Places to Visit in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is one of the seven emirates of the UAE. It is located in the northern part of the country, along the east of the Persian Gulf. With an area of 1700 …
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Icebergs to be Towed from Antarctica to the UAE
Starting next year, an eco-firm based in Abu Dhabi plans to tow icebergs to the UAE all the way from Antarctica. The icebergs will then be harvested to produce pure, drinking water. The firm, National …
Warner Brothers Theme Park Coming Soon in the UAE
It’s now official: The Warner Brothers Theme Park will be opening at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi next year. The announcement was made recently at a press conference in the capital. At present, about 30 …
First UAE “Food Bank” Opens in Dubai
Dubai Municipality opened the first UAE “Food Bank” recently at the Al Quoz area in Dubai. Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the UAE Food Bank Board of Trustees, …
UAE Plans to Build First Human City on Mars by 2117
Although most people can only wonder about living on Mars, the UAE’s top officials are taking actual steps to realize this dream. One hundred years from now, the first human settlers could be living on …
December 2-3 Declared Paid Holiday for Private Sector
Long weekend for UAE residents will happen on December 2 and 3 (Wednesday and Thursday) for the private sector (December 1-3 for public sector) in celebration of the of the UAE National Day and the …
OFW Interview with Meanne of Expat Pinay
Hi everyone, our next OFW interview feature is with Meanne, a former Admin Training Coordinator and now turned housewife in Dubai. Meanne has been in Dubai for over 15 years, although 2 of those years …
Jollibee Opening in Dubai Mall
UPDATE: The Jollibee in Dubai Mall is now Open! Here’s a write-up of the opening of the first Jollibee in Dubai. Jollibee in The Dubai Mall is Now Open! Other Shops in UAE: Jollibee Al …
Water & Electricity in the UAE Subject to 5% VAT
Earlier this year, we mentioned that the UAE will be introducing value-added tax (VAT) next year. Sure enough, the Federal Tax Authority has recently published a set of draft executive regulations on the matter. Starting 1st …
Ibn Battuta Mall
Each mall in Dubai features its own unique style and design. The Ibn Battuta Mall, for instance, is inspired by the life and travels of Ibn Battuta, an extraordinary adventurer! From the beautiful halls of …