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Newspapers in Dubai
Due to the large multi-national population, the newspapers in Dubai feature top international stories, apart from large share of local headlines. The local dailies are available in English, Arabic, Russian, Malayalam, and other languages. Several locally published newspapers are priced Dhs.2 each, except Gulf News edition that went up to Dhs.3. Even The Financial...more Types of Visit Visa for Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah
The Visit Visa is applicable to tourists, who intend to spend more than 14 days in the UAE, and those coming for family visits as well as those on long-term business visit. It requires the sponsorship of UAE resident or any company or hotel licensed to operate within the country. A refundable deposit fee...more Landmarks and Destinations in Dubai
Al Bastakiya Being one of the oldest residential areas in Dubai, Al Bastakiya is named after the ‘Bastak’ region of Iran, the origin of several emigrated residents. Located along the Dubai Creek, it includes narrow lanes and wind towers and the Al Fahidi Fort, one of the oldest existing buildings in Dubai. Al Bastakiya...more Salary and Pay Scale 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. For instance, an executive secretary may be paid more than a product sales representative within the same...more Public Holidays in Dubai UAE
Given here is the list of Dubai Public holidays 2011. Private companies will also be closed on these days. The Islamic festivals are based on Islamic calendar, determined by various moon phase sighting. The dates of the holidays change every year. The Dubai Staturary Government Holidays 2011 calendar is only based on estimates. The...more List of Major Banks Dubai
Listed below are authorised banking institutions which are located in Dubai. Click the Bank name to see the detailed list of branches and ATM locations. ABN-AMRO Bank NV Po Box 2567, Khaleed Bin Waleed Street Telephone: 04 351 2200 Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Ltd. Al Reqqa Street, Dubai Telephone: 04 2958888 Al Ahli Bank...more 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. Dubai currently holds the 89th position overall based on...more Things to do in Dubai
Camel racing A trip to the camel races arranged during the winter months could prove very memorable for visitors to Dubai. The race tracks located on the fringe of the city, hosts races that are exciting, apart from offering a village fair atmosphere around the track with vendors selling rugs, beads, blankets and several...more Omega Dubai Desert Classic 2012
The Omega Dubai Desert Classic is an annual event held at the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course, attracting leading names in sport of golf. For instance, Tiger Woods, has featured the event at least six times over the past ten years, and has been the winner twice. The prestigious event began in 1989, and...more Dubai Jazz Festival
The Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival will be celebrating its 10th year of its spectacular live entertainment in February 2012 at the Dubai Festival City. The festival will offer a relaxing ambience and comfortable seating, alongside specially created Food and Beverage Zone by InterContinental Hotel at the Dubai Festival City. Dubai Festival City will...more 
