Cost of Living in Dubai: A Guide
The cost of living in Dubai is one of the highest in the Middle East. In fact, the Mercer Cost of Living Survey ranked it 21st out of 209 cities worldwide in 2016. Residing in …
Tips
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.
UAE Law: Knowing Your Rights & Obligations
There are almost nine and a half million people living in the UAE today. However, not everyone is aware of the laws in the country, even if they have been living here for quite some …
Practical Tips for Beating the Heat this Summer
With the blazing sun, rising temperatures, and warm breezes – summertime is in full swing across the UAE. And while there is nothing much we can do to control the weather, there are many ways …
How to Deal with a Difficult Boss
We’ve all encountered them in one way or another — superiors that are hard to please, irritable, arrogant, or refuse to accept suggestions. Instead of providing good guidance and leadership, they seem to be making …
How to Report Lost Items in the UAE
Losing a passport, driver’s license, getting a car stolen — these things could happen to anyone. And as a foreigner living in another country, you may feel scared or even panic when you lose something …
How to Sponsor a Housemaid/Nanny in Dubai, UAE
If you are married, the head of the family, and earning at least AED 6000 per month, then you are qualified to sponsor a maid or nanny in Dubai. You can sponsor a maid from …
UAE Do’s and Don’ts: Tips for Newcomers
Every year, many people arrive in the UAE for work and business, while even more come to travel and see the sights. Though the country welcomes visitors with open arms, it does so with a …
5 Important Investments for Your Hard-Earned Money
Being an OFW has its perks: a higher salary, travel opportunities, and learning experiences that we wouldn’t have gained if we didn’t decide to go abroad. With greater purchasing power, however, we may be tempted …
How to Know if You’re on the Right Career Path
When you wake up in the morning, are you excited to go to work? Or do you have to force yourself out of bed — dreading the thought of facing another day in the office? …
How to Sponsor Parents in Dubai (Residence Visa for Mother/Father) in UAE
Expats who are thinking of bringing their mother or father in Dubai, here’s a guide to getting a UAE residence visa for your parents. We’ve written this step by step process so you can get …