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.
Brace yourselves for more sweltering, summer days as the weather in the UAE is expected to get even hotter next month. The months of July and August are typically the hottest in the country, when …
A reminder to everyone to please be aware of the law that sex outside marriage is illegal in the UAE. In other cultures, couples who are living together even if they are not married does not …
Summer time in Dubai means longer, sweltering days under the sun — so everyone is trying to find ways to beat the heat. As for the ruling family of Dubai, summer means jetting off for …
A Filipina based in Dubai lost her beloved pet cat during a fire that happened in Al Muraqqabat last week. However, 26-year-old Angelie Agoncillo Mangalidan is now all smiles after receiving a wonderful surprise from …
Two of Dubai’s premier airlines, Emirates and flydubai, entered into an extensive partnership recently. Each airline will still be managed independently as they combine their systems and operations — in a bid to expand their …
Pretty soon, we’ll be seeing a multi-billion dirham facility rise in the city, as the Dubai Food Park mega-project takes off. This impressive complex will be the first of its kind in the Middle East …
Soon, we won’t have to wait too long for our residency permits, as UAE authorities have announced plans to reduce their processing time by 50 percent. This is part of the government’s latest move towards …
Whenever OFWs come to the Philippines for a vacation, they need to renew their Overseas Employment Certificates (OECs) before going back abroad. Although this requirement helps to ensure that they are properly documented, it can …
Previously, we wrote a feature about Ramadan fridges in public parks across the city, which provide refreshments for joggers and park-goers. Lately, the Dubai Municipality has added another feature, this time for book lovers: park …
Dubai is among “The World’s 20 Best Cities for Architecture Lovers,” which was released recently by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine. The prestigious list puts the emirate alongside Athens, Barcelona, Rome, Seattle, Miami, and other cities …