Indian expat Rajan Lall hits the $1 million Dubai Duty Free jackpot at 79 / Image: @DubaiDutyFree For UAE-based businessman and Bollywood producer Rajan Lall, the number 79 will forever be synonymous with luck. Just six days after celebrating his 79th birthday on February 8, Lall received a life-changing phone call. He was announced as […]
DMW Digital Reforms: Faster Services for OFWs in UAE and Globally The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines has unveiled a sweeping set of digital reforms aimed at speeding up services for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), including those in key destinations like the United Arab Emirates, as part of a broader effort to […]
Dubai Traffic Congestion Solutions: AI, Infrastructure and Future Mobility Plans Dubai, one of the fastest-growing urban centres in the world, is taking ambitious and multi-layered steps to tackle chronic traffic congestion and future mobility challenges as the city’s population and vehicle numbers rise. Recently, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) rolled out a set of […]
Dubai’s new property resale rule 2026: What UAE residents and expats should know before participating Long known for its dynamism, transparency and global investor appeal, Dubai’s property market has taken another step toward modernisation and liquidity with the rollout of a new resale rule aimed at activating the secondary property market. This rule, part of […]
Dubai Global Village announced Ramadan 2026 night timings, majlis gatherings, live shows, dining and shopping/Image: X As Ramadan approaches, Global Village has confirmed its operating hours and programme for the Holy Month, setting the stage for evenings centred on culture, food and togetherness. Now in its 30th season, the destination will operate daily from 5pm, […]
UAE Visa Overstay Fines: What You Need to Know to Avoid Daily Penalties As millions of travellers and expatriates continue to live, work and visit the UAE, authorities have standardised visa overstay penalties and streamlined payment options, making compliance clearer but also more urgent than ever. Under the latest immigration framework, overstaying your visa in […]
Dubai’s Literary Crowd Was Spellbound as Shashi Tharoor Talked Words, Wit and Wisdom at Emirates Literature Festival 2026 Dubai’s vibrant literary scene was abuzz recently as Shashi Tharoor, Indian politician, author and former diplomat, delivered a memorable session at the Emirates Literature Festival, one of the Middle East’s premier cultural events celebrating books, ideas and […]
UAE School Admissions 2026-27: New Age Cut-Off Policy Explained for Dubai Parents Dubai parents are facing a major shift in early school admissions for the 2026–27 academic year after the UAE introduced a revised age cut-off policy that affects entry into Foundation Stage 1 (FS1), Foundation Stage 2 (FS2/KG1) and beyond. This update has stirred […]
Dubai Off-Plan Property Guide: Your Step-by-Step Investment Strategy Buying an off-plan property in Dubai, a home or investment purchased before it is built, continues to be one of the most popular and strategic ways to enter the emirate’s thriving real estate market. With flexible payment plans and the potential for price appreciation, off-plan units appeal […]
From Jumeirah to Hatta: Dubai Is Quietly Reinventing Its Beaches Dubai’s iconic coastline is undergoing one of its most ambitious transformations in years, with major beach development projects already underway and more planned through the Blue and Green Spaces 2030 Roadmap unveiled at the World Governments Summit 2026. These changes are set to reshape how […]
