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April 14, 2022
How a VPN Can Help You in Dubai — A Practical FAQ
How a VPN Can Help You in Dubai — A Practical FAQ

What is a VPN and why does it matter hereA VPN, or virtual private network, creates a secure and encrypted connection between your device and another network. In Dubai, where a large share of residents work for regional headquarters, free zone compan...

April 14, 2022
Cutting Summer Cooling Bills in Dubai Apartments and Villas
Cutting Summer Cooling Bills in Dubai Apartments and Villas
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Why Cooling Costs Climb So Fast Here Dubai's summer stretches on for months, with heat and humidity that push air conditioning units to run almost continuously. Whether you're in a high-rise a...

April 12, 2022
What Will Be the Legacy You Leave Behind in Dubai
What Will Be the Legacy You Leave Behind in Dubai

A City Built by People Who Came From Somewhere Else Almost everyone in Dubai arrived from somewhere else, carrying a suitcase, a job offer and some version of a plan. The city itself is young, built a...

April 16, 2020
Owning a Ford in Dubai What You Should Know
Owning a Ford in Dubai What You Should Know

A Familiar Name on Dubai's RoadsFord has been a common sight on Dubai's highways and residential streets for decades, ranging from compact hatchbacks favoured for tight parking in older buildings to larger SUVs and pickups suited to weekend trips into the desert. The brand's long history of building durabl...

April 15, 2020
Less Is More: The Case for a Minimalist Lifestyle in Dubai
Less Is More: The Case for a Minimalist Lifestyle in Dubai

Why Minimalism Fits Dubai LifeDubai has a way of tempting people into accumulation. The malls are endless, delivery apps make buying almost effortless, and there's always a newer gadget or piece of furniture on display. Yet a growing number of residents, especially those who move often between countries or between...

April 15, 2020
Planning a Philippines Getaway from Dubai: Where to Go and What to Expect
Planning a Philippines Getaway from Dubai: Where to Go and What to Expect

Why the Philippines Appeals to People Living in DubaiWith one of the largest Filipino communities in the city, it is no surprise that the Philippines is a popular holiday choice for people based in Dubai, whether they are visiting family, exploring somewhere new, or simply escaping the peak summer heat for cooler moun...