Dubai and UAE

If you have ever wondered what Dubai looks like from the top of one of those huge towers they build over there then the picture on this page gives you an idea. Dubai continues to see its property gro...Read more

Dubai is flashy, fun and slightly surreal being renowned for sand, sun, shopping, sky scrapping hotels and sports. The vision of the city's rulers is amazing with breathtaking projects such as Palm Is...Read more

Visitors from many parts of the world along with a multi-ethnic resident community have ensured that a sophisticated and innovative food culture has developed in the UAE. Almost any type of food is av...Read more

Dubai is a great place for shopping. The city is also home to some of the Middle East region's most prestigious shopping malls, boutiques and department stores that house retailers of haute couture, h...Read more

Marvel at the Palm Islands, said to be visible from the moon and forming the largest manmade islands in the world. The Palm Jumeirah feature a number of hotels as well as private residences. The Pal...Read more

Dubai has a very eventful social calendar. With international sporting events, shopping and entertainment festivals, music and cultural programmes held at various indoor and outdoor venues all year ar...Read more

• Golf. Substantial government investment in recent years, particularly in the golfing market, has ensured Dubai retains its status as a major player in golf destinations. Many come solely for the g...Read more

Dubai has a number of beautiful beaches and beach parks offering a wide range of recreational and entertainment facilities for visitors. Beach-wear is fine for both men and women on the beach. But, it...Read more

Main ports are; Jebel Ali, Rashid and Zayed (Abu Dhabi), Khalid (Sharjah), Saqr (Ras al-Khaimah) and Fujairah. Cruises call at Abu Dhabi and the cruise terminal in Dubai. View Property for sale in Du...Read more

Fixed line Telephone. Country code is 971. There is a good local telephone network. The telecoms provider is Etisalat www.etisalat.ae Mobile Telephones. Roaming agreements exist with most internationa...Read more

There are numerous Internet cafes in the UAE.  Etisalat offers a Dial 'N' Surf service, that is ideal for visitors or for occasional users who wish to browse the Internet. It allows easy acc...Read more

Dubai Climate and Weather Guide. During the winter season of Dubai, you can expect on average, 8 hours of sunshine per day with temperatures ranging between 20c – 28c. During the summer season you c...Read more

Key Points for buying property in Dubai An infrastructure that expands almost by the hour, it seems. Excellent private medical facilities Getting there is easy but tends still to be expensive. Co...Read more

General Information for buying property in Dubai Dubai is home to some of the world's most ambitious and spectacular construction projects, Palm Island and The World - the largest man made island...Read more

Religion in Dubai Dubai is a predominately Muslim country. But within the areas of new build it has many faculties for other religions. ...Read more

Residency in Dubai It is extremely important that once you arrive in Dubai you register your residence with the British Embassy in Dubai. This is to ensure that they are able to assist you with any pr...Read more

One of the major attractions of Dubai and a key reason several wealthy and famous people have bought property and even moved there is that Dubai has no income tax, capital gains tax, rental tax or sta...Read more

Time in Dubai The time adjustment for Dubai is +4 hrs GMT ...Read more

Transfer fees paid in Dubai Transfer fees range between1-7%. This is paid to the developer on resale of contract before completion. ...Read more

Visa information for Dubai Visas are required by most visitors to Dubai whether it be for holiday purposes or to live or work there. Transit visas: Transit visas are valid for 14 days for those wishin...Read more

Important contacts for Dubai Embassy of the United Arab Emirates Head of mission: HE Easa Saleh Al Gurg CBE 30 Princes Gate London SW7 1PT Tel 020 7581 1281 Consular section, commercialisation and Cul...Read more

Let's face it - Dubai is hot.  It's in the middle of a desert. In the summer months it can be excruciatingly hot so almost all new build properties - apartments, houses, hotels, etc - come w...Read more

There are many banking alternatives in Dubai. One is to contact your UK bank and see if they provide an international banking service. HSBC and Abbey International are amongst some of the be...Read more

Car Hire in Dubai. You may feel it wise and necessary to have a car while visiting Dubai. One of the best ways of doing this is car hire. The prices start from £18.00 a day for an economy model this ...Read more

Car Export to Dubai It is possible to export a vehicle to Dubai if desired. There are many companies within the UK ableto do this. The cost will tend to vary in line with the size of the vehicle being...Read more

All cars driven in Dubai are required by law to have insurance. The price of insurance is worked out on the same principle as in the UK, based upon the engine capacity and make and model. If you ...Read more

Currncy and exchange for Dubai. The currency used in Dubai is the Dirham and the exchange rate is tied to the US dollar. For the latest rate check out our currency exchange partner, Smart Currency Exc...Read more

Driving in Dubai. During the day the roads in Dubai are busy, while the majority of driving in Dubai is safe you will have to expect drivers to move from lane to lane without looking and lack of ack...Read more

Education in Dubai Generally speaking the quality of schools in Dubai and throughout the Middle East is high. Be warned though that the most popular schools and colleges have long waiting lists, you ...Read more

Electricity in Dubai 220volts. European plugs with 2 circular pins. View Property for sale in Dubai...Read more

Employment and work in Dubai If you require work in Dubai, you will have to apply for a work visa. The companies wishing to employ you will assist you in this. Those wishing to take up employment in ...Read more

Facts for Dubai. Name: United Arab Emirates Capital: Abu Dhabi Area: 83,600sqkm Population: 2.4million Languages: Persian, Arabic, And English Flight time: 7 hours from London Currency: UAE Dirham ...Read more

The fight duration to Dubai will take between 6hrs40mins – 6hrs50mins. The main airports that fly to Dubai are Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. All flights are scheduled.Among ...Read more

Generally speaking, any will you make in your home country will either not be recognised at all as applying to property you may have bought elsewhere or getting it recognised may be problematic. This ...Read more

The land registry fee of 1.5% of the value of the property is to be paid to the government upon completion. ...Read more

Lawyers in Dubai If you require an English-speaking lawyer then contact the British embassy in the UAE, they will be able to give you a list of all English-speaking lawyers within the district you re...Read more

Language in Dubai Arabic is the official language in Dubai, but English is commonly spoken, as almost 78% of the population are foreign nationals. View Property for sale in Dubai...Read more

Living expenses in Dubai. The cost of living in Dubai is quite high, but the standard of living is high also and because personal taxes do not exist in the emirate this will reduce the overall financi...Read more

Medical assistance in Dubai Nationals and foreign residents have access to state medical care but this requires a health card. Application forms for health cards are obtainable from clinics and from t...Read more

Mortgages for property in Dubai Many UK banks will provide mortgages for Middle Eastern property purchases these include HSBC and Abbey international. You may however have to approach the bank ou...Read more

Newspapers in Dubai English-language daily newspapers include 7 Days, Gulf News and Khaleej Times.Most major foreign newspapers are available in large towns or tourist areas, but are hide to come by i...Read more

There are certain restrictions under airline rules but some pets may be allowed to enter Dubai under the PETS travel scheme. Please be aware on a return journey from Dubai, any pet regardles...Read more

As of May 2002 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, issued a decree stating that foreign nationals should be allowed to purchase property in Dubai. Purchasing a property in Du...Read more