Guide

Dubai Just Launched a Travel Influencer Academy

List of UAE Public Holidays in 2025: Announced and Expected Dates

Pictured: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed at a UAE Cabinet meeting.

H.H Sheikh Mohammed Ranks 3 Best & Worst UAE Government Departments

There's a 10-Year UAE Residency Visa for Dubai Content Creators and Influencers

You Can Now Enjoy Breakfast With Penguins in Dubai

Confirmed: 2025 Will Be The 'Year of Community' in The UAE

Dubai Named As the Cleanest City in the World Once More

Where to Celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 in Dubai

Flying Drones in the UAE: Updated Guidelines For Personal Use

Classifieds

Jobs

How to Get a UAE Influencer License: Step-By-Step Guide & Requirements

Dubai Announces Pilot Launch of 4-Day Work Week For Employees

UAE Job Loss Insurance Claim Rejected? Here's Why It Could Happen

How to Claim UAE Job Loss Insurance: Eligibility and Step-by-Step Guide

Dubai Ranked Among Top 5 Cities in the World to Work In

Can I Get Fired in the UAE For My Mental Health Condition?

Dubai Dedicates AED 150 Million Government Support Fund For Influencers

How to Deal With Workplace Harassment in the UAE

The UAE's New End-of-Service Programme, Explained for Residents

Events

Win Cash Prizes Up to AED 300 For Every Kilo Lost With UAE's Weight Loss Challenge

Eid Al Fitr 2025 in the UAE: When is the Long Weekend?

Ramadan 2025 in Dubai: List of Ramadan Markets to Explore

List of UAE Public Holidays in 2025: Announced and Expected Dates

Where to Celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 in Dubai

An Enchanting Regency-Era Evening Awaits at Dubai's Bridgerton Candlelight Concert

MOTN Festival Returns For 2024: What's In Store & Where to Get Tickets

Top Tree Lighting Ceremonies to See for Christmas 2024 in Dubai

UAE National Day 2024 Fireworks in Dubai: Locations & Timings

Education

Dubai IB School's Class of 2025 Secures Over $10 Million in University Scholarships

Introducing the Executive Hospitality Programme at South View School Dubai

Where to Choose the Best EYFS Children's Nursery in Dubai Marina

Nurturing Compassionate Leaders: 8 Ways Dibber Preschools Prepares Your Child

How to Make the Transition to University Life Easier

What Are the Benefits of Academic Scholarships in Dubai?

Dubai School Inspections Will Be Skipped for One Year

Build Your Child's Education Your Way, With King's InterHigh

How to Get Your University and College Degrees Attested in the UAE

Money

UAE Unveils New Official Dirham Symbol, Inspired By the Country's Flag

6 Financial Resolutions to Make for the New Year

Meet Dr. Hassan Elhais: A Pillar of Legal Expertise for Expats in the UAE

Meet the Emirati Woman Breaking Grounds in UAE Law: Awatif Khouri

Why Teens Need Real-World Financial Education?

UAE Residents Be Wary of Food Delivery Scams

5 Signs You've Been Scammed Over the Phone, and What to Do Next

UAE Job Loss Insurance Claim Rejected? Here's Why It Could Happen

Minimum AED 5,000 Fine for Smoking Near Children in the UAE

Home

Are "Own Visa" and Freelancer Visa Domestic Workers Legal in the UAE?

Hiring a Maid in the UAE: 5 Legal Red Flags

Ask a UAE Flower Shop: Your Most Common Questions, Answered

FYI Dubai is Banning All Single Use Bags From June 1

Carrefour's 'Choose Better' Programme is Here to Reward Healthier Choices With 10x the Points

Are UAE Domestic Helpers Allowed to Work on a Trial Period and Hired After?

Pet Breeding in the UAE: Is it Allowed and Where to Find Legal Pet Breeders

Choithrams Announces Launch of All-Women Operated Store in the UAE

Where to Order Same-Day Valentine's Day Flowers in the UAE

Car

These Are Dubai's New Public Parking Fees From April 2025

How to Convert a Non-UAE Driving License in Dubai: A Complete Guide

Dubai Public Commute Timings & Road Closures for New Year's Eve

Booking Taxis in Dubai: How to Hail a Taxi Through WhatsApp

What Are the Requirements For a Car Loan in Dubai?

UAE Petrol Prices Will Increase in August 2024

Head's Up! Dubai Taxi Fares Will Increase in May 2024

UAE Announces New Fuel Prices For May 2024

Missing UAE License Plates: How to Report a Lost Plate or Reclaim Yours

Wellness

Win Cash Prizes Up to AED 300 For Every Kilo Lost With UAE's Weight Loss Challenge

9 Warning Signs for Breast Cancer

Top Tips to Have a Healthy Heart in the UAE

Discover "The New You" at Zieda's Aesthetic Clinic in Dubai

Top Ladies-Only Gyms and Fitness Centres in Dubai

Say Goodbye to Wrinkles With Mediclinic's Botox Mondays Offer

Get Expert Healthcare and Wellness Delivered to Your Doorstep in Dubai Within 30 Minutes

Top 7 Scenic UAE Jogging and Running Routes

IVF in the UAE: Unmarried Non-Muslim Couples Are Allowed to Undergo IVF

Shop

Shopping In Dubai

Best Online Shopping Sites in Dubai and UAE

An A-Z Guide to Dubai's Popular Malls

What To Wear At The Beach In Dubai

14 Hilarious Realities of Visiting Dubai Mall

Every Day is a Discount Day on THIS Deals Site

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

EWmums

EWfood

ewmoda

Renault Duster?

