Author: Victoria Dickinson

Overview of UAE Golden Visa UAE Golden Visa is one of the popular residency options for now that can provide long-stay without having to frequently renew it. It was formerly offered only to persons who had a considerable influence or who employed a rare kind of knowledge; the visa is now available to countless individuals. Key Features of the Golden Visa The Golden Visa offers the functional residency for five to ten years and grants the right and possibility to work, study and live in the UAE without a local sponsor. It also makes it possible for 100% business control…

The Indian Independence Day is just a few weeks away and there are several entertaining ways to participate in the holiday in Dubai. If you are an expatriate Indian or just an aficionado of spicy Indian meals, these five dining offers are the best chance to gulp up a festive meal. Here are our recommendations, from traditional thalis to innovative set menus that won’t disappoint amid the India’s Independence Day celebrations. 1. Zafran Indian Kitchen Here is Zafran Indian Kitchen’s appealing medium-investment weekday meal for two for a date night. Customers are able to have a host of Indian dishes…

Recently, the Dubai RTA has proposed the establishment of new Salik tolls located on the major roads of the city, which are to be opened in November 2024. They are to be constructed at the Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road and Al Safa South on Sheikh Zayed Road to better manage traffic and avoid areas with much traffic congestion. Users of Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road and the Al Safa South toll gate between Al Meydan and Umm Al Sheif Streets on Sheikh Zayed Road connecting to Business Bay will be charged the standard toll fee…

The expansion of Emirates’s retrofitted Boeing 777 to a number of destinations such that passengers booked for Zurich and Riyadh from October 1, 2024 will receive a boost in their travel experience. This is part of the airline’s expansion to provide its much acclaimed Premium Economy and newly reconstructed Business Class on even more routes. The new contemporary Boeing 777 is soon set to become a part of Emirates’ fleet with the planned change of our fleet by October 1 st 2024, flying our enhanced Ek 85 and Ek 86 flights to Zurich. Riyadh will thus also witness the introduction…

Prepare yourselves for a engaging week full of activity to do’s all around Dubai. This is the kind of setup that can take you through incredible art installations or the wildest outdoor adventures, fantastic food and dining experiences, and anything in between. Below are 12 amazing things to do in Dubai this week; 1. Paint in the Dark To nag champa buff, chalk up some fun at Neon Brush that is a glow in the dark painting session with fluoro paints and funky tunes. The originality of this design ensures it is available for only two days, so book yourself…

For the third time in a raw, EIU has ranked both Abu Dhabi and Dubai as the most liveable cities in MENA region and in Africa by the year 2024. The analysed case shows that both cities recorded considerable increases in the key sectors like healthcare and education thereby strengthening their roles as the regional powerhouses. Thus, Abu Dhabi ranked on the first place and Dubai the second. This achievement reaffirms the cities’ ongoing progress in expanding the practice of building up better infrastructure and offering quality services that are directly linked to high liveability results. Besides being ranked on…

There you are, if you are a UAE or Dubai resident, the Emirates Skywards frequent flyer membership is something you are conversant with. Majority of the members are in the blue or silver category and the privileged members use the gold or platinum category which was added in 2013. However, there’s an elite tier above platinum that few know about: Invitation only or simply, iO, The Fly Emirates brand adopted the fly Emirates iO, which was an abbreviation of Invitation Only. How to get admission? This very prestigious level cannot be obtained through the accumulation of the airline points. It…

Who does not love new-mom content especially if such content is from a royal family? H. H. Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum recently posted a picture of her baby daughter, Mahra Jr. , on the Instagram stories section of her account and the picture is already a hit. Monsieur captured the scene in one of the most adorable shots: the little princess is wearing Minnie Mouse pajamas. Using a white heart emoji, she masks her face and on it, there is writing that reads ‘Mahra’ which keeps things a little private. However, the following limited view only…

According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Abu Dhabi has witnessed a spectacular increase in the signed/document residential rental contracts during January-June 2024. The increase has been noted that the contract was 49,135 resulting in the contract registration in Statistics Centre—Abu Dhabi up to 102 percent than the 24,324 contracts in the similar period of 2023. Owing to this growth rate the city of Abu Dhabi recorded the highest number of 43, 985 registrations categorized under this segment registering a record 104. 9 percent increase to the 21, 465 contracts recorded for the first half of 2023. The same was…

The best museums located in Dubai are thus diverse in their propositions regarding the history, cultural past and future of the place. Art and history lovers, Dubai has got you covered; from cultural historical exhibitions to the modern-day art gallery, and even the latest interactive technology fun. Historic Museums Al Shindagha Museum: Sited in Dubai Creek, this museum provides a tour on the development of Dubai through the use of multimedia. Adjacent to it, the Perfume House illustrates local history of the use of fragrances by the Emirati people. Etihad Museum: This museum is located in the site where the…