Living in Dubai

• Cost of Living in Dubai

  If you are relocating to Dubai for working on a new project, or are on a promotional job offer, and if you are required to actually reside and work in Dubai, it is best to gain some rough estimate about cost of living in Dubai.

• Salary and Employment Benefits in Dubai

  Salaries vary widely in Dubai, depending on your qualifications, and your negotiation skills. Contrary to several other nations, Dubai has no minimum wage rates or standardized salaries. Salary packages are mostly dependent on how well you negotiate.

• Tips For Relocating To Dubai

  Relocating to a new country is more than just making a career move. It can be challenging for the entire family. When planning relocation to Dubai from any destination, here are few things to consider:

• General Laws and Regulations in Dubai UAE

  Just as is the case in other Gulf States, the legal system in Dubai is a mix of Sharia (Islamic Law), Civil and Criminal Laws, implemented by the Federal Judiciary, comprising courts of first instance and Supreme Courts.

• Commercial / Business Laws in Dubai UAE

  UAE commercial law information covering foreign investment law, categories of business organization, competition law, income tax, law on certificate of origin, procedures to set up a limited liability company (LLC) and basic Laws for business activities in Dubai.

• Marriage Laws and Rules in Dubai UAE

  Information about marriages in Dubai such as legal requirements for getting married in Dubai, how to obtain a marriage license,islamic marriages, christian weddings and mixed religion weddings.

• Employment / Labour Contract in Dubai

  The subject of a contract of employment or a labor contract is somewhat confusing and with complex paper work involved. There is so much information that you need to know; but what I will do here is try to put it in a nutshell.

• Driving License in Dubai

  To get a driving license in Dubai, you would need to be a permanent resident of Dubai or have a proof of residency. On top of that you would need to undergo a driving course and get a no objection certificate from your employer.

• Dubai Taxi Fares and Tips

  There are both government-operated and private cab companies in Dubai. The Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC), a subsidiary of Dubai RTA (Roads and Transport Authority), operates cream-coloured taxis. The well-known cab companies in Dubai include Cars Taxi, Metro Taxi and National Taxis. The Dubai RTA is the regulator of taxi services in Dubai.

• Salik Road Toll System in Dubai

  Salik means clear or open in the Arabic Language. It is Dubai's innovative electronically controlled toll collecting system that commenced operations in July 2007. It was designed and introduced with the intention of reducing traffic gridlock along Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai's main road which connects the city’s commerce districts.

• Dubai Metro Fares

  The Dubai Metro is another example to shown Dubai as a fast growing and developing country. By using the latest technology, the driver-less metro network is fully automotive and has made travelling easier than ever.

• Nightlife and Nightclubs in Dubai

  Dubai also has certain regulations regarding nightclubs, such as, all nightclubs will have to close by 3am, and only 21 years and above is considered legal age for drinking. The bars that are allowed to serve alcohol are mostly in hotels, with just a few exceptions. There are large fines levied in case music continues beyond 3am.

• Fuel (Petrol) Price in Dubai

  Dubai also has certain regulations regarding nightclubs, such as, all nightclubs will have to close by 3am, and only 21 years and above is considered legal age for drinking. The bars that are allowed to serve alcohol are mostly in hotels, with just a few exceptions. There are large fines levied in case music continues beyond 3am.

• Speeding and Other Traffic Fines in Dubai

  Motorists who get caught driving above the permitted speed limits on Dubai's roads usually have their vehicles confiscated for one whole week in addition to receiving other traffic penalties and fines.

• Black points on driving license in Dubai

  In order to combat bad driving, the Dubai Police has a black points system in place, along with the fines system. If the number of black points exceeds 24 points, you will be banned from driving any vehicle for a year. Similarly, there are black points for parking fines, speeding, driving recklessly, non-renewal of vehicle registration, and so on.

• Weekend Activities in Dubai

  If you are wondering what there is to do in a popular tourist destination such as Dubai, over the weekend, the answer is - plenty! Here are some popular weekend activities in Dubai. You could choose any interesting activity.

• Rent Cap in Dubai

  Before 2006, the property market in Dubai was quite volatile. Rental costs were constantly changed arbitrarily at the owner's discretion. From 2006, however, the Dubai Government decided to introduce rent caps as a way of stabilizing the property market in the Emirate.

• Christian Churches in Dubai

  List of Christian churches in Dubai - Catholic, Anglican, Jacobite Syrian Orthodox, Baptist, Syro Malabar, Gospel Pentecostal, Marthomite, CSI and Brethren church locations and contact details.

• Average Dubai DEWA Bill and Payment Methods

  DEWA estimates an average of 20,000 kilowatt-hours per person annually, and a gargantuan 130 gallons of water consumption a year. DEWA charges residents for water, electricity, sewerage and housing fee (5% applicable only to tenants), with rent divided into twelve instalments every year.

• Public Libraries in Dubai

  Here is the list of libraries in Dubai, classified on the basis of areas, for the convenience of users.