more
Rains create havoc in Dubai
Rain, thunder and hail storm are becoming a routine fixture for Dubai. Just last month there was strong rain fall in Dubai and UAE. Now, … Read more
The Day Dubai Aquarium Leaked
Fear not. There was no flood. However, media and public were frenzied when a “small leak” was found in the aquarium at Dubai Mall. Water … Read more
Dubai high fashion retailer Boutique 1 launches online store
Boutique 1, Dubai high fashion retailer has launched a version of its store, online. The website will include international brands including Carolina Herrera, Temperley and … Read more