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Expo 2020 sites and attractions will be remain permanent in District 2020

10 Expo Dubai Sites and Attractions That Will Remain in District 2020

How to legally set up a holiday home business in Dubai

Holiday Home Rental Registration and Permits in Dubai: An Expat Guide

How to get an e-scooter licence in Dubai

How to Get an E-scooter Permit in Dubai: An Expat Guide

Best hobbies to try in Dubai for UAE residents

15 Fun Hobby Ideas to Try in Dubai for Expats

Emirates IDs Will Soon Replace UAE Residency Visa Stamps in Passports

Emirates IDs to Replace UAE Residency Visa Stamps in Passports

Requirements to apply for a UAE Golden Visa

How Do I Obtain a UAE Golden Visa? Requirements, Eligibility, and Process Explained

What to do if you test positive for Covid-19 in Dubai

What to Do If You Test Positive for Covid-19 in Dubai: Isolation Guidelines, etc.

5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

5 Tip for Expats to Survive Long-Distance Relationships

Top 10 Things to See and Do at Expo 2020 Dubai Before the Event Ends

Top 10 Things to See and Do at Expo 2020 Dubai Before the Event Ends

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Classifieds

Jobs

Jobs

Are UAE private sector workers required to shift to new weekend?

New UAE Work Week: Should Private Sector Firms Shift to the New Weekend?

What are the new UAE Labour Laws for Government and Private Sector Workers?

New UAE Labour Laws for Private and Public Employees: All Your Questions Answered

New UAE labour law for women working in the private sector

Extended Maternity Leaves and Equal Pay for Women Under the New UAE Labour Law

What to do when you lose your job in the UAE

6 Things You Have to Do When You Lose Your Job in the UAE

Work permits for teenagers in Dubai and the UAE

A Complete Guide to Work Permits for Teenage Expats in the UAE

Why you shouldn't upload your resume on your LinkedIn profile

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Upload a Resume to Your LinkedIn Profile

How to Make Your Resume Stand Out in Dubai

How to Make Your Resume Stand Out in Dubai

UAE Now Allows 100% Ownership of Businesses by Foreign Nationals

UAE Allows 100% Ownership of Businesses by Foreign Nationals

About Dubai's New Residency Visa For Remote Workers

All About Dubai's New Residency Visa For Remote Workers

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Events

Events

From One Mother to Another event by Aptamil Advance Junior at TODA Dubai

From One Mother to Another, Here's How Resilience Builds Parental Confidence

Dubai Metro Music Festival returns for 2022

Dubai Metro Commuters Will Be Treated to Live Music From March 16

Mother's Day 2022 offers at W Dubai the Palm hotel

Mother's Day in Dubai 2022: Special Ways to Celebrate This March at W The Palm

Things to do in Dubai for International Women's Day 2022

Celebrate International Women's Day 2022 With These Top Things to Do in Dubai

Dubai Polo Gold Cup event 2022 news

What to Expect at This Year's Exciting Gold Cup 2022

Ripe by the Bay night market in Dubai 2021-2022

Fantastic FREE Family Fun Awaits at Dubai Festival City Mall's Ripe By the Bay

Best things to see at Dubai Expo 2020

7 Things at Dubai Expo 2020 You Absolutely Don't Want to Miss

Homegrown organic market Ripe by the Bay at Dubai Festival City Mall 2021 - 2022

5 Superb Ways to Spend Your Time Out at Ripe by the Bay in Dubai

Real Housewives of Dubai show is confirmed

The 'Real Housewives of Dubai' is Actually Happening

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Education

Education

What makes boarding school a unique experience for students

What Makes Boarding School a Unique Experience for Students?

The importance of reading for school students in Dubai

6 Benefits of Reading (Why Reading is Important for Dubai Students)

5 Reasons to Choose an IB Boarding School in Dubai

5 Reasons to Choose an IB Boarding School in Dubai

Importance of including art in the STEM curriculum Dubai

Why the Arts Are an Essential Part of a STEM/STEAM School Curriculum

Swiss International Scientific School Dubai scholarships

Scholarships in Dubai: Benefits of Academic Scholarships For Your Child

Best Montessori curriculum nursery in Dubai | Redwood Montessori Nrusery

Welcome to Redwood Center of Excellence Where Children Are Future-Ready

Swiss International Scientific School Dubai on raising students as changemakers

In This Dubai School, Students Are Empowered to Become Changemakers

Bilingual Arabic and English EYFS nursery in Dubai | Green Grass Nursery

What Are the Benefits of Bilingualism in Your Child's Early Years Learning?

