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Dress Sense
Updated 11-December-2014 What do the words 'dress appropriately' mean when you are in Dubai Courts, on Dubai beaches or in Dubai malls. Dress sense helps make sense of it all....
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Driving in Dubai
Updated 11-December-2014 Driving in Dubai is very different from the western world. Take care out there - be 100% focused at all times and that way you will get from A-Z safely....
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Zero Tolerance – Drexting: driving and texting
Updated 11-December-2014 Driving in Dubai can rattle you so take care. Driving and texting multiplies the chance of being involved in an accident. Don't do it. Don't be a drexter....
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Employees’ Medical Insurance
Updated 11-December-2014 Lost within the now mandatory medical insurance maze? Short version regarding medical with longer version to follow shortly. Get the basics here and now....
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Chemists / Pharmacies
Updated 11-December-2014 There are plenty of chemists / pharmacies in Dubai. You will find them in all malls, most main streets and with professional chemists /pharmacists on board....
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Accident & Emergency (A&E)
Updated 11-December-2014 The Dubai Sherpas hope you will never need this guide but anything can happen any time so keep this handy to help you in any accident & emergency situation....
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UPDATES: DEWA DEPOSITS
Updated 11-December-2014 As of 16th October 2014, DEWA has doubled the amount of the DEWA deposit paid by tenants to AED 2,000 for apartments and AED 4,000 for villas....
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Dubai Visas
Updated 11-December-2014 A rapidly growing city and a rapidly growing population needs strong visa procedures. Get a Dubai visa by following the guidelines and processes....
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Delivering Groceries
Updated 11-December-2014 Grocery shopping in Dubai is pretty simple. Their services include delivering groceries - a wonderful luxury when you're busy with other things....
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Power of Attorney
Updated 11-December-2014 A Power of Attorney (PoA or POA) may be necessary to allow a transaction to be completed in Dubai but it must be stamped and attested in Dubai Courts first....
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