BettysHotpot60680

463

Posts

EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 20:12

Do you have one & what do you think? :)

Log in to post new content in the forum.

6

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 16 November 2012 - 21:29

Just dont, we have owned so many cars and the renault was never an ok experience

178

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 16 November 2012 - 21:24

The Duster is more or less a Dacia and re-badged as a Renault. There might be some modifications and changes, but it is more or less a Dacia and I think made in Romania (might be wrong on that part). Can't say if it is any good, but Dacia isn't exactly renowned for brilliance!

940

Posts

EW GURU

Latest post on 16 November 2012 - 20:46

My car was made in Turkey. The dealership needs to make spare parts much cheaper comparable to corollas, Tiidas........the oil filters were not available at petrol stations, we had to take the car to the dealer for each oil change....service was expensive...yes the car was cheap but all we had was problems

940

Posts

EW GURU

Latest post on 16 November 2012 - 20:46

My car was made in Turkey. The dealership needs to make spare parts much cheaper comparable to corollas, Tiidas........the oil filters were not available at petrol stations, we had to take the car to the dealer for each oil change....service was expensive...yes the car was cheap but all we had was problems

4747

Posts

EW MASTER

Latest post on 16 November 2012 - 14:50

renaults are not made in france, for gulf spec anyways, i think they come from india or something such like, if you just want a runround car to get from a to b then they will be fine, but dont expect a good resale value, people who live here only understand certain makes, even for eg, if you have a mercury which is a ford, because its not a ford they dont like it. someone bought second hand a 4x4 mountaineer which is the same as a ford explorer, but couldnt get it that when he had to leave and resale he had to drop the price to really cheap. you cannot compare any manufacturer to having rally cars, so that means that impreza cars are just as fast as the rally cars. dont think so, if you want to sell it again especially quickly then you have to go with cars that are recognised here, nissan, toyota, ford etc

940

Posts

EW GURU

Latest post on 16 November 2012 - 13:08

My car was badly made . The door covering the petrol tank cap broke after 2 years and I saw a few cars with the same problem. The glove compartment hinges kept breaking, had to change the ac condenser twice at 3000 dhs a piece within 3 years....was glad when I managed to sell it !! The same car in France is very popular and is very well built. The cars doing Paris Dakar are modified and most certainly made with different specs that what we buy in the UAE ....some cheap heap of steel ...just a waste of money ?

940

Posts

EW GURU

Latest post on 16 November 2012 - 12:25

Renault and Nissan have been one company for a few years now.....but this had no effects on spare parts parts...very expensive. French cars are not made for the harsh weather of the gulf. I had a very bad experience with a Renault , now I stick to Japanese cars ( Toyotas )

1618

Posts

EW EXPERT

Latest post on 16 November 2012 - 10:51

Renault has been bought out by Nissan so now parts are cheaper and more common. The Duster has Gulf Specs and Nissan parts as per radio interview when launched. I think it's great value for money but don't have one.

BettysHotpot60680

463

Posts

EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 16 November 2012 - 08:00

forgot about this ;) any more reviews? thanks cddsmum. Has anyone taken theirs off-road? on the website it seems to do really well off-road but how is it in real life. How is the a/c and does it have a/c for the back seats? how do you think the a/c will be in the summer? TIA!

91

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 22 September 2012 - 20:59

Hi, I bought a top of the range one with leather interior.( good value) It is a lovely car to drive not too big and not too small.Good for school runs and getting around. Great service at the Renault service centre,just done first1000km Do a test drive, look at the car.please don't listen to all the negative responses. Make up your own mind.....Good luck in making your choice ;)

940

Posts

EW GURU

Latest post on 22 September 2012 - 17:42

Got a very old (1950 ) Peugeot manual coffee grinder and a month back I received a pepper/salt mill set of the same brand ...excellent quality but will not get the cars

1338

Posts

EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 22 September 2012 - 16:30

Thought this post was about a super duper new fangled duster....... oh well, live and learn (in the same way peugeut make pepper mills)

CAPTAIN AMERICA...

1260

Posts

EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 22 September 2012 - 16:26

Really? They have called a car Duster? Yes and it looks hideous......really crummy.

1338

Posts

EW OLDHAND

Latest post on 22 September 2012 - 16:23

Really? They have called a car Duster?

940

Posts

EW GURU

Latest post on 22 September 2012 - 16:21

Bought a Renault Clio car a few years back..bad idea. Spare parts really expensive ( brake pads twice the price of Camry ) and only available through the dealer. Very poor finishing. Spent 3000 dhs fixing the AC not once but twice!! The cars sold here are not the same quality as the ones we buy in France. Sold it a year back ! Now I will only buy Japanese cars .

