A Google Maps search for coffee shops near you in Dubai throws up sponsored pins, inconsistent star ratings and huge price swings between neighbourhoods. Here's how to read the signals that actually matter and what a fair cup should cost depending…... Read full article
In Dubai, "cafeteria" usually means contract catering for staff, not a corner shop. Here's what a labour camp, office or school should expect to pay, which licences a caterer needs, and how to spot an operator who'll cut corners on food safety.... Read full article
Starting Early Near the Creek
Dubai rewards an early start. The light is softer before mid-morning, the streets are quieter, and the heat has not yet built up for the day. A good place to begin is alo... (more)
Spanish Cheeses in a Dubai KitchenSpanish cheeses have become easy to find across Dubai, whether you are picking up a wedge from a supermarket cheese counter, ordering online for delivery, or hunting ... (more)
Planning a Trip to a Favourite Destination Like Dubai
Dubai draws visitors back again and again, whether for the shopping, the beaches, the desert, or simply the mix of old souks and new skyscrapers. ... (more)
From a Fishing Village to a Trading PostLong before glass towers and shopping malls, Dubai was a modest settlement built around the creek that still winds through the city today. Families here relied ... (more)
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 Du... (more)
Why So Many People Feel Content Living in Dubai
Ask almost anyone who has spent time in Dubai, whether they arrived a month ago or grew up here, and you will often hear a similar sentiment: life feel... (more)
Cheap Doesn't Have to Mean Instant NoodlesLiving in Dubai on a tight food budget doesn't mean surviving on instant noodles or fast-food value menus. Between the hypermarkets, neighbourhood gro... (more)
Tips for Small Business Owners in Dubai
There's a persistent idea that successful entrepreneurs must be up before sunrise, answering emails while the rest of the city sleeps. In Dubai, where the w... (more)
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