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Adventures In Dubai - http://webmasterdubai.blogspot
Author: keefieboy, male UK expat, Dubai (from September 2004)
Keefieboy, a “forty-something” web designer has lived in Dubai for the past decade. He posts often humourous updates about news and happenings in Dubai.
An Emirati’s Thoughts - http://aethoughts.blogspot.com
Author: Emirati, male UAE national, Abu Dhabi (from June 2005)
After living abroad for several years, […]
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Dubai can count itself amongst the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
The splendid weather, beaches and unbelievable shopping have been the ingredients for unforgettable holidays for years. But of course Dubai has much more to offer.
These are the 25 highlights for your memorable visit to one of the fastest growing cities in the world;
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When I first found out that I was selected for a job in Dubai I couldn’t get my legs on the ground UNTIL I ended up with thousands of questions and concerns circulating like a bee around your head, which goes something like this “should I carry my furniture there with me or will I […]
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In college, me and my car are as famous as traffic in Dubai.
Although I’m a good driver, there are certain rules I think people should follow, if they want to avoid such popularity.
Therefore, here by I present to you,
“The Hidden Driving Rules in Dubai”
1. Dubai roads’ routes like to change just like the staircases […]
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Living in Dubai is not wonderful and glamorous, as many would have you believe. For once just forget about what you’ve read, seen, and heard; those shiny buildings and manmade islands are all just smoke and mirrors.
There are so many things wrong with this place that I have decided to compile a list, a must […]
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Dubai eGovernment Prepaid Cards an easy way to carry money.
I have got mine, have you?
Here are some guidelines(FAQs) you will find useful to get your DeGPC.
What is the Dubai eGovernment Prepaid Card?
The Dubai eGovernment Prepaid Card is a smart and cost-effective alternative to carrying cash. It is a pre-funded Visa Electron Card that you can […]
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My mother always go about wanting to get here indian maid to Dubai, and one day I thought to get her wish come true, and so it did.Although there are certain things one should know about sponsoring a maid in
Dubai, Firstly, a maid’s visa can be obtained by the head of the family (called sponsor, […]
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Opening a bank account in Dubai is very easy, although requirements vary from bank to bank. Moreover to open a current/checking account, you have to be a resident. However, some banks allow non-UAE residents to open saving accounts. Therefore, here are the documents one will need to open an account in Dubai.
Documents Required:
Passport with residency (original and […]
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When does Ramadan start?
The Islamic calendar works according to cycles of the moon, so Ramadan starts earlier each year and Muslims in different parts of the world start fasting sooner than others. Ramadan is actually the name of the ninth month on the Islamic lunar calendar called Hijri, which means migration in Arabic. It starts […]
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Dubai’s TRAFFIC is as famous as TAJ MAHAL in India, The only difference between these two is, TAJ MAHAL is mind blowing where as
DUBAI’S TRAFFIC is blowing mind, therefore I proudly present to you, “12 tips to make your journey not only bearable but also entertaining, when you are driving on the roads of Dubai”.
1.Car […]
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