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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Entry Visa
Visa requirements for entering Dubai vary greatly between different nationalities, and regulations should always be checked before travelling since details can change with little or no... read more
Health Card
Once you have the correct visa (either an employment visa or a work visa), the next step to becoming a fully fledged resident is to apply for a health card and take the medical test.... read more
Residence Visa
Once you have your health card and the results of your medical test, you can go to the Immigration Department to process your residency. While you will often hear this referred to as your... read more
Labour Card
To work in the UAE you are legally required to have a valid labour card. The labour card can only be applied for once you have residency, but for employees on company sponsorship the... read more
ID Card
The Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA) has been given the responsibility of initiating a system in which all residents, nationals or not, must be in possession of a UAE ID card. The... read more
Free Zones
Employees of companies in free zones have different sponsorship options depending on the free zone. For example, in Jebel Ali you can either be sponsored by an individual company or by... read more
