Living in Dubai

22/10/2019

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The Mail Delivery And Postal System Of Dubai Explained Simply

How on earth do those poor Dubai mailmen deliver the mail in that fifty-degree summer heat? Simple answer – they don’t. More accurate answer: they do if you pay for it, and they deal with the heat exactly the same way you do. Forget about a uniformed mailman trudging from house to house with a l...

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Where To Start When Buying A House In Dubai

A quick glance at the Property for Sale section of the classified ads in the popular Dubai website Dubizzle.com shows that at time of writing, there were about 74,000 individual villas and apartments for sale in Dubai Emirate alone. Plenty of choice, then, but what steps does a potential buyer in th...

22/10/2019

Dubai vs Qatar

Qatar, just a 45 minute flight from Dubai International Airport, is rapidly emerging as a serious competitor for tourist visits and as a place which working expats increasingly choose as an alternative to the irresistible magnet of Dubai. What are the differences? For a start, Qatar is an independen...

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Q: If you were to give someone special a tour of Dubai, where would you take them?

21/10/2019

How to Find Someone to Help Clean your Home in Dubai?

There are several options when it comes to getting a cleaner in Dubai, or any other of the Emirates of the UAE. Live-in Help It is possible to have a live-in helper, commonly called a maid in this part of the world. There have been some well publicized instances of mistreatment here as in other coun...

21/10/2019

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Shanghai vs. Dubai

While Dubai is definitely the most popular emirate for expats in the UAE, Shanghai has always had an allure for foreigners and is the most westernized of the Chinese cities. Exotic and ancient, but offering modern technology and amenities, it is the perfect destination for expats who long for a tast...

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5 Best Bollywood Dance Classes in Dubai

Bollywood dance unites Hindi-inspired choreography, music, and costumes with modern dance moves in a flamboyant performance. From the music to the moves, Bollywood dance is unmistakable and gaining in popularity. Dance lessons will generally focus on developing a choreographed routine to music made....

21/10/2019

Top 7 Best Book Clubs in Dubai

Participating in a book club is a great way to discuss ideas and gain new perspectives on literary works. In Dubai, you can be surrounded by people from different nationalities, but not really be aware of their worldview or perspective on life. Joining book club discussions can certainly help with b...

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We love being based in the Dubai because there is so much to see and do! What's the best attraction in your area?

20/10/2019

Medical Insurance for Expats

Minimum Coverage You have two options for medical insurance in Dubai: a government issued health card or a private insurance health card. You can choose to carry both, but at the minimum you need the government-issued Dubai Health Authority (DHA) card. If your employer has provided health insurance,...

20/10/2019

Dubai vs. Tehran in 10 Minutes

Introduction Although geographically close (a flight from Dubai to Tehran takes 2 hours), the two cities are very different in terms of history, culture, and lifestyle opportunities. Dubai is the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, and it hosts a population of around 2.5 million. Tehran is the...

20/10/2019

15 Positives About Living In Dubai

For most expatriates, living in Dubai is a very positive experience. Cynics might say that Dubai is just about money – and there’s more than a grain of truth in that – but there are other positives as well. Here are fifteen reasons to love living in Dubai. Money Let’s get this one out of the...

20/10/2019

Dubai International Academy: Everything Expat Families Need to Know

Dubai International Academy (DIA), located on Dubai’s First Al Khail Street, in the well-heeled Emirates Hills district, is a good example of the blossoming private education sector in Dubai. This growth, exemplified by the number of new schools, has accompanied the “Dubai miracle,” which has ...

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Q: What's the hands down best restaurant in Dubai?

19/10/2019

Dubai Desert Safari: The Truth in 10 Minutes

A wild four wheel drive ride through red sand dunes, a Bedouin encampment in the desert, camel rides, belly dancing, feasting under a starry desert sky, hunting falcons, henna decoration on the hands and feet… all true? Well yes, that’s pretty much what you get when you sign up for a Dubai Deser...

19/10/2019

13 Benefits of Living in Dubai

No, I’m not going to talk about higher salaries or increased disposable cash… Those might be advantages or reasons to shift to Dubai, but I’m going to try and be a bit more philosophical here. I’ll see if I can list thirteen separate gifts – good things given or done by Dubai, to you the e...

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The meaning of life is to give life meaning.
--Ken Hudgins

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Life in Dubai vs. Mumbai

Mumbai is undoubtedly India’s most cosmopolitan city, with a burgeoning population and vibrant cultural life. Over the past decade, Mumbai has transformed into a major international metropolis with a flurry of multinational companies and booming industries, breaking into the international business...

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7 Fun Facts about Dubai Weather

Temperatures of 50°C; sandstorms; people in coats and puffy jackets, complaining about the cold? Yes, and the common factor is the weather in Dubai and the other Emirates of the United Arab Emirates. How can such contrasts be possible in a place that is, in most peoples’ minds, a balmy, warm, whi...

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