Preparing for Eid Al Adha 2025, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has stated that parking would be free, buses will have new schedules and customer centers will have different working hours. You can use this information if you’ll spend the break inside the city or if you’re heading somewhere else, the updated schedules and available services from June 4 to June 9, 2025 include: Free Parking in Dubai: June 5–8 The municipality has announced free parking from June 5-8 in Dubai because of Eid Al Adha. Multi-Level Parking Is Not Free Surface parking stays free, but multi-level parking will…
Author: Nazish Iqbal
From 2025, the UAE has changed the way Pakistani nationals apply for visit, work and family visas. Since there is now a $69 fee and biometric check needed, those applying should read the new rules to avoid any surprises in their application. Regardless of why you may come to Dubai, this article is designed to help with the new rules for obtaining either a tourist visa, work visa or family visa. Visa Fees and Payment Rules Processing Fee for Pakistanis Payment Instructions Check if you are eligible for a UAE visa ahead of time using the Plan UAE Visa Check…
With the jobs situation being uncertain, keeping your Involuntary Loss of Employment (ILOE) insurance is more valuable than it used to be. With ILOE insurance, you are protected financially in case you lose your job unexpectedly which can help cover your day-to-day costs while you search job openings. If your policy will soon expire, renewing it on the internet is convenient, takes little time and only requires a few actions. Here is the process for you to try. What is ILOE Insurance? ILOE (Involuntary Loss of Employment) insurance is there to help salaried people who unpredictably lose their jobs because…
With the growth of Dubai, knowing exactly what your rights are as a tenant is very useful, mostly when your rent might increase. Knowing the laws that RERA sets helps protect you both while signing a new agreement or while renewing an existing one. Rent Regulation in Dubai RERA is responsible for overseeing rental laws in Dubai under the Dubai Land Department (DLD). Law No. 26 of 2007 and Law No. 33 of 2008 (amended) ensure tenants’ rights by guiding when and how much landlords may change rent fees. RERA’s goal is to keep the rental market even. Legal rent…
If you’re using a Five SIM card from Etisalat and can’t remember your number, it happens to many others as well. Lots of people lose their SIM details and have trouble giving their number when asked by mobile operators or businesses. You will learn here how to quickly and easily check your Five SIM number either with USSD, SMS, an app or by contacting customer care. Why You Might Need to Check Your Five SIM Number Having your Five mobile number is crucial for different reasons. If you’ve just started using a sim or haven’t remembered your number, go ahead…
You need to make sure your mobile number in Emirates ID remains updated to use important UAE government and private services. Should you have recently switched your phone number or aren’t getting notifications from immigration, banks or the app through them, you should go and update it. We describe in this article how to update your mobile phone number for an Emirates ID on the ICA website and ICA app. Why It’s Important to Update Your Mobile Information Your Emirates ID links to many electronic services in the UAE. If you have an outdated or incorrect mobile number, it can…
The official prayer timings for Eid Al-Adha 2025 at mosques and in UAE cities can be viewed here. Eid Al-Adha is called the “Festival of Sacrifice” and is considered a key holiday for Muslims because it reminds us of Prophet Ibrahim’s commitment to God. People around the world will celebrate Eid Al-Adha on the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah, starting from Friday, June 6 . Prayer Timings by City Here are the confirmed Eid Al-Adha prayer timings across various UAE cities: CityPrayer TimeAbu Dhabi5:57 AMDubai5:52 AMSharjah5:51 AMAjman5:51 AMAl Ain5:51 AMRas Al Khaimah5:48 AMFujairah5:48 AMUmm Al Quwain5:50 AMZayed City6:02 AMAl…
When your UAE visa (whether residency or visit) ends or is cancelled, you are given a visa grace period to exit the country, apply for a new visa or change your visa status. Postponing action during this limit makes you liable for overstay fines of AED 50 a day and could result in legal matters that include being blacklisted or sent home. If you understand the grace period, you will not face penalties and still be permitted to stay legally in the UAE. Table of Contents: What is a Grace Period? The law lets you stay in the UAE for…
Paying attention to your visa status is very important if you are living in, working in or traveling to the UAE. If you are living or working in the UAE, checking your visa details now and then is a good way to abide by immigration laws and stay clear from trouble such as being fined for overstaying. You can use the methods in this guide to learn your visa status in the UAE, online, with a mobile application or offline. Why Check Your UAE Visa Status? A visa shows that you are allowed to live in the country legally. These…
UAE Pass is the nation’s electronic identity card used by citizens, residents and visitors alike in the United Arab Emirates. Using the app, you don’t have to travel to government or private service centers to reach over 6,000 services and sign or verify documents securely on your phone. If you want to set up a UAE Pass, this guide will show you how in just a few, simple steps. Benefits of UAE Pass Just before we go into the process, I’d like to explain why UAE Pass matters: How to Create UAE Pass Account (Step-by-Step) Step 1: Download the UAE…