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Dubai Dress Code

Dubai has a dress code based on respect for the culture and religion of the UAE. It is not hard to follow and will make your visit/ stay here a more pleasant one and will help you avoid causing any of the many nationalities here any offence.

In a nutshell whilst you are out in public you should have everything from your shoulders to knees covered- which is not hard to do! You should also not wear clothing that is too tight or see through. Cleavage should also be covered as much as possible.

We share some tips how to cover up for all sorts of cirumstances and what to do if someone approaches you about your dress. Read More>>

Dubai RTA starts two new bus route: 85 and 83

Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced two new bus routes - Route 83 and Route 85 - that will connect Tecom free zones Dubai Internet City (DIC), Dubai Media City (DMC) and Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV) to Karama and Discovery Gardens respectively.

The total population in the free zones is 39,700, comprising 31,800 individuals from working population and 7,900 students, the majority of the population works between 8:00am and 7:00pm. New bus routes will help employees and students to save travel time to Tecom Free Zones.

Download Route 83 Map | Download Route 85 Map | Download Timetable

Competitions

Win 2 tickets for ‘The Rat Pack - Vegas Spectacular’

ADNEC is bringing to Abu Dhabi for one night only the toe tapping, foxtrotting, ever-popular ‘Rat Pack – Vegas Spectacular’ show to ADNEC on Friday 8 June. Enter ExpatWoman competition and win two tickets for the show!

Education

Academic Resolutions For School Success

Academic resolutions can be a good start for many school-aged children. Similar to other New Year pledges, an academic resolution is aimed at dealing with areas that need improvement. Read more>>

Family

Nutrition for Pregnant Mums

A healthy weight gain in pregnancy is normal and you should expect to put on between 10- 12.5kg (22-28lb). Weight gain varies a great deal and depends on your weight before pregnancy. Much of the extra weight is due to the baby growing. Read more>>

Home and Garden

How to protect your home from unwanted guests

In the UAE, we live in constant threat of invasion from unwanted house guests such as ants, cockroaches, rodents, mosquitoes, flies, bed bugs and many more. We have a few simple rules to help protect your home. Read more>>

Beauty

Tips & Toes opens new branch in Business Bay

Tips & Toes offers a 15% discount off these additional services throughout the whole of May at their new branch in Business Bay, the first of many new branch openings due to sweep the emirates in 2012. Read more>>

Health

How to take care of your skin this summer

The sun has a cumulative effect on the skin which means that every exposure to the sun radiation is remembered. When you are a teenager you don’t have visible signs to sun exposure but after the age of 45, the photodamage and photoageing both appear. Read more>>

Shopping

Slimming Secrets - The Power of Illusion

The power of illusion has been used for many years specially for those who needed to look great and feel more confident about their body and their total image. There are some tricks that can make you feel and look instantly more attractive and boost your self esteem. Read more>>

Pet Connection Anniversary

WAFI has the W-factor

Summer Camp June 10 – Aug 29

All about Mummy Makeover

Driving in Dubai