Tips to Keep Your Kids Active While They're Learning From Home

Tips to Keep Your Kids Active While They're Learning From Home

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Money

Money

Opening a bank account in the UAE

A Newcomer to the UAE? What to Consider When Choosing a Bank for Opening an Account

Can you travel out of the UAE if you have an unpaid bank loan

Can an Unpaid Debt in the UAE Stop You From Leaving the Country?

UAE decriminalises bounced cheques starting 2022

UAE to Decriminalise Bounced Cheques Starting from 2022

Money saving tips to survive job loss in Dubai

10 Money Tips to Survive a Job Loss in Dubai

5 Things You Should Know Before Applying For Your First Credit Card

5 Things You Should Know Before Applying For Your First Credit Card

5 Credit Card Benefits That Makes Them Financial Must Haves

5 Credit Card Benefits That Makes Them Financial Must Haves

How to Get the Most From Your Credit Card Rewards in Dubai

How to Get the Most From Your Credit Card Rewards in Dubai

6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Applying for a New Credit Card

6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Applying for a New Credit Card

5 Credit Card Benefits That Makes Them Financial Must Haves

5 Credit Card Benefits That Makes Them Financial Must Haves

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Home

Home

How to legally set up a holiday home business in Dubai

Holiday Home Rental Registration and Permits in Dubai: An Expat Guide

How to make your Dubai home more eco-friendly

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Simple Ways to Make Your Dubai Home More Eco-Friendly

Download the Transguard Living app for smart home services in Dubai

Home Services in Dubai Are Just a Tap Away With This Handy New App

Style, Substance and Savings with Babyshop Essentials in the UAE

Shop For Style, Substance and Savings With Babyshop's Affordable Essentials

Shop Babyshop Spring 2022 collection news

Fresh and Fashionable Picks from Babyshop's Spring Collection to Shop Now

How to Sponsor a Maid/Nanny in Dubai: A Guide for Expats

How to Sponsor a Maid or Nanny in Dubai: A Guide for Expats

8 Tips for Moving and Packing With Children

8 Tips for Moving and Packing With Children

Raya and the Last Dragon on OSN Streaming App

Image: Walt Disney Studios

Disney's New Raya and the Last Dragon to Stream on OSN Straight From the Cinema

Dogs for adoption in Dubai 2021

Meet the Adoptable Dogs in Dubai Ready for Their Forever Homes

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Car

Car

How to Check a Secondhand Car's Accident History in the UAE: An Expat Guide

How to Check a Pre-Owned Car's Accident History in the UAE

Everything to know about the UAE's self-driving taxis

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Driverless Taxis in Dubai: RTA Trials to Begin by the End of 2022

RTA new contracts for renting cars or motorbikes in Dubai

Dubai's New Rental Contracts for Cars and Vehicles Just Made the Process Smoother

London's Black Cabs Are Coming to Dubai

The Iconic 'London Taxi' Black Cabs Are Coming to Dubai

You Can Now Get Vintage Vehicle Licence Plates in Dubai

Photo: RTA

You Can Now Get Vintage Vehicle Licence Plates in Dubai

Countries of expats that don't require a UAE driving test

How to Convert Your Licence to a Dubai Driver's Licence

Ras Al Khaimah Police Rolls Out 50% Discounts on Traffic Fines

Get 50% Off Your Traffic Fines in Ras Al Khaimah

Are Dashcams Allowed in Dubai? A Guide for Expats

Are Dashcams Allowed in Dubai? A Guide for Expats

Vehicles Can Now Be Registered for Two Years in Sharjah

Vehicles Can Now Be Registered for Two Years in Sharjah

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Wellness

Wellness

Eyelid surgery and eye bag removal in Dubai

Learn 'Eye-Opening' Information About Eyelid Surgery and Eye Bag Removal in Dubai

Tips on how to have good mental health while working and living abroad

10 Tips on How to Maintain Good Mental Health

Treatments in Dubai to minimise large pores

The Best Ways to Minimise Large Pores in Dubai, According to Dermatologists

Top tips to stay healthy during Ramadan, according to doctors

Stay Healthy During Ramadan With These 5 Tips From Medical Experts

Hybrid Breast Augmentation in Dubai - The Future of Breast Surgery?

