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.
List of Prohibited Items when Sending Packages by LBC
For safety reasons, here’s a list of items that are prohibited when sending packages to loved ones back in the Philippines. I saw this sign....
How to Apply for a Jordan Tourist Visa in Dubai
We recently finished a 3-day tour of Jordan and we only processed our visa about 4 days before our scheduled trip. We called the Jordan....
Original Documents Required When Applying for Visa
ANNOUNCEMENT: UAE residents, photocopies will not be accepted when submitting identification documents for residency visa applications. Rules on visa documents are becoming stricter as Dubai government....
Dubai Metro Friday Service Starts at 10am & Dubai Tram Loop Terminated
Starting October 2, the Dubai Metro’s operational hours every Friday will start at 10am instead of the usual 1pm. This is great news to tourists....
UAE Labour Ban vs Immigration Ban
As an expat in the UAE, you may come across terms such as a Labour ban when you resign from your job. The labour ban is....
How to Process Report of Death at the Philippine Embassy in Dubai
For Filipino residents in the UAE who have lost loved ones, it is important process a report of death to the nearest Philippine embassy so....
6 Months Probationary Period
The probation period in a UAE company usually runs for 6 months from the date of hire, but it may also depend on the agreement....
New UAE Labour Law Rules Take Effect on January 2016
Workers in the UAE, the new UAE Labour Law rules will take effect this January 2016. This will bring forth more transparency between the employer....
How to Contact Philippine Consulate General in Dubai – PCG Dubai
The PCG (Philippine Consulate General) embassy of Dubai is the government office where you process various Philippine documents. As a Filipino, it is important that....
How to Get Married in Dubai for Filipinos
For Filipinos currently living in the Dubai and wish to get married, here we share the steps and process at the the Philippine Consulate General office located in....
















