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.
Soon to Rise: 5.5 AED Billion Food Park in Dubai
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....
Faster Processing of Residency Permits Coming Soon
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....
DOLE to Introduce New OFW ID Card on July 12
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....
Dubai Municipality Launches Libraries in Public Parks
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....
Dubai among World’s Best Cities for Architecture Lovers
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....
Dubai Flying Cars (Air Taxis) to Begin this Year
Are you often stuck in traffic and running late? Not to worry, because pretty soon, you may be able to “fly” to your destination! This....
WiFi UAE Offers Free, Higher-Speed Internet from June 20 – 27
In celebration of “World WiFi Day,” WiFi UAE is offering free, higher-speed Internet to its hotspot users from June 20 to 27. This means that....
Abu Dhabi Mosque Named “Mary, Mother of Jesus”
The Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Mosque in the Al-Mushrif area of Abu Dhabi has recently been renamed “Mariam, Mother of Issa,” which translates to “Mary,....
Eid Al Fitr Begins June 24 for Government Employees
For federal ministries and authorities in the UAE, the Eid al-Fitr holiday will start on Saturday, June 24, which corresponds to Ramadan 29. The announcement....
Deira Waterfront Market in Dubai: Fresh Fish, Meat, Fruits & Vegetables
Many of us are familiar with the Deira Fish Market, which has been around for as long as we can remember. Aside from going there....
