Tip from a Customer
The other day, I received a tip from a customer which is a rare occurrence since I work in Sales here in Dubai. Customers expect Sales representatives to get a commission every month so tips …
Christmas in Dubai and Dubai Shopping Festival
So we received a memo from management that the mall hours will be longer due to the Christmas holiday in Dubai and the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF). Starting December 20, 2013 to February 2, 2014, …
Al Rostamani Exchange – Where I Collect my Salary
The Al Rostamani Exchange center is where I get my monthly salary. In Dubai, according to the UAE Labour Law, an employee’s salary should be properly documented. Hence, employees should sign up for Bank Accounts …
Juice World Resto Has Arrived in Dubai, UAE
If you’re thirsty and you’re looking for something fresh to drink in Dubai, better head to Juice World Resto located in Al Rigga Metro station. This is a famous hang out place of people of …
RTA Metro Stations in Dubai
The RTA metro is a convenient way to access the key locations of Dubai. If you’re planning to travel around the city, this is the fastest option for you. Although there are other zones in …
My Assessment Day Experience for an Airline Company
A couple of months ago, I applied for a job as a Customer Service Rep (Call Center) in an airline company. They were conducting an Open & Assessment Day for Airport Services Agent, and Call …
Getting My UAE Labour Card
Note: UAE Labour cards (pataca) have already been scrapped/phased out. They have been replaced and unified with the Emirates ID already. I received my UAE labour card the other day. It was given to me by …
How to Connect to Deira City Center Free WiFi Internet
MallConnect, Deira City Center’s FREE mall WiFi system, is now available to everyone who wants to surf online inside this Dubai mall. This was set up recently and seeing this move for innovation is a …
Comments in this Filipino in Dubai Blog
It’s nice to get some comments from readers about this Filipino Dubai blog. I know I don’t update this site as often compared to other websites that I own. But to have a few followers …
Looking for Gyms in Dubai
There are lots of gyms in Dubai. Only thing is that they’re mostly off my budget. I work about 10 hours a day from my shift in a retail shop inside a mall, I have …