Dubai Desert Safari

Things to do

During the course of the year, most people change the activities they pursue in their leisure time to suit the weather conditions. Dubai is no different. Despite the soaring temperatures in the height of summer, it is a city that offers plenty of actives both indoor and outdoor. The winter, more like an ideal summer

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Getting Around

The newly-arrived expat’s first experience of transport in Dubai is likely to be a car ride. It may be an airport pick-up by a colleague or friend, or a taxi ride from Dubai International Airport to your hotel or other accommodation, depending on your circumstances. In either case, relax and enjoy; look around and take

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Car in Dubai

How to Lease a Car in Dubai

Leasing is a form of car ownership common in business circles which has a great deal of appeal for newcomers to Dubai, or indeed, any other Emirate of the United Arab Emirates. It is probably more popular amongst North American expats while UK, Australian, New Zealand and other European nationalities resident in the UAE tend

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Weekend Breaks

Dubai is not known as one of the premier holiday destinations in the world without good reason. The government of the UAE has pulled out all the stops to ensure that there is plenty in the way of entertainment for those who visit here as well as residents who live here. If you’ve earned a

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Shopping

In the past, shopping took place in souks such as the vegetable souk or the spice souk. While some of these charming, traditional souks can still be found, perhaps due to the intense heat in the UAE in the summer, Dubai has developed some of the world’s most glamorous and varied shopping malls.  Being tax

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