How to Overcome Homesickness as an OFW
Being an OFW is not easy. Aside from the demands of daily work and the challenge of living in a foreign land, there is a constant battle that you have to face: homesickness. “It’s more …
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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 Report Cases of Abuse
Working abroad offers great opportunities, but it also comes with certain risks. Although many OFWs do not encounter serious problems while working overseas, we often hear about cases of exploitation, trafficking, and abuse of our …
Where to Buy Furniture in Dubai
How long do you plan to live in Dubai? Perhaps a year or two — maybe five years — a decade? No matter how long the period of stay, one thing is for sure: you …
10 Tips to Become a Successful OFW in Dubai (or Anywhere)
These days, more and more Filipinos are going abroad to search for “greener pastures” and to provide for their families back home. Some of them are able to save and invest their money into buying …
How To Apply For An Egypt Tourist Visa in Dubai
Expats in Dubai who want to travel to Egypt may need to apply for a tourist visa beforehand. Depending on your nationality, you may need to visit the Consulate General of Egypt to get a …
How to View Your SSS Contributions Online
For Filipinos, it is good to have a Social Security System (SSS) account as a means of saving for the future. The system also offers insurance, loans, and other benefits. Hence, it is important to …
How to Apply for an NBI Clearance in Dubai
For Filipino citizens, the NBI Clearance is a document which states that they are cleared of any criminal records. Although this is not often a requirement for working in Dubai, you might find yourself needing …
How to Rent an Apartment in Dubai, UAE
If you are planning to rent a new apartment in Dubai, there are certain steps and procedures you may need to go through in order to make it a smooth process and avoid disputes in …
How to Apply for a Turkey Tourist Visa in Dubai
Turkey is fast becoming a top travel destination these days given that it is just a few hours away from Dubai. More and more tourists are coming to see the historic Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, …
What You Need to Know about Drinking Alcohol in Dubai
Being a Muslim city, anyone would think that drinking alcohol in Dubai is impossible. The city adheres to Sharia Law, which forbids drinking for Muslims. But if you are a tourist, and a non-Muslim at …