About Deira Clock Tower
Deira Clock Tower stands at the gateway of Maktoum Bridge, first permanent structure to straddle Dubai Creek, providing a vital link between Bur Dubai and … 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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EIDA failing to meet targets for Emirates ID Card
EIDA officials are still presistent that there will be no change in December 31 deadline and Dhs 1,000 fine will be imposed on Emiratis unable … Read more
Lost Your Job? Arabian Park Hotel in Dubai Offers Free Food
Arabian Park Hotel in Dubai is offering free food to UAE residents who have recently lost their jobs. This free services for the victims of … Read more
Expats have to pay for Health Card while renewing Visa
Expatriates renewing their residence visas in Dubai will have to shell out an extra Dh300 for the health card that is now compulsory. Asma Ali … Read more
Westin Dubai Hotel giving weekly prizes on Facebook
The Westin Dubai Hotel has just launched a weekly competition to promote the upcoming Dubai Marathon on Facebook! You can become a fan of the … Read more
Eid and National Day Holiday in Dubai
Government sector in UAE will have 10-day holiday from December 2 to December 11 to mark UAE National Day (December 2) and Eid Al Adha. … Read more
Emirates ID Card to replace Health Card
As mentioned earlier, one of the potiential usage of Emirates ID Card, mentioned by EIDA, is that it can be used as Health Card. However, … Read more
Emirates ID Card registration date not extended, but extended?
Yeah, as confusing as it may sound, that’s how it is. Darwish Ahmad Al Zarouni, Director-General of the EIDA, says, “We will announce the time … Read more
EIDA Staff gets Anger Management Training
EIDA Staff processing Emirates ID Card applications have been given anger management training, amongst other trainings, to deal with rush of frustrated expatriates trying to … Read more
Riding the Abra
Abra is a traditional boat made of wood, used to transport people across Dubai Creek in Dubai. A medium-sized single-engine craft with a capacity of … Read more
Salik Road Toll dropped for Taxi Passengers
Taxi passengers in Dubai will no longer have to pay the Salik road toll. The Roads and Transport Authority said the move was part of … Read more
Emirates ID Card 2026: How to Apply, Renew & What It's Used For
Complete guide to the UAE Emirates ID card in 2026 — how to apply, required documents, fees, how long it takes, how to renew, and what to do if yours is lost or damaged.