(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2009 will take place from January 15 to February 15, while Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) will be held from June 11 to August 14, said an organiser of Dubai's two main crowd pulling events.
Dubai is probably one of the cities with the most ongoing construction sites in the world.Everywhere you see skyscrabers growing into the air and you see plans and models posted to attract new investors.
Every time we've needed to change money we've found Al Musabbeh offers the best rate.It's located near the creek in Bur Dubai. From the abra station, walk a few metres back to the main entrance to the souk. About 100 metres into the souk, on the right, you'll find the small shop. There are several other exchange shops in the same lane, so you can check the rate in a few so that you can choose the one offering the best rate for your currency.Just be careful with the notes when you shop - the fifty dirham notes are easily mistaken for five dirham. People are usually honest and will point out your mistake, but just check before you hand them over.
Golf in the Dubai is unique. Where else can you play a desert course where you play on 'browns' not greens? Or play at nighttime under floodlights to avoid the soaring daytime temperatures? The whole experience can seem highly surreal given you can play in the desert, sustained only through a miracle and a small fortune that waters the course.With exotic trees and shrubs flanking the fairways alongside panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf, wooden gazebos. You will find yourself in the company of peacocks, guinea fowl and partridges which freely roam many of the courses, it can seem like a fantasy land.So good are the courses that Dubai hosts two PGA Championship Tournaments. Gone are the day when playing these fine courses was invitation only. Now all are welcome.As one of the 7 UAE's, Dubai has the highest profile and for good reason. A great tourist infrastructure, and easy entry means...
Emirates announced the December 3rd 2007, launch of its new Boeing 777-200LR non-stop service between Houston and Dubai which will initially operate three times a week, increasing to a daily service starting February 1, 2008.Flight EK212 departs Houston (IAH) at 6:25 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and arrives in Dubai (DXB) at 7:35 p.m. the next day. The return flight EK211 departs Dubai at 9:05 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and arrives in Houston at 4:10 p.m. the same day. Currently, Emirates has three daily flights to Dubai from JFK. Emirates' new non-stop service from Houston further expands its North American presence, adding a key component to its rapidly growing global route network by making service to Dubai easily accessible from the Southwest, West Coast and Midwest regions of the U.S. Houston, is the fourth-largest city in the U.S., and has extremely...
Register your child’s birth in Dubai Congratulations on the birth or impending birth of your new baby. A few procedures are necessary to regularize your child’s birth from the Department of Health and Medical Services.CriteriaThe hospital your baby is delivered in will issue a ‘notification of birth certificate’ in Arabic. You must get this stamped at the Ministry of Health.Dubai.ae tips:1. You must have a valid health card in order to deliver in a public hospital2. To be unmarried and pregnant is a criminal offence in Dubai. Please carry your original marriage certificate & passports with you.Documents Required:• Originals + copy of parents’ passports• Originals + copy of parents’ residence permits• Attested marriage certificate• ‘Birth notification’ from the hospital stamped by Ministry of Health. Procedure:• Some public hospitals such as Dubai Hospital (04-7075805), Rashid Hospital...
Register at a Dubai government hospital for your baby’s delivery Even as you look forward to the exciting birth of your child, you must plan for maternity care, followed by registration and issue of passport for your child. One of the first choices that you need to make is whether your child should be born in a private or government hospital. Both are equally reputed, though private hospitals are more expensive.Dubai.ae tip:Please note that abortions are illegal and to give birth in Dubai, both parents must be legally married to each other. Also note that within 120 days of the birth of the baby, you need to register your child, get all attestations done, and apply for a passport and a residence visa. Failure to do this will result in a fine of Dhs. 100 per day.Which government hospital?For government hospitals, you need to have a valid health card and the choice of hospital really...
eGate card for Dubai & Abu Dhabi Frequent travellers entering and exiting from Dubai International Airport do not need to wait in a long queue to get a passport stamped, if they use an eGate card. You head to the eGate, swipe your card, touch the panel to match your fingerprint and you are through in 5-10 seconds, saving you valuable time. The eGate card issued by Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD), in association with the Department of Civil Aviation allows passengers quicker access through the immigration process at Dubai Airport, Abu Dhabi Airport and Al Ain Airport. More UAE airports will be added later. Criteria and Documents for eGate cardNew eGate card holder’s presenceOriginal passport (with at least 6 month’s validity).You must either be a UAE citizen or an expatriate holding a resident visa.Passport photographProcedure and FeeSubmit documents and do a...
Converting foreign driving license for Dubai IntroductionIt is extremely important to have an updated driving license, failing which your insurance will be invalid, in the unfortunate event of an accident, added to the fact that you will be breaking the law and will have to face severe penalties. Also, do keep in mind that Dubai has a strict zero-tolerance on drinking and driving. Plainclothesmen travel about in unmarked vehicles and can legally stop you at any time to check. (If you are 18-21 year of age, you can apply for a probationary Dubai driving license)Transfer of Existing Driving LicenseYou may be eligible to transfer your existing driving license, without having to take a driving test or going to a driving school, if you have a valid driving license from any of the following 36 countries:Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,...
Register a used car in Dubai These procedures are related to registering a used car. If you have purchased a new vehicle, you do not have to worry about registration, as the dealer will handle all the formalities.CriteriaFor registration of used car, buyer (must be resident of Dubai) & seller must be present. In case, the seller is not present, a sale deed letter from an authorized showroom or dealer is required. If the vehicle is from another emirate, the vehicle registration should have been cancelled there.Dubai.ae tip: You can also check online at the Dubai Police website for any outstanding fines, which the seller should pay, before you register the car in your name.Documents Required1. Passport (original + copy) or Dubai driving license (original).2. Insurance Policy (you may be able to transfer the old policy; if not, get a new one)3. If the car is financed through a bank, take...
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Reviews and photos of Dubai attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Dubai sightseeing.
Q: Hi Does anyone know if there is always long queues to get tickets to go to the Observastion Deck of the Burj Khalifa and also...
A: No, there are not "always" lines. Actually there are rarely "lines" as the majority of people book online. However, tickets can often (and do often) sell out days in...
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