The economic boom of Dubai made this once sleepy state interesting for a lot of people, including migrant workers.Decades ago, we know nothing about Dubai, but now, it’s a magnet for tourists and OFWs for a lot of reasons. Almost everything in Dubai is different from ours. We know something about the Arab culture, but […]
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Passport Renewal Application Tips For Filipinos in Dubai
Need to renew your Philippine Passport while you are in Dubai? Well, this article is written for you. If your passport is about to expire soon and you want to renew it or upgrade it to an ePassport, this guide will help you to be familiar with the entire process. First and foremost, it is […]
How To Check Your Passport Application Status While In Dubai
Philippine passport holders who have applied for a renewal by visiting the Consulate in Al Qusais will be delighted to know that it is possible to use tools found on the internet to check your passport application status. In most cases, passport renewals take somewhere from 6 to 8 weeks before you can receive a […]
2016 Salaries for UAE Accounting and Finance Professionals
Compared with other countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council, United Arab Emirates has performed better when it comes to addressing the oil price decline. So far, the federal government has successfully maintained most of its fiscal policies and large-scale project deliveries. For this reason, businesses remain confident about the region’s potentials and this attitude has […]
National Geographic Features The Making of Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall is known as the world’s largest shopping complex. Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, this super mall offers guests with an overwhelming amount of activities and shops to choose from. Whether you are looking for food, entertainment, shopping, and recreation, you can be sure you’ll find it all in this gigantic structure. […]
Filipinos In UAE Advised To Avoid Job Hunting While Using Tourist Visas
Here’s a warning for Filipinos hoping to find a job in the United Arab Emirates while using a tourist visa. Delmer Cruz, Philippine labor attaché, recently spoke against the practice saying it is illegal and will surely lead to trouble. In the past, some Filipinos are sponsoring friends or relatives to come over as tourists […]
2016 List of Public Holidays in Dubai
Plan your 2016, this post will give you the list of public holidays in Dubai for 2016. The government of Abu Dhabi released the official holidays 2016, well in that case you may plan your vacations as early of this year to avoid any rush booking in any airports and terminal. Meanwhile kindly see down […]
UAE Announces That Emirates ID Can Soon Be Used As Health Insurance Card
According to a recent news report posted by Emirates 24/7 on their website, residents in the United Arab Emirates will soon be able to enjoy easier access to insurance benefits by using their Emirates ID cards. Yes, officials in the country will be implementing new policy changes in the near future. This means more residents […]
Dubai Alcohol License Should Obtain Before Go To Party
Before you go for some holiday partying, Dubai encourages that you acquire a booze license first. For you to avoid any trouble you must have Dubai alcohol license before you hang out with your friends. This is the advice of Damon Tudor, general manager of African + Eastern, UAE’s biggest alcohol distributor. According to him, […]
6 Recommended Restaurants For Homesick OFWs in Dubai
Aside from family members and friends, one of the top things that OFWs miss the most while they’re working outside the country is this – Pinoy food. Whether you are a longtime OFW or a new one, you will surely long for your favorite delicacies from the Philippines. Fortunately, there are more than a few […]