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New Year's Eve in Dubai: Hotels, apartments with view of fireworks cost over Dh200,000
With less than a month for New Year’s Eve (NYE), the focus is on hotel rooms, apartment and villas with best view for witnessing the world famous fire works of Dubai. For some accommodations, prices have already risen as high as
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Dubai: RTA's taxi-sharing service expands to include Al Maktoum Airport, World Trade Centre
Sharing the taxi ride — an option that allows more than one person to travel in the same cab and share the fare — has been extended at two new stations along the Dubai-Abu Dhabi route, it was announced on Monday by Dubai’s
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Record gold prices in Dubai: Will shoppers prefer 14K jewellery over 22K in UAE?
However despite the costs associated with 14K gold prices in Dubai and UAE, jewellers believe that 22K will still be a more dominant jewellery category among residents and tourists to the country. “The Dubai jewellery customer has
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Sharjah announces fines for vehicles still displaying National Day stickers
Every motorist is obliged to pull the National Day celebration stickers down by Saturday (December 6), Sharjah Police said. Motorists, who
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UAE residents send up to 3 times money to India as rupee plunges
It was well-timed too as the rupee plummeted to its all-time low against the UAE dirham, prompting a rush among Indian residents in that country
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UAE: Over 133 tribes to take part in Union Parade at Sheikh Zayed Festival
The Union Parade in Sheikh Zayed Festival Site, Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, at 4 December is the participation of more than 133 UAE tribes to mark the
Read MoreSome UAE banks still set minimum salary requirement of Dh5,000 for personal loans
The Central Bank of the UAE has lifted the ceiling for personal loans without a minimum salary. “This is a significant gamechanger for the UAE,” according to experts who believe that the move will help them raise finance for
Read MoreWorking during UAE National Day holidays? How compensatory leave system works
As UAE National Day fast approaches, the private sector employees are tracking down to a long four-day weekend - but for those who have to work during the holidays UAE law is clear when it comes to how they will be compensated. As per the
Read MoreFlag that wouldn't fall: The story of sacrifice behind UAE Commemoration Day
Every November 30th, the UAE takes pause for Commemoration Day – a time to remember and honour the nation’s fallen sons who died serving their country. It is such a strong sign of the UAE’s timeless values, courage,
Read MoreNew Year's Eve on Dubai Ferry, abra, water taxi: Timings, special prices announced
Is anyone planning to watch the New Year eve fireworks from the Dubai Ferry this year? The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is offering special deals and premium service of its marine transport modes namely the Dubai Ferry, Abra and Water
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