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Dubai, as a tourist destination and place to live, is world renowned for many reasons: its high standard of living, an extravagant lifestyle punctuated by incredible architecture, a plethora of entertainment options for individuals and families, its wonderful, warm climate year... Continue Reading

Short answer – you can’t – not the ones that really count anyway. Save yourself time, trouble, and a lot of extra expense by having certain key documents attested before you arrive in Dubai (or any other part of the United Arab Emirates) to begin a contracted period... Continue Reading

The most flamboyant of the seven emirates, Dubai has emerged from a simple fishing port surrounded by desert to one of the most sought-after destinations in the world. Boasting a daring skyline punctuated by ambitious architectural developments, the Dubai real-estate market is... Continue Reading

Voted one of the busiest airports in the world, The Dubai International Airport is Dubai’s gateway to the rest of the world, operating over 8000 weekly flights, in conjunction with 140 airlines, to over 270 destinations across the globe. Much more than just an international... Continue Reading

Although Dubai has one of the harshest climates, with over 50 degrees of heat and between 90-100% humidity during the summer months, there are plenty of lush green havens to escape to. From inner city escapes to sprawling parks and beache, the Government of Dubai has made a... Continue Reading

Dubai is a melting pot of cultures, with as many as 200 nationalities living in the emirate. It is, therefore, not surprising that the region is peppered with a variety of restaurants and dining establishments, ranging from mom-and-pop eateries to exclusive five-star dining... Continue Reading

What is Ramadan? The UAE is an Islamic country, and the Islamic religion pervades all aspects of life, from social life to business etiquette and behavior. This is most particularly apparent during the holy month of Ramadan, which falls in the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar... Continue Reading

Dubai is one of seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is indeed the region’s most prosperous and rapidly expanding economy, propelled by a favorable business environment and shrewd investment decisions, establishing it firmly as the financial, economic, and... Continue Reading

When the two words “brunch” and “Dubai” appear together in the same sentence, it’s pretty much a guarantee that what is really under discussion is Friday Brunch – a bit of an expatriate institution in the United Arab Emirates. Now, all the eating establishments (especially... Continue Reading

So you’ve moved to Dubai, you have a great job – well, a great paying job at least – and now you want to enjoy the fast-lane life that Dubai has to offer. …Or maybe you don’t want the high-roller lifestyle, but something more “normal,” even though you’re thousands of... Continue Reading