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Electrical Home Appliances in Dubai
When moving to Dubai it is worth noting that most rental properties come with the minimum or no white goods (cookers, hobs, refrigerators, washer/dryers) but usually it is not cost effective to ship...
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How To Store Your Car While on Vacation
There are a number of things you can do for your car before you lock the door and walk away for a month or more. If you simply let your vehicle sit on the street or in a garage for an extended period...
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Conducting Business in Dubai
The growth of international businesses in Dubai has made it a major commercial hub for global institutions and companies. The articles below provide an insight into the different types of business...
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Ramadan Do’s and Don’ts
There’s no doubt that for non-Muslim expats life in Dubai changes during Ramadan, but it’s equally true that this annual observance provides a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the traditional...
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What Will Make you Leave Dubai?
Life as an expat in Dubai is a strange thing. No matter how settled you feel, you have to live with the knowledge that the UAE won’t be home forever – that one day you’ll leave, and that that departure...
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Online Forum for Dubai Expats
Expat Chat Dubai - A forum for expats moving to or living in Dubai A forum provides an online community for expatriates, whether they are considering relocating to Dubai, newcomers or expat veterans of...
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Where Can I Lunch over Ramadan in Dubai?…Oh and Breakfast Too Please
It’s that time of year again with Ramadan knocking on our door and despite living in a Muslim society, Dubai is a pretty tolerant one, so we’re lucky many stand-alone restaurants and cafés do obtain a...
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A Cultural Minute with Nasif Kayed – The Cultural Dress
The Arab national dress worn in Dubai is well adapted to the high temperatures of the region. The white ankle-length, loose-fitting garment worn by men is known as the Kandoura or Dishdasha, while the...
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A Cultural Minute with Nasif Kayed – Food and Drink in Muslim Society
The ceremony surrounding the preparation, serving and drinking of gahwa (Arabic coffee) derived from the traditions of Islamic and Bedouin hospitality. Unlike the comparatively stronger flavoured...
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A Cultural Minute with Nasif Kayed – Modesty in Muslim Society
The traditional black and white colour that the UAE Nationals wear is not a look of religion, but is about modesty and cultural influences. When an Emirati woman leaves her home, she covers herself...
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Living in Dubai: The Arabic Language
Dubai has adapted to accommodate the large expat community and tourism industry and one will find that most everything is in English around town. However as with any international assignment, learning...
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Serviced Apartments in Dubai
Serviced apartments can function as a temporary ‘home away from home’ for business and leisure travelers, as well as expats newly relocated to Dubai. Serviced apartments are fully furnished with a...
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What to Consider When Choosing Your Perfect Home in Dubai
Relocating to a new country can be a daunting task and once you’ve arrived, trying to find the perfect home, in the perfect location, that fits your budget can be even more daunting! Try to secure a...
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Know Your Rights: 5 Laws Every Dubai Expat Should Know
Traffic Offences With the aim to provide updated legal advice in a clear and readable way for expats living in Dubai and the Middle East, here we set out your rights when it comes to traffic offences....
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Landlords in Dubai: the gallant, the gaffe and the downright gruesome
After signing your contract for your new job in Dubai one of the first challenges you are faced with is finding a property. Whether you are lucky enough to have a relocation agent alongside you or are...
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Electrical Home Appliances in Dubai
When moving to Dubai it is worth noting that most rental properties come with the minimum or no white goods (cookers, hobs, refrigerators, washer/dryers) but usually it is not cost effective to ship...
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Living in Dubai: Expat Community
Dubai has an enormous expat population and this is reflected in the amount of activities and groups available to them. It is very easy to meet other expats in this city and have a large circle of...
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Know Your Rights: 5 Laws Every Dubai Expat Should Know
Drugs and the Law With the aim to provide updated legal advice in a clear and readable way for expats living in Dubai and the Middle East, here we set out your rights when it comes to illicit and...
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Top 10 Tips for Living in Dubai
Chances are you’ve moved to Dubai for the same reasons as everybody else; the opportunity to move a few rungs up the career ladder, to enjoy a better lifestyle thanks to your tax-free earnings,...
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House and Contents Insurance in Dubai
The team at Expat Echo Dubai was having a conversation this morning concerning house and contents insurance, who had it and with which company. Shockingly not one of us had insurance! Taking out a...
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