Sometimes it’s necessary to travel to and from Dubai, and if the bus is too slow and the car is in the garage you’ll probably have to take a taxi. The following figures are based on practical...
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Despite the ponderous heat and whimsical driving, for many newcomers to Abu Dhabi the hardest adjustment to make is the separation from a beloved pet. Though importing pets once involved lengthy...
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Brand Abu Dhabi reaches further than you might think – a hot buy for London’s fashionistas is the Abu Dhabi, a gladiator-style sandal from the High Street footwear chain Office. Here’s the...
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While job opportunities in the UAE often make it worth your while to suffer the hardship of separation from your family, you’re more likely to stay longer if you’re not living with the misery of...
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Being an expat is good for you, or at least for your creativity. According to a paper in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, as reported recently in The Economist, a bunch of students...
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Looking for some help around the house? Here are a few ways to go about finding a maid or nanny without breaking the law. Hire through a service This is convenient because you don’t have to...
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Not all of the seven Emirates that build up the UAE have the same flag today, but that wasn’t always the case – red has historically been used for all of the emirates’ flags to mark ports,...
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By far the easiest way to get a UAE driving license is simply to replace a valid driving license from one of 24 approved countries including the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada, South...
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Many of the street cats to be found in downtown Abu Dhabi are (probably) purebred – members of a breed called the Arabian Mau, which was recognised by the World Cat Federation only in 2008 largely...
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Why bother with your own private post office box? Convenience PO box facilities are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can check your mail when you want Location You can rent a...
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