524

Posts

EW GURU

Latest post on 22 September 2012 - 14:17

Good value for money! The ones on sale here ARE built with Gulf specs.

775

Posts

EW GURU

Latest post on 22 September 2012 - 13:26

thats what my freind been about Renault car Dont buy cause >>> spare parts only in dealer and expencive //low resale value //not build for Gulf weather .

162

Posts

EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 20 September 2012 - 20:42

Not yet but have seen a few around and done a bit of research - we're planning to get one in Dec, they seem like a really good deal. Like you, I would be interested to hear others' opinions...

Log in to post new content in the forum.

ON EXPATWOMAN TODAY

Scholarship opportunities at the Swiss international Scientific School Dubai (SISD)

Dubai IB School's Class of 2025 Secures Over $10 Million in University Scholarships

Travel influencer academy in Dubai

Dubai Just Launched a Travel Influencer Academy

Central Bank of UAE reveals new official currency symbol for the Emirati dirham

UAE Unveils New Official Dirham Symbol, Inspired By the Country's Flag

Dubai public parking fees to change from April 2025

These Are Dubai's New Public Parking Fees From April 2025

RAK Biggest Weight Loser Challenge 2025 news

Win Cash Prizes Up to AED 300 For Every Kilo Lost With UAE's Weight Loss Challenge

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed announces 3 best UAE government departments

Pictured: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed at a UAE Cabinet meeting.

H.H Sheikh Mohammed Ranks 3 Best & Worst UAE Government Departments

New 10-Year UAE Residency Visa for Dubai Content Creators and Influencers

There's a 10-Year UAE Residency Visa for Dubai Content Creators and Influencers

UAE president announces 2025 will be the 'Year of Community' in the emirates

Confirmed: 2025 Will Be The 'Year of Community' in The UAE

Breakfast with penguins at Ski Dubai Mall of the Emirates

You Can Now Enjoy Breakfast With Penguins in Dubai

How to convert another country's drivers license in Dubai

How to Convert a Non-UAE Driving License in Dubai: A Complete Guide

Registrations open for EYFS curriculum Willow Children's Nursery in Dubai

Where to Choose the Best EYFS Children's Nursery in Dubai Marina

List of confirmed UAE public holidays in 2025

List of UAE Public Holidays in 2025: Announced and Expected Dates

Outdoor cinemas in Dubai for the winter season 2024

The Best Outdoor Cinemas in Dubai to See Open-Air Movies This Winter

Executive Hospitality Programme at South View School in Dubai

Introducing the Executive Hospitality Programme at South View School Dubai

Expat legal consultants in the UAE | Dr. Hassan Elhais

Meet Dr. Hassan Elhais: A Pillar of Legal Expertise for Expats in the UAE

Saray Spa promotions at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

This Luxury Dubai Spa Has Some of the Very Best Breaks To Escape To

A Complete Guide How to Get an Influencer License in Dubai and UAE

How to Get a UAE Influencer License: Step-By-Step Guide & Requirements

UAE Emirati Lawyer Awatif Khouri in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Meet the Emirati Woman Breaking Grounds in UAE Law: Awatif Khouri

Dubai's gravity-driven tunnel to reduce flood risks by 700%

Pictured: Flooded roads from the record-breaking storm that hit Dubai in April 2024.

Dubai Flood Risk to Be Cut Down by 700% With New Tunnel

8 Beauty Treatments in Dubai for busy moms

8 Beauty Treatments in Dubai: Self-Care Recommendations for Busy Moms

Mashreq NEO NXT Account | Why Kids and Teens Need Financial Education

Why Teens Need Real-World Financial Education?

E-scooters are no longer banned on the Dubai Metro stations and trains

RTA Finally Lifts E-Scooter Ban From Dubai Metro

Spa packages at Saray Spa in JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

Step Into the Ultimate Relaxation Bliss With Saray Spa's Pampering Packages

How to book Dubai taxi through WhatsApp

Booking Taxis in Dubai: How to Hail a Taxi Through WhatsApp

Experience Extended Stays and Special Savings at Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort UAE

Soak Up the Summer With the Ultimate UAE Staycation Special

RTA Dubai flying taxi official launch date

Image credit: Joby Aviation.

RTA Finally Confirms Launch Date of Dubai's Flying Taxis

Region's first ever baseball park to open in the UAE

First-Ever Baseball Park in the Middle East Will Be Opening in the UAE

Are "own visa" Domestic Workers legal in the UAE?

Are "Own Visa" and Freelancer Visa Domestic Workers Legal in the UAE?

Where to See Animals in the Wild in the UAE

Where to See Animals in the Wild in the UAE

UAE food delivery scam news

UAE Residents Be Wary of Food Delivery Scams

How to get a car loan in Dubai and UAE

What Are the Requirements For a Car Loan in Dubai?

Dubai pilot launches 4-day work week for government employees

Dubai Announces Pilot Launch of 4-Day Work Week For Employees

Health insurance will be included in UAE tourist visa

Visitors Will Soon Get Health Insurance With Their UAE Tourist Visas