News
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.
Indian Wins 7 Million Dirhams in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi Raffle
An Indian national was proclaimed the grand winner of AED 7 million at the “Super 7 Series 196 Draw” last Wednesday (October 3). The lucky....
Marsa Meydan: A New, Airconditioned Marina Shaped Like a Spaceship
Imagine a waterfront community where the air is cool all year round, and a gigantic “shade” shields you from the hot summer sun. This is....
500 AED Fine if You Don’t Clean Your Car
There is no question that driving a dirty car along the road will attract unwarranted attention, wherever you may be, but drive a dirty car....
Emaar to Build a Beach in Dubai Creek Harbour
With new and exciting developments such as the next world’s tallest tower, a shopping mall twice the size of Dubai Mall, and a fancy suburb....
WATCH: Dubai Crown Prince Saves an Oryx
The Arabian oryx is a native animal in the UAE. Formerly limited to the western part of the country, there are now oryx breeding herds....
AED 3,000 Fine for Carpooling in the UAE
Even though there are many public transportation options in Dubai and across the UAE, some people still resort to carpooling, which is considered illegal in the country.....
UAE Cabinet Approves 5-Year Visa for Expat Retirees
For the past few months, the government of the UAE has been introducing new laws and several major changes in visa rules. As part of their....
UPDATE: Storm Signals Up, Classes Suspended as Typhoon Ompong Closes in on Luzon
As typhoon Ompong (international name “Mangkhut”) moves closer to the Philippines, the state weather bureau, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), has declared storm signal....
Philippines Braces for Super Typhoon “Ompong”
A few years ago, super typhoon Haiyan, with the local name “Yolanda,” hit the Philippines. It was one of the strongest typhoons ever recorded, with massive....
Last Day of Overseas Filipino Voters Registration on September 30
There are currently more than 600,000 Filipinos with jobs in Dubai and across the UAE. That’s more than half a million voters, if everyone were to....
