The inside of a jail cell with a light brown colour painted lock
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What can get you arrested in Dubai? 19 surprising things

Every so often, you hear a scary story about a tourist getting into trouble in Dubai. It may make you a little scared to visit Dubai and worry about getting into trouble! As a resident of over 10 years, I can tell you the truth about what goes on in Dubai so you can avoid…

White Domes of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
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Dubai to Abu Dhabi by bus: Cheapest way from a local

Want to know the cheapest way to travel to Abu Dhabi from Dubai? So you’re here for a holiday or vacation in Dubai and you want to get to Abu Dhabi. What is the cheapest way from Dubai to Abu Dhabi? Which is the fastest? Which is the best? Depending on where you need to…

Best healthy food restaurants in Dubai & best dishes
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Best healthy food restaurants in Dubai & best dishes

Healthy food doesn’t need to be boring! If you’ve lived in Dubai for any amount of time, you’ll know there’s a big health craze here. However! While scrolling through your food ordering app or googling, it’s hard to find genuine healthy food restaurants since a restaurant will label itself “healthy” for having a side salad…

Guide to pet relocation Dubai costs and flying with your pets
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Guide to pet relocation Dubai costs and flying with your pets

Are you and your furry friend planning a move to or from Dubai? Relocating pets can be complex, but as someone who’s done this journey personally with my cats, hopefully I can help make your pet’s journey as stress-free as possible. I’ll help you with choosing the right travel carrier, what paperwork you need, what…

photo of bus in dubai going to oman for a dubai visa run hatta border run
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The Ultimate Dubai visa run guide; Car, bus or plane?

Ah, the famous Dubai visa run or border run! As a resident for nearly a decade, I’ve done many visa runs over the years. From changing visas – yes, before you had to leave and come back! To periods when I didn’t have a job, or I was looking for work in Dubai. So had…

How to make authentic delicious Karak tea / chai at home
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How to make authentic delicious Karak tea / chai at home

Been searching for an authentic Karak tea recipe? This is the perfect recipe which I tweaked all the spices personally until I got it to taste just like the tea shop I always bought it from. Karak chai tea is a hugely popular across the Arabian Gulf, in particular those that had influence from India….