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Prostitution in Dubai: Places to avoid in Dubai

Dubai is a progressive city, ever expanding and innovating. The liberal visa policies and relaxed rules in Dubai attract huge numbers of people every month who arrive in the Emirate for work, visit and...

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Al Karama Metro Station to be known as ADCB Station

In a move that surprised the residents of Karama, The RTA has announced that Al Karama Metro station, one of the busiest stops on the Red Line, will now be called Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)...

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Residents evacuate Palm Jumeirah as apartments get flooded

Residents of Dubai pay an arm and leg to have an accommodation in Palm Jumeirah. However, it seems that even Deira is better place to live when it comes to maintenance and administration. Sometime back...

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Things to do over Eid in Dubai

Eid is the time of festivity and celebrations and Eid in Dubai, the city that never sleeps, is full of fun and excitement activities to indulge into during the Eid holidays. On the occasion of Eid Al...

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A trip to Gitex Shoppers 2014

Gitex Shoppers 2014 was organized at Dubai World Trade Center from September 27 till October 4, 2014 – a glittering display of consumer electronics from the biggest brands and retailers including Dell,...

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Compareit4Me – Finance Comparison Website in UAE

While the thought of a shiny new car can be seriously tempting, do you really need one? Sometimes just because you think you can afford something, does not necessarily mean it’s a good thing to get....

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Legoland coming to Dubai

Legoland, world famous Lego theme park, is coming to Dubai pretty soon. As announced by the developer Merlin Entertainments plc. Legoland Dubai will become the seventh LEGOLAND Park when it opens in...

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Du to offer wifi internet in Dubai Tram

Du, Dubai’s second telecom service provider, has announced that it will provide WiFi internet access in upcoming Dubai Tram. This announcement between the telco and the Roads & Transport Authority...

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Shindagha tunnel to be replaced with a bridge

Shindagha tunnel, the second oldest crossing on Dubai Creek between Deira and Bur Dubai, is set to be replaced soon. Gulf News reports that the iconic tunnel, which is around 40 years old, is set to be...

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Innovation Forcing Academic Institutions To Go Online

A change is always inevitable and if this change is dynamic, almost everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon and gain as much advantage as they can. Do not blame traditional campus-based learning...

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Your Weight in Gold: Dubai Weight Losers to get 40 kg of Gold Coins

Another round of Your Weight in Gold is here, and this time the authorities are ready to dish out 40 kg of gold coins, worth AED 6 million, to individuals in Dubai who can lose a minimum of two kilos...

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Dubai Tram Fares announced: Tickets will be Dhs 3 from end to end

RTA has announced the fares for Dubai Tram. The tickets will cost Dhs 3 irrespective of the distance travelled. The 10.6-km tramway, which is on track to open on November 11, is connected to Dubai’s...

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Five prepaid mobile connection: Etisalat launching SIM card to target low...

Etisalat, in collaboration with a third party, has launched a new prepaid SIM card called Five prepaid mobile connection, offering low calling rates. The call rates are quite cheap for international...

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UAE National Day 2014 holiday dates announced for Public and Private Sector

UAE National Day holidays are announced. The public sector will get 4 days off while the private will have one day off, as usual. As National Day (December 2) falls on Tuesday, Public sector will...

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Al Ghurair Centre in $16m revamp to become the Covent Garden of Dubai

Al Ghurair Centre, Dubai’s oldest shopping mall, will invest AED60 million ($16 million) on renovation, just months after it completed a AED2 billion expansion. The renovation of the original part of...

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Emirates cutting down checked-in buggage limits

Dubai based Emirates’ Airlines, rather than passing the benefit of reduced oil prices to its passengers, has decided take a step to cut costs a bit more. According to Gulf News, Emirates airline has...

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RTA drops the price bomb: Dubai Taxis will be more expensive now

Another hike in the cost of living for Dubai residents. As announced today by RTA, the flag down rates of taxis in Dubai will increase from Dh3 to Dh5 from December 1. RTA has also revised the basic...

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Driving in Dubai without a license

So you are in Dubai, got your hands on a car and planning to go for a ride. But, do you have a valid UAE driving license? If not, think twice before getting behind the wheel because driving in Dubai...

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Burj Khalifa replica becomes the Tallest Chocolate Tower in Dubai

Dubai has made another world record, and that too in line with 43rd National Day celebrations. Master chocolatier Andrew Farrugia has created a chocolate replica of Burj Khalifa, world’s tallest...

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RTA announced minimum Nol card balance for Dubai commuters

RTA has announced minimum Nol card balance for Dubai commuters using public transportation network. Commuters with Nol cards not meeting minimum fare requirements will be prohibited from traveling...

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