Weekend desert trip? Sharjah cracks down on Mleiha National Park without permit, issues hefty fines

[ad_1] Mleiha National Park Sharjah: New Strict Rules, Fines for Unauthorised Entry and Off-Roading Sharjah authorities have issued a stern warning to visitors and off-roaders about unauthorised entry into Mleiha National Park that will no longer be tolerated and severe fines and legal action being enforced to protect one of the Emirate’s most treasured natural […]

Can NRIs in UAE buy property on behalf of a friend in India? Legal ways to do so

[ad_1] NRI Property Deposits UAE India: FEMA Violations and Legal Risks Explained A curious dilemma facing many non-resident Indians (NRIs) in the UAE and India has recently surfaced in a legal advice column: Can an NRI pay the deposit on behalf of a friend in India who is buying property in the UAE? According to […]

Can Dubai tenants let family stay? What law allows for relatives; what can cause legal trouble

[ad_1] Dubai Rental Laws: Can You Host Family in Your Rented Apartment? With more people living and working in Dubai than ever, questions about rental arrangements are becoming increasingly common, especially when tenants want relatives or extended family members to stay with them in their rented homes. If you are wondering whether a tenant can […]

Summer 2026 travel crunch: UAE residents race for Schengen visas

[ad_1] UAE Residents Rush to Plan Summer 2026 Holidays as Schengen Visa Delays and Travel Costs Bite As summer 2026 approaches, UAE travellers are no longer waiting until spring to organise getaways to Europe, the UK or other popular destinations. According to travel agents in Dubai, enquiries and bookings for July and August departures have […]

Dubai gold prices hit record high, surge Dh50 per gram in 2026: Should you buy now or wait?

[ad_1] Dubai Gold Prices Surge Dh50 Per Gram in 2026: Here’s What’s Driving the Rally Gold continues its striking run in early 2026 and on January 20 in the UAE, prices hit fresh highs, reflecting an intensifying global rally in precious metals influenced by geopolitical uncertainty, safe-haven demand and market sentiment. Local retail rates in […]

Explained: Why is UAE reviewing medicine prices? What can lower drug bills in Emirates?

[ad_1] UAE Medicine Prices Under Review: Addressing Cost Gaps and Affordability Medicine pricing has become a flashpoint in the United Arab Emirates as lawmakers and health officials wrestle with a persistent cost gap that leaves consumers paying more than expected for essential drugs. In early 2026, the Federal National Council (FNC) pushed for a thorough […]

Dubai ahead of Ramadan 2026: What’s changing for parking, Salik, schools, work life

[ad_1] Ramadan 2026 in Dubai: How Will Salik, Parking, School and Work Hours Change Your Life? As Ramadan 2026 approaches, with the holy month expected to begin around February 18, 2026, residents and visitors in Dubai and across the UAE are preparing for not just spiritual observance but a series of practical changes to daily […]

Over 1 lakh items forgotten in Dubai taxis: You won’t believe what people left behind; tips to get it back

[ad_1] Dubai Riders Forget Over 104,000 Items in Taxis in 2025: From Cash to Passports Dubai’s famous taxis are not just fast and reliable, they are also a magnet for forgotten belongings. According to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), passengers left behind a staggering 104,162 items in taxis across the Emirate during 2025, prompting […]

Emirates’ first direct Dubai-Helsinki flights: Fly from UAE’s desert heat to Finland’s northern lights, sauna culture, snowy escapes

[ad_1] Dubai to Finland Just Got Direct: Emirates Launches First-Ever Non-Stop Flights to Helsinki Emirates has announced a major expansion of its global network with the launch of daily, year-round direct flights between Dubai and Helsinki, Finland, starting 1 October 2026, a first of its kind for air travel between the United Arab Emirates and […]

World’s Best Cruise Destination 2025 has been crowned and it’s not Caribbean or Europe

[ad_1] From Desert Capital to Cruise King: How This City Claimed the World’s Top Cruise Title The World Cruise Awards, one of the most respected accolades in global cruise tourism, has officially crowned Abu Dhabi with the prestigious title of World’s Best Cruise Destination for 2025 and the win for the Emirate’s city is in […]