This news isn’t exactly surprising, as the RTA had already announced back in January that Dubai would be adding two new Salik toll gates. Now, the RTA has revealed when these gates will officially go live and start charging drivers. They’ve also confirmed whether the new toll gates will use the updated dynamic pricing system, […]

The results are in… According to Mercer’s annual Total Remuneration Survey (TRS), salaries in the UAE are expected to rise by 4% in 2025 across all industries. The survey also revealed that over a quarter (28.2%) of organizations in the UAE plan to expand their workforce, highlighting a growing demand for talent. According to Khaleej […]

Dreaming of visiting Saudi Arabia? Whether it’s for business, sightseeing, family visits, or even performing Umrah (outside of Hajj season), UAE residents now have a convenient way to obtain a one-year, multiple-entry eVisa. Keep reading for your step-by-step guide! Also read: Plan Your Last Long Weekend Of 2024: 6 Visa-Free Destinations For UAE Residents Getting […]

Leave the car behind… If you’re heading to Sheikh Zayed Road for the Dubai Run this weekend, you can now take the Dubai Metro to get to the event. To help shuttle riders to the starting points, the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has just announced extended Dubai Metro hours. The RTA shared on […]

In the UAE, you might not get a white Christmas, but you’ll definitely discover the coolest desert pop-ups this winter! No cap—each one is more Instagrammable than the last. Picture yourself sipping on coffee, snapping some aesthetic pics, and vibing to the fresh desert breeze. With so many desert pop-ups across the UAE, we’re seriously […]

Attention, travelers… If you’re traveling to Dubai between now and the end of the year, get ready for a special memento stamped in your passport upon arrival: a unique stamp featuring the ‘Zayed and Rashid’ logo. This initiative is part of the #ZayedAndRashid campaign, which honors key national milestones in the UAE. It’s a tribute […]

Look up… Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a spectacular Wicked drone show lighting up the skies of Dubai for one-night-only on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Set against the iconic Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai, the Wicked-themed drone show will kick off at 7:25 PM, bringing to life characters and scenes […]

The name might be different, but the vibe is still the same… What’s in a name? A knafeh chocolate by any other name would still taste just as amazing. Take “Gungey Slab Snax,” for instance. Terrible branding – but it still delivers those sweet, irresistible vibes. It’s the same with public holidays. On December 2, […]

The Sandpiercer network is now fully completed, with 100% of the infrastructure in place... We’ve put together an in-depth dispatch from the front lines of the passenger train, set to connect 11 hubs across all seven emirates of the UAE. It’s part of a vast, forward-thinking project with ambitions that go beyond our borders, aiming [...]

If you’re visiting the UAE and doing some shopping (who can blame you?), here’s some great news – you can reclaim the 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) you paid on your purchases when you leave the country. Even better, you don’t have to keep every single receipt! With a fully digital system in place, the […]