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.
An 850 Million AED worth of construction projects have started at Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai. This includes a high-rise residential tower of 55 storeys, 16 cinemas, and a retail and car park expansion of …
City beaches are about to get a makeover, as the Dubai Municipality plans to spend 35 million AED on improving marine facilities and coastal protection. This includes the addition of floating anchors, swimming barriers, and …
The future of transportation in Dubai: Self-driving flying cars. With the goal of making Dubai as the smartest city in the world, smart flying cars is definitely something to look forward to this summer of …
Filipinos in the UAE could be in for a treat, as Manny Pacquiao hinted that his next fight would be in the country. In a recent tweet on his official Twitter account, the boxing legend posted, …
If you’re planning to renew your residence visa anytime soon, then you’d better have health insurance. The Dubai government is now upholding the “no health insurance, no visa rule” for all residents. If you are …
The UAE ranked first among countries that have the best Halal ecosystems, according to the 2016-2017 Global Islamic Economy Report by Thomson Reuters. Malaysia and Turkey ranked second and third, respectively. The countries were ranked …
Social media is buzzing with excitement as pictures of the Al Maktoum family’s first female pilot are trending on Instagram. Sheikha Mozah Al Maktoum, a member of Dubai’s ruling family, has just completed her first …
A Filipina living in Dubai has woken up after nine months of being in a coma. Perlite Almonte, 35, was admitted to the Rashid Hospital in April 2015, when she was found unconscious in the …
The Cabinet has approved a new entry visa system on Sunday. This system seeks to attract qualified and talented professionals to the UAE. It will be carried out in phases, said His Highness Sheikh Mohammed …
A reminder to all passengers, do not accept items from strangers when flying. You might not realize the item that you are carrying is illegal/banned in the UAE. An Arab passenger learned this lesson the hard …