Watch out, a 12-hour sale is happening on 22nd June 2018 from 12pm to 12am in participating Majid Al Futtaim malls across Dubai. Discounts of up to 90% are offered as well as other promos and surprises. As part of the 6-week Dubai Summer Surprises sale (the biggest summer shopping season in the emirate), there… Read More

Last week, the UAE Cabinet announced major changes in visa rules, including transit visas wherein eligible travellers can get a 48-hour stopover for free. These new regulations are bound to boost the economy, especially since a huge chunk of passengers entering the country are tourists who are simply “passing through.” If your travel plans include… Read More

Great news for all job seekers! The flagship carrier of Dubai, Emirates, is currently hiring. If you fancy a job with one of the best airlines in the world, then it’s time to update your resume! More than a hundred jobs await the best candidates. There are posts both inside and outside the UAE. Keep… Read More

Not long after the UAE Cabinet announced changes in visa rules, they’ve made other important decisions: one-year visa extensions for widows and divorcees, as well as one-year visas for people from countries plagued by wars and natural disasters. Under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE… Read More

Making the rounds on social media is a picture of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The photo shows the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai in the hospital, paying a visit to an injured motorist. The patient, Ali Redha Al Hashimi, got into an accident last… Read More

Jollibee has just opened in Al Ain Mall. Located at the 2nd floor food court, this is the 12th branch in the UAE. Jollibee is the largest fast food chain brand in the Philippines, operating a Philippine network of more than 1000 stores. Also Read: Places to Visit in Al Ain City It’s great to… Read More

A friendly reminder to all travelers: NEVER accept goods from strangers, no matter how innocent or “harmless” they may seem. For all you know, you could be carrying a banned item into the UAE, which could land you in jail or cost you a hefty fine! To caution passengers against accepting items from strangers, the Abu… Read More

Our Dubai history timeline mentions how the emirate has transformed from a desert-filled landscape into a bustling metropolis. Just thinking about this truly amazes us, but have you ever wondered how Dubai’s transformation looks like… from outer space? Fortunately, the answer to this question is here! The National Aeronautice and Space Administration (NASA) has released satellite… Read More

The United Arab Emirates government has announced new UAE visa policies. Here we list some important points that you should know as an expat especially with these major changes. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, headed the amendments on visa and… Read More

Like many residents in the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of UAE & Ruler of Dubai, just celebrated the Eid Al Fitr holiday with his family. Sheikh From pictures shared on Instagram by latifa.mrm, we can see Sheikh Mohammed spending time with the accompany of his grandchildren. The family… Read More

Today, 15th June, marks the first day of the month of Shawwal and the first day of Eid al-Fitr. And so, we would like to greet everyone in Dubai and the UAE… Eid Mubarak! Last night, the Moon-Sighting Committee of the UAE sighted the Shawwal crescent moon for the Hijri year of 1439. Hence, Sultan… Read More

Summer in Dubai can get pretty hot and one of the cool things if you happen to travel via Dubai International Airport is that Emirates is serving complimentary ice cream to all its customers. Also Read: 6-Week Summer sale during the Dubai Summer Surprises season The ice cream cups will be given out at Terminal 3… Read More