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Renewing your car registration :-)

by 37SingleMaleInDubai1

Renewing your car registration CriteriaYou need to renew your car registration once every year. If you have purchased a new vehicle, the dealer will handle all formalities for the first year. From the second year onwards, you will have have to renew your car registration. Documents Required:1. Insurance policy2. Old registration card3. “Passed” car test certificateProcedure:1. Settle the payment of fines (if found); you can check and pay any fine at Dubai Police website.2. Go to Dubai Traffic Department or to ( Tasjeel Eppco or Emarat Shamil) to have the car tested3. Pay the fees4. Wait for your registration card (valid for one year)5. Take a sticker with the new registration expiry date and place it over the old one (on the rear number plate)Fees• Car test Dhs 50• Registration Dhs 330Dubai.ae tips:• New vehicles are exempted from test for 2 consecutive years.• If you have been involved...

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Getting a driving license in Dubai Continued :-)

by 37SingleMaleInDubai1

Signal TestOn the date assigned by your school, go with your passport, driving file+ 2 photos to Dubai Traffic Police, Driving License Section in Al Ghusais. Fill up application form & submit AED 35 for signal test. When your name is called out, go to the computer booth and identify the traffic signals. (In case you are not computer literate, you can opt for the manual test).Collect the pass print-out with your road test date (if you fail, pay the test-fee & you will be given another new test time and date) and submit to your driving school.Road TestOn the date assigned, go with your passport, driving file+ 2 photos to Dubai Traffic Police, Driving License Section in Al Ghusais. Fill up application form & submit AED 35 for road test. When your name is called out, go along with the other three candidates and the inspector to the designated car. You will be given just a few minutes to...

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Getting a driving license in Dubai :-)

by 37SingleMaleInDubai1

Getting a driving license in Dubai Driving Licenses can be obtained by adult citizens and residents of UAE after learning driving from a certified driving school in Dubai. It 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 zero-tolerance policy on drinking and driving. Plainclothesmen travel about in unmarked vehicles and can legally stop you at any time to check.CriteriaIf you have never driven before or have a driving license that is not on the approved list of 36 countries, (See the list here) then you must go to a certified driving school, who will train you, so that you can pass the Dubai Traffic Police Driving Test and thus obtain your driving license. (If...

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Renting a P.O Box in Dubai :-)

by 37SingleMaleInDubai1

Renting a P.O Box in Dubai Introduction:In the UAE, mail is not delivered to home addresses. Instead, it is delivered to P.O. Boxes. Many people use their company's P.O.Box number. However, you can rent your own box.Requirements:• Passport copy with residency stamp (passport must be valid for 6 months)• Two passport photos• A completed form you can find at the post office.• Private post boxes are situated at all post offices, shelters, a number of commercial buildings and some postal agencies.• You can also rent a P. O. Box online, but you have more location options if you go to the post office.Subscription Fee for New P.O. Box Dhs 50For new tenants, the year is divided into thirds, for the first year only, as follows:For Individuals• During the first 4 months of the year, rent is Dhs 150 + Dhs 10 for every key• During the second 4 months of the year, rent is Dhs 100 + Dhs 10 for every...

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Internet access in Dubai :-)

by 37SingleMaleInDubai1

Internet access in Dubai Criteria:Emirates Internet offers various internet access options for residential users, from basic dial-up connections to high-speed broadband wireless connections.1) Dial UpDial-Up provides you with a basic method of accessing the internet and enables you to browse the net and use your e-mails with light attachments.Documents Required:• Your passport copy• Your valid residence visa• A completed form (can be downloaded here )ChargesInstallation Charges 100.00 (Free if you register online www.e4me.ae)Rental Charges 20.00 / 1monthUsage Charges AED 1.80 / 1hrAED 1 / 1hr off peak time: 1am – 6amHow to SubscribeVisit any Etisalat office or subscribe online at: www.e4me.ae for free2) Al Shamil - Broadband Internet for homeEnjoy high speed Internet with Al Shamil and keep your telephone line free Documents required:If you are not currently an Etisalat customer, take...

