UAE Public Holidays in 2014
The non-working public holidays in UAE for 2014 will most probably be 13, while employees in the private sector will get only 10 days...
1st Day of 2014 – Public Holiday
In the beginning of 2014, the private and the public sector in the UAE will enjoy the same New Year's public holiday.
Wednesday, 1st January...
Doing business in Dubai gets easier: Business licenses online
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has further expanded its e-services by enabling customers to get their licenses issued online. The new...
1500 medical tourists seek treatment through Dubai every day
Emirates Airlines is said to fly in 1,500 medical tourists daily to Dubai airport before they take onward flights to destinations such as India,...
Renting a home in Dubai may be expensive and complicated
People who want to rent homes in Dubai will now have to provide a statement of income from their employer to landlords before leasing...
Dubai – More Expensive Than You Think
It is a well-known fact that living in Dubai is expensive, much more expensive than anywhere else in the Middle East.
This year’s Cost of...
A New Decree on Rent Increases in Dubai Overrides the 5%...
A new decree, No. 43 of 2013, concerning the percentages of maximum property rent increase that are allowed upon the renewal of tenancy contracts...
Dubai Financial Market gains nearly 100% in 2013
Dubai has a new record to brag about! The city's stock market doubled in value this year.
The Dubai Financial Market Index hit a fresh...
New case of MERS reported in Dubai
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) announced that it has diagnosed a new case of novel Corona virus (MERS-CoV) in the emirate.
DHA said the 68-year old...
Dubai Government Staff Salaries Increase up to 100%
The Dubai Government announced that it will increase the salaries of some public sector employees. According to the statement released by the Dubai Government...
Great Events in Dubai This Weekend
The weekend is approaching and with it come fantastic events and new things to try this weekend in Dubai. Many people will want to...
Exciting Events in Dubai This Weekend
The weekend is almost here and if you haven’t planned anything special, don’t worry, there’s still much to do in Dubai. Do you know...
A Look into Dubai Word Expo 2020 Masterplan
After a long battle and fierce competition, on November 27 Dubai was chosen to host of the World Expo 2020. The event, which is...
Dubai’s Real Estate Market Current State is Confusing
Despite Dubai's position as a center of a region undergoing massive change, the successful World Expo 2020 bid has raised concerns that cost of...
In Pictures: 600-meter Long German Christmas Bread in Dubai
A 600-meter long German Christmas bread was on sale yesterday at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Although the price was quite steep,...
Short-term rentals in Dubai to be regulated with a new set...
A new Decree concerning the regulation of the holiday homes, or also known as short-term rentals, was issued in Dubai.
The Best Events in Dubai This Weekend
Do you have special plans for the weekend? There is so much to do and see in a city like Dubai, so oversleeping and...
Fierce competition at the first online auction organized by eMart
Many consider Dubai to have set new standards in real estate operations