Hybrid Breast Augmentation in Dubai - The Future of Breast Surgery?

A Complete Guide to Varicose Veins and Treatment in Dubai

A Complete Guide to Varicose Veins and Treatment in Dubai

Weight loss surgery in Dubai: Options, Costs, What to Expect and Where to Get it Done

Weight Loss Surgery in the UAE: What Non-Invasive and Surgical Options Are Available?

Carbon laser peel in Dubai for dark eye circles

How Carbon Laser Peel in Dubai Can Help Minimise Dark Circles

Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty in Dubai - What You Should Know

Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty in Dubai - What You Should Know

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Shop

Shopping In Dubai

Online shopping in Dubai and UAE

Best Online Shopping Sites in Dubai and UAE

An A-Z Guide to Dubai's Popular Malls

An A-Z Guide to Dubai's Popular Malls

Dress code at Dubai beaches

What To Wear At The Beach In Dubai

14 Hilarious Realities of Visiting Dubai Mall

14 Hilarious Realities of Visiting Dubai Mall

Cobone Daily Deals in Dubai

Every Day is a Discount Day on THIS Deals Site

Cityland Mall Preview: Dubai's New Nature-Inspired Shopping Mall

Cityland Mall Preview: Dubai's New Nature-Inspired Shopping Mall

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EWmums

EWmums

Perks of Water Birthing and Why You Should Consider Giving Birth in Water

Perks of Water Birthing and Why You Should Consider Giving Birth in Water

Sleep Apnea in Kids: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatments in Dubai

Sleep Apnea in Kids: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatments in Dubai

Food Cravings While Pregnant and What They Mean

Food Cravings While Pregnant and What They Mean

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in Dubai: How Your Child Can Join

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in Dubai: How Your Child Can Join

Why Kids Lie And How To Deal With It

Why Kids Lie And How To Deal With It

8 Ways To Make Sure Your Children Are Eating Healthy Snacks

8 Ways To Make Sure Your Children Are Eating Healthy Snacks

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EWfood

EWfood

This All-New Authentic Italian Lunch Menu in Dubai Should Not Be Missed

This All-New Authentic Italian Lunch Menu in Dubai Should Not Be Missed

Hungry For Italian? LARTE's Dining Offers Are Too Good to Ignore

Hungry For Italian? LARTE's Dining Offers Are Too Good to Ignore

Feeling Tired at Work? Try These 10 Energy-Boosting Foods

Feeling Tired at Work? Try These 10 Energy-Boosting Foods

An Alcohol License is No Longer Needed in the UAE

An Alcohol License is No Longer Needed in the UAE

This Is What Eating Lunch At Your Desk Every Day Is Doing To Your Mental And Physical Health

This Is What Eating Lunch At Your Desk Every Day Is Doing To Your Mental And Physical Health

6 Mesmerising Chopping Hacks to Transform Your Food Prep

6 Mesmerising Chopping Hacks to Transform Your Food Prep

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ewmoda

Where Can UAE Residents Travel Right Now for Holiday?

Where Can UAE Residents Travel Right Now for Holiday?

Vaccine Passports for Travel: What Do I Need to Know?

Vaccine Passports for Travel: What Do I Need to Know?

Your Guide to Dubai's Vintage and Secondhand Shops

Your Guide to Dubai's Vintage and Secondhand Shops

Everything You Need to Know About Getting the Perfect Eyebrows

Everything You Need to Know About Getting the Perfect Eyebrows

Are Hair Vitamins Really Doing Anything For Your Hair?

Are Hair Vitamins Really Doing Anything For Your Hair?

5 Ways to Keep Your Lips Healthy in Winter

5 Ways to Keep Your Lips Healthy in Winter

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