Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Dubai, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Driving Licence
If you are entering Dubai on a tourist visa you can drive a hire car, provided you have a valid international licence (this only applies to those countries on the transfer list below) – a... read more
Liquor Licence
Dubai probably has the most liberal attitude towards alcohol of all the emirates. You won’t be able to buy alcohol at the supermarkets for home consumption, but you can apply for... read more
Birth Certificate & Registration
The hospital that delivers the baby will prepare an official ‘notification of birth’ (this will be in Arabic) upon receipt of hospital records, photocopies of both parents’ passports and... read more
Marriage Certificate & Registration
A few years ago organising a wedding in Dubai may have been a bit of a challenge, but thanks to the trusty rules of supply and demand, weddings are becoming big business. Everything... read more
Death Certificate & Registration
In the event of the death of a friend or relative, the first thing to do is to notify the police by dialling 999. The police will fill out a report and the body will be taken to hospital... read more
