Tag Archive for 'dubai-expats'
Change in Expat Family Visa Requirement – Minimum Salary Raised
15 Comments Published by dubaigirl July 2nd, 2009 in Living, News.According to Gulf News, expats who wish to bring their families here will now be required to earn minimum AED 10,000 and also rent an independent accomodation:
Major General Nasser Al Awadi Al Menhali, director general of the Naturalisation and Residency Department (NRD), said the decision was made after a study by the Ministry of Interior [...]
Expats worried about Job Security
0 Comments Published by dubaigirl January 19th, 2009 in Living, Moving, News, Work.Another company Istithmar World has laid off 10 percent of its workforce, adding to the growing list of companies in Dubai firing their staff as a result of the global credit crunch.
It is but obvious the impact these recent job losses as well as the general state of the economy will have on an ordinary expat’s psyche. A new research by YouGovSiraj shows that [...]
Must-read Guide to the Dubai Shopping Festival 2009
0 Comments Published by dubaigirl January 6th, 2009 in Living, Moving, News, Tourism.There’s good news for all the UAE expats and tourists who have been eagerly waiting for the best shopping festival in the region, DSF 2009(Dubai Shopping Festival 2009) is just around the corner. It has been a big hit from its very first launch in early 1996, getting bigger and better every year. This year, the 14th edition of the Dubai Shopping [...]
Dubai to create world’s first refrigerated beach!
0 Comments Published by dubaigirl January 4th, 2009 in Living, News, Tourism, Wacky.Dubai has done it again. A new project by design house Palazzo Versace in Dubai has made headlines around the world. The AED 3 billion luxury resort to be built in Culture Village will have the world’s first climate-controlled beach for the hot summer days when temperatures easily go over 40C.
Dubai New Year Celebrations Cancelled
0 Comments Published by dubaigirl December 31st, 2008 in Living, News, People, Tourism.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 final [...]
Dubai Shopping Alert – New Mall opens in Dubai Marina
1 Comment Published by dubaigirl December 29th, 2008 in Living, Moving, News, People, Tourism.There has been a new addition to the ever-growing list of shopping malls in Dubai, another one has just opened its doors in Dubai Marina. The Dubai Marina Mall boasts of a total of 160 stores, including a supermarket (the second Waitrose in Dubai), a six-screen cineplex, and a seven-storey Gourmet Tower. Only a part [...]
Important – The New Emirates ID card Enrollment Schedule 2009
1 Comment Published by dubaigirl December 29th, 2008 in Living, Moving, News, People, Work.The Emirates Identity Authority has announced the following schedule for the ID card registration of the expatriates in the UAE. They have been divided into four different categories based on profession/industry; each with its own time frame for registration.
Residents and Professionals working for the Government and the Private Sector have been given a deadline of [...]
Effects of the UAE National ID Card in 2010
3 Comments Published by Dubai Expat December 14th, 2008 in Living, People, Wacky.A funny piece sent to us by a reader via email…
What to expect when you receive your UAE ID Card in year 2010:
Operator :’Thank you for calling Pizza Hut . May I have your…’
Customer: ‘Helloo, can I order..’
Operator : ‘Can I have your multi UAE identity card number first, Sir?’
Customer: ‘It’s eh…, hold……….on……889861356102049998-45-54610′
Operator : ‘OK… [...]
Video Documentary: the USA Debt crisis and perils of the Monetary System
0 Comments Published by Dubai Expat December 11th, 2008 in Education, Living, News, People, Work.A fascinating look into the state of the US economy and huge economic deficits. This is a 30 minute compressed version of a full-length documentary – IOUSA
Official website: http://www.iousathemovie.com
Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/IOUSAtheMovie
Some argue that the debt situation is merely a result of the Monetary system employed by the USA…i.e. It is based on a fractional reserve [...]
Dubai Competitions – Westin Hotel to give away weekly prize on Facebook
2 Comments Published by Dubai Expat December 3rd, 2008 in Living, News, People, Tourism, Wacky.The Westin Dubai Hotel has just launched a weekly competition to promote the upcoming Dubai Marathon…on Facebook! You can become a fan of the page and participate to win prizes. Here’s some official info from the hotel:
About The Westin Dubai + Dubai Marathon Competition: The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, home of the Standard [...]


