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.
HH Sheikh Mohammed Visits the Dubai Frame
The much-awaited Dubai Frame will be open on 1st January 2018. But recently, the iconic structure opened its doors to a very special guest: the Vice....
Filipino Wins Infiniti Car & 150,000 AED on 1st Day of Dubai Shopping Festival
A Filipino won 150,000 AED cash and an Infiniti QX60 car in the first Infiniti Mega Raffle of the month-long Dubai Shopping Festival. Nicanor Pozon is the....
How Much Do Nannies/Domestic Helpers Earn in the UAE?
How much do nannies/domestic helpers earn in the United Arab Emirates? Here’s a survey conducted by a Dubai start-up firm that shares important details especially....
Top 3 Nationalities that Send Most Money from UAE
A huge chunk of the UAE population is composed of expats from all over the world. And so, it is not surprising that money transfer services....
Legal VoIP Calling Services Now that Skype is Banned
Recently, telecom companies confirmed that unlicensed Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) apps like Skype have been blocked in the UAE. This means that we will....
4-Day New Year Break for UAE’s Public Sector, 3 Days for Private
The New Year holidays for the public and private sector have been announced. Public sector holidays in the UAE will be on 31st December 2017 and....
Cost of Vehicle Registration, Driving License Fee Increases
If you need to register your car or apply for a driver’s license anytime soon, take note of the latest fees and charges. The beginning of....
Filipinas Win Big at UAE Best Nanny Awards 2017
Several weeks ago, we shared about the search for the UAE’s Best Nanny Awards 2017, which was brought to us by Rise, a start-up firm....
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Orders 50% Discount on UAE Traffic Fines
Great news as all UAE drivers who have incurred traffic fines will get a discount of 50% if you pay it within the next 3....
5% Tax will be Added to Phone Bills Starting Jan 2018
Phones are a necessary part of our everyday lives. We use them to send messages, make calls, and use the Internet. Starting next year, however,....
