Benefit from limited-time special airfares from Dubai
Are you planning a trip in 2014? Forget about costly vacations – you can book now and benefit from the limited-time special airfares from...
UAE is a top destination for professionals on the move
According to a report published recently, there is a new rising tendency among people who live and work abroad. The study is called “Global...
Increased number of MERS cases in UAE prompts for actions
Instead of leaving MERS virus protection as simply government officials’ concern, the private sector in the UAE should take some actions for informing and...
What to do in Dubai during the 1st weekend of 2014
After the refreshing break on 1st January, we are having another time off – the first weekend of 2014 is coming after all! And...
19th Edition of Carpet and Art Oasis Kicks off Today
The 19th edition of the Carpet and Art Oasis kicks off today, 2nd of January. Organised by Dubai Customs at Dubai Festival City, the...
Dubai Shopping Festival 2014 Kicks off Today
Are you ready for some serious shopping? The New Year in Dubai is bringing one of the largest and most successful shopping events in...
Dubai welcomes 2014 with record fireworks show
The iconic New Year's Eve fireworks display by Emaar Properties, the global property developer, at Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building and Downtown Dubai,...
Dubai Real Estate Trends for 2014
The real estate sector is a defining factor for the economic development and status of a city. Dubai is no exception. Over the past...
New Year’s Eve in Dubai
The New Year is knocking on the door and the one thing everyone’s talking about is the New Year’s Eve parties. In a city...
Dubai’s Department of Economic Development clarifies 2000 activities under trade licenses
DED completes adding descriptions for 2,000 activities permitted under various trade licenses
The Department of Economic Development (DED) has completed the adding descriptions for 2,000...
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...