The Dubai Frame to Open in November
One of the most-awaited attractions in the emirate these days is the Dubai Frame. Well, it looks like we won’t have to wait that much longer, since it will officially open this November! You heard …
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News and updates on what’s happening in Dubai. Announcements and important information about the emirate that the residents should be aware of. Here we share current events and advisories, as well as trends for your reference.
8 Indians, 1 Filipina, & 1 Canadian Win 1 Million AED Each in Big Ticket Raffle
Filipinos in the UAE seem to be on winning streak lately. Earlier this year, a Filipina in Dubai won 1K AED for safe driving. Similarly, a Pinoy salesman won 150K AED and an Infiniti car, …
Dubai Crown Prince Opens GITEX Technology Week
A couple of weeks ago, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum pressed the button that launched Dubai’s flying taxi. Just recently, the Crown Prince opened another technology event at the Dubai …
110km/h New Speed Limit on Dubai Roads Starting October 15
A few months ago, we shared a video about traffic violations released by Dubai Police. The video showed a typical family while driving on the road — seemingly unaware that they were committing traffic violations that …
Jobs that Pay the Highest Salaries in the UAE
Early this year, we shared about how much Emirates pilots earn per month. Given the highly technical nature of their job, they are entitled to a hefty salary and attractive benefits. But aside from airline …
Discover the Magical “Aladdin City” in Dubai
“I can show you the world… shining, shimmering, splendid…” Sounds familiar? These are the lines from the soundtrack of a famous Disney animated film about a street-smart young man, a beautiful princess, and a mischievous …
Dubai Ranks 2nd Best City in the World for Driving
The city of Dubai in the UAE is no stranger to awards. In fact, it has been dubbed as the “most liveable city” in the Middle East as well as the “best city for expats” earlier this …
AED 500 Million Project “Mars Science City” Launched
Recently, the “Mars Science City” project was launched at the annual meeting of the UAE government in Abu Dhabi. With a cost of AED 500 million and spanning 1.9 million square feet, it will be …
UAE Law on Domestic Workers: 12-Hours Daily Rest, 30 Days Leave, Weekly Off
The President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has recently approved Federal Law No. 10 of 2017. This 41-article law includes provisions on domestic workers labour contracts, working hours, official leaves, …
HH Sheikh Hamdan Witnesses First Flight of Dubai’s Flying Taxis
The Crown Prince of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, witnessed the first flight of the Autonomous Air Taxi (AAT). The two-seater vehicle, designed by German manufacturer Volocopter, is the …