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Mobile phone connection in Dubai :-)

by 37SingleMaleInDubai1

Mobile phone connection in Dubai There are two mobile service options available from Etisalat, and each depends on your needs/requirements: standard GSM (post-paid) and pre-paid Wasel mobile service which is a popular service for new arrivals. Because you pay in advance for Wasel, you will always know how much you are spending.Recent Updates: Mobile services are also available from new telecommunication provider, Du. You can book your favourite mobile number through website bookings. Also, both providers are looking at charging per second, instead of minutes. Documents Required for EtisalatA copy of your passport with a valid Visa stamp or a valid visit visaA completed application form (can be downloaded here).How to SubscribeVisit your nearest Etisalat Office or Business Centre or an authorized reseller to sign up for the service and get your SIM card.ChargesConnecting to Wasel costs...

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Telephone connection in Dubai :-)

by 37SingleMaleInDubai1

Telephone connection in Dubai Postpaid fixed-line phone service is a good value and easy to use. Calls made within the same emirate, from a fixed telephone line to another, are free of charge. At present, fixed telephone lines can only be obtained from Etisalat. You can also keep yourself updated with news from the new telecommunication provider, Du who are presently rolling out mobile services. Required DocumentsGCC countries citizens• Passport copy or khulasat Al Qaid• Copy of Tenancy Agreement or Proof of Ownership• Guarantee letter from guardian or parent (if under 21 years old)• Letter of employment• An existing telephone number at or near the premises• Completed application form (can be downloaded here)Non-GCC countries citizens• Passport copy including visa page• Copy of Tenancy Agreement or Proof of Ownership• An existing telephone number at or near the premises• Completed...

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Getting a health card in Dubai :-)

by 37SingleMaleInDubai1

Getting a health card in Dubai Criteria for obtaining a health card in Dubai In order to obtain a residency visa and labour card, all expatriates are required to undergo a medical and blood test. Employers usually arrange for all the necessary paperwork. If you are not covered by a company or private medical insurance, it is advisable to apply for a health card which entitles residents to low cost medical treatment at public hospitals and clinics. An application form can be collected from any public hospital then submitted (typed in Arabic), along with the correct documents to your local Health Care Center. The health card is valid for one year and can be renewed online. Documents required: Passport copy Covering letter from sponsor Visa application copy 2 passport size photographs Completed application form Fees Citizens (card valid for 4 years)0-9 Years - AED 2510-17 Years - AED 5018...

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Residency visa for a new born baby in Dubai :-)

by 37SingleMaleInDubai1

Residency visa for a new born baby in Dubai Congratulations if you have just had a baby. You must follow certain criteria for registration of your new baby. CriteriaYou must apply for a residency visa for a new-born baby within 120 days of his/her birth. If you fail to do this the child will not be allowed to leave the UAE and the legal guardian must pay AED100 fine for each day over the 120 day period.Documents Required:• Application form• Original passport for the baby (if the baby was added to one of his parent’s passport, take that one)• Original + a copy of the baby’s birth certificate (must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Dubai office, tel (04-2221144)• 3 passport sized photos of the baby• Original + a copy of the attested marriage certificate• Passport copy of sponsor.• Copy of Job contract for the sponsor or a salary certificateProcedure:• Go to a certified...

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Sponsoring a maid in Dubai :-)

by 37SingleMaleInDubai1

Sponsoring a maid in Dubai Criteria for sponsoring a maid in Dubai: A maid’s visa can be obtained by the head of the family (called sponsor, and usually the male), whose salary is not less than AED 6000 or Dhs. 5000 + accommodation. Bachelors are not eligible to sponsor a maid. You can only sponsor a maid from the following countries: India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Bangladesh, IndonesiaDubai.ae Tip: Maids from the sponsor’s country are subject to approval by DNRD. In addition, a letter from your country's embassy certifying that the maid is not related to you. If you need more than one maid for a large family, DNRD has the right to decide, but much will depend on sponsor’s salary and size of the family. The maid cannot be older than 60 years. Always carry copies of original documents, including labour contracts, salary certificates& passports. Documents Required for Residence Visa:Salary...

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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... 

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