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08 Feb 2016
| Laws
Easiest way to obtain Emirates ID, visa and driving license in Dubai

When an expat first arrives in Dubai, there are three main concerns going through their minds:...


30 Jan 2016
How much of your salary are you really spending on housing?

We’ve all heard about the 30% rule. For those who don’t know what it is,...


12 Jan 2016
Living alone: studio vs one bedroom in Dubai

Moving alone to a city like Dubai can be intimidating, especially with all the decision...


04 Jan 2016
The Cost of Building, Maintaining, and Cooling a Pool in Dubai

Who resists having a swimming pool at home to enjoy their time? None actually. If...


28 Dec 2015
How to set up DEWA and internet in your new home

It is better to apply for your DEWA and landline the moment you receive your...


27 Dec 2015
| Laws
Swapping and subleasing: yes or no?

What is home swapping?Home swapping is exchanging one rented residential unit with another without officially...


10 Nov 2015
Pros & Cons: living in Dubai’s affordable communities

As part of our new series of articles titled ‘Pros & Cons’, we will be...


03 Nov 2015
| Laws
Pros&Cons: Freezone Vs. Freehold Property in Dubai

Freehold and free zone are terms you have probably been hearing quite often, especially when people...


01 Nov 2015
Your Ultimate Guide for Receiving Security Deposit Back From Landlord

Are you moving out from a rented apartment in UAE? then you must know your...


28 Oct 2015
The Dubai Metro rent map: The cost of renting a 1BR near a Metro station

We’ve put together a full rent map of Dubai showing the average yearly cost for...