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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Shopping
Dubai provides innumerable opportunities to indulge in a spot of retail therapy. The city is either a shopaholic’s dream or nightmare – depending on who’s paying the... read more
Online Shopping
The popularity of online shopping is increasing around the world, and in an expat city like Dubai, where many residents long for the products they can get in their home countries, it... read more
Refunds & Exchanges
The policies on refunds and exchanges vary from shop to shop. There is more chance of success with faulty goods rather than with those where you have changed your mind, and it is more... read more
Consumer Rights
The Consumer Protection Department (part of the UAE Ministry of Economy) was recently established to safeguard the interests of shoppers. The department keeps track of retail prices and... read more
Shipping
The large number of both international and local shipping and courier agencies make transporting anything from a coffee pot to a car feasible. Both air freight and sea freight are... read more
How To Pay
You’ll have few problems parting with your money. Credit cards (American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa) and debit cards (Visa Electron) are accepted in all the shopping malls,... read more
Bargaining
Bargaining is still common practice in the souks and shopping areas of the UAE. Whether you find it fun or not, it is expected and you’ll need to give it a go to get the best prices.... read more
