How to Dispute a Traffic Fine in Dubai
When asked to pay a fine for breaking a traffic rule, the obvious reaction would be to settle it as soon as possible. But what if you are issued a fine for something that you …
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Blog posts that will hopefully be of use to anybody who wants to learn anything about Dubai. How Tos, Dubai Laws, and government-related tips can be found here.
How to Register a New Car in Dubai
Although there are different modes of public transport in Dubai, you may prefer to use your own car in getting around. Of course, this means that aside from applying for a driving license, you would need to register …
How to Get Married in UAE Courts for Expats
Expats in the UAE who have different nationalities and are planning to get married in the UAE courts, here is a guide shared by one of our contributors when she (Filipina) and her boyfriend (Egyptian) …
How to Apply for 1-year Visa Extension for Widows, Divorced Women
As part of the latest changes in the UAE visa system, widows and divorced women can now extend their visas for a full year without a sponsor, Khaleej Times reported. Officials from the General Directorate of Residency & Foreign …
How to Claim UAE Tourist VAT Tax Refund
Earlier this year, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) of the UAE has announced the conditions and procedures as to how tourists can claim their VAT refunds upon exit from the country. With the rolling out …
How to Avoid Credit Card Theft: Abu Dhabi Police
Be extra careful whenever you use an automated teller machine (ATM), as thieves could be out to steal your bank account details. Abu Dhabi Police has warned against credit card theft through electronic devices that …
How to Apply for a Kyrgyzstan Tourist Visa in UAE
Kyrgyzstan, a country of lakes and mountains that is located in Central Asia is such a country to behold. What’s more interesting about this country is that the culture, traditions and nomadic lifestyle are still …
How to Report Scams & Fake Items Using “Dubai Consumer” App
Have you ever been scammed into joining a fake contest? Unknowingly bought a counterfeit item or expired product in a grocery? Unwittingly surrendered your hard-earned money? You can report such cases right away, using the …
Check Rental Cases of Landlords & Tenants Using “Rental Good Conduct (RGC) Certificate” Service
We’ve already shared about how to settle rental disputes in Dubai, but what if you could avoid them in the first place? Using a new mobile app service… you most definitely can! Just recently, the Rental …
Video: Working Abroad vs Working Back Home
What’s the difference between working abroad and working back home? This is the main question tackled in today’s feature video by Boy Dubai blogger Ion Gonzaga and HR expert Lance Japor of DuBlog . If you …