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Zero Tolerance – Drexting: driving and texting
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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UPDATES: DEWA DEPOSITS
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
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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Emicool – Tenants’ Guide
Keeping your cool in Dubai can be rather daunting in summer temperatures of over 40 C or 104 F. Emicool air conditioning (district cooling) helps. ...
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS
We live in a world where speed is of the essence and never more so when there's an emergency. Print out these emergency numbers and keep them handy. ...
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DEWA & how to get Water & Electricity connected
Signed the Tenancy Contract? Next step - DEWA (Dubai Electricity & Water Authority) to connect these services. How? With our Dubai Sherpas' help of course! ...
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