The Dubai Expat Diaries

Recent news have been dominated by the shutting down of the European airspace for days, which has happened for the first time in history, crippling the airline industry and leaving millions of travelers stranded around the globe. There are several stories of Dubai expatriates among others unable to return home, businesses suffering huge losses due [...]

There are lots of very good deals out there this DSF 2009, from clothing and accessories to mobile phones and home appliances.  If you are looking to replace an old refrigerator or washing machine with a new one, you can check out the offer available with LG. This DSF, they will take back these old [...]

Sheikh Mohammed has ordered the cancellation of all New Year celebrations in Dubai as an act of solidarity with the Palestinian people. There has been a lot of confusion over which or if any of the planned events will go ahead. If you have purchased tickets or made bookings, you may have to check with the venue for their [...]

The Westin Hotel on Jumeirah Beach will be the new home to the world’s richest marathon. The Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2009 will begin and end at the hotel. Check out the Facebook Page created for the Marathon, where runners and supporters alike can meet, become fans, share information and their training & running experiences: [...]

So just what ARE the new Visa rules and regulations being touted in the press and on the streets? Word has it that there will be 16 different Visa categories that tourists, business people and others of the travelling ilk need to consider and apply for. The main aim of the new regulations is to [...]