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Relocation services in Dubai
Big companies booking a Relocation company in Dubai for their employees, be aware that it may be dangerous to sign with a real estate company which opens up a relocation division and then have it not...
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VAT in the UAE
The IMF has urged the UAE to consider introducing excise taxes and a uniform corporate tax for both local and foreign firms. At present there is little corporate taxation outside the oil sector, apart...
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Thinking of Moving to Mudon
If you are thinking of moving with your family to Mudon you may want to think again. People living in the Mudon Community, off Al Qudra Road, are upset about a notice sent by the property manager...
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Carpooling and using Public Transport
With the recent hike in petrol prices commuters are likely to turn to carpool schemes and use more public transport following the decision to hike petrol prices, however you need to register with the...
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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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House and Contents Insurance in Dubai
Have you got house and contents insurance? Taking out a policy has crossed most peoples minds, several times even since moving to Dubai but somehow no one gets around to doing it, it just keeps...
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Final stage of Al Yalayes Rd to open
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will open on Friday 7 August 2015 the final stage of Al Yalayes Road completing the link of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (at Al Houdh R/A) with the Emirates...
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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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Furniture shops in Dubai
Are you new to Dubai and wondering where to go for furniture? If so then take a look at our list of just some of the shops available in Dubai, click on the links to their websites and find out where...
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School fees increase in Dubai
Parents are bracing themselves for another round of fee increases as schools reopen after the summer break at the end of this month. A total of 117 private schools will increase their fees after they...
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Top Traffic offences in Dubai 2015
The Dubai Police have issued a list of the top traffic offences. According to statistics revealed by the Dubai Police, so far this year the top violation on the emirate’s roads has been for...
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E gate Smart Cards
From August 12th this year, Dubai residents can register to access Smart Gates by submitting passport information and getting a biometric scan of their eyes and fingerprints, this means that they can...
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Service charges in Dubai
If Downtown Dubai is the community where you want to own a house, then be ready to pay a lot for maintenance of your unit. The average service charge in Downtown Dubai is Dh22.5 per square foot the...
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How to sponsor a housemaid in Dubai
Here is everything you need to know about obtaining a housemaid’s visa/Sponsoring. It can be obtained by the head of the family, called sponsor, and usually the male, whose salary is not less than AED...
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New Public Holiday Announced
The UAE announces November 30 as a public holiday to mark the sacrifice of those who have died for the UAE in the line of duty. President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has named November 30 as...
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Television piracy in Dubai
Are you aware that it may be illegal to have some decoders in Dubai? The Dubai Court has imposed a fine of Dh50,000 on a distributor of UKTV (British broadcasting television network) Abroad packages,...
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Tips when first in Dubai
If you are in the process of moving to Dubai or have just arrived, take a look at some hints to help you settle in better. Firstly, getting yourself a house or apartment. So obvious but maybe the most...
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Services to make life easier in Dubai
A list has been complied by good magazine showing apps, websites and services that will make life in Dubai a walk in the park. From RTA Smart Parking which allows you to pay for parking either...
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