UAE response to COVID-19 pandemic ranked in global top 10

A table of performance was created, and this is where the UAE, which scored highly on all counts, was ranked in the world’s top 10.

COVID-19 Dubai, Lifestyle, OpinionSteven Leckie21 April 2020COVID-19, Coronavirus Dubai, Coronavirus, United Arab Emirates (UAE), safest city in the world, safest country in the world, UAE safest country in the world, UAE worlds second safest country, Abu Dhabi Safe, Dubai governmentComment

Important - Draft and register a will online in the UAE

Non-Muslim ex-pats with assets (cash, bank accounts, properties) in the UAE should make a will

FAQ, Opinion, Property, Lifestyle, UAE LawsSteven Leckie15 April 2020UAE wills, DIFC Wills Service Centre, register a will in Dubai, Shariah law in Dubai, DIFC courts, DIFC Dubai, FAQ, Dubai laws, laws in Dubai, owning assets in DubaiComment

Home alcohol delivery in Dubai

The first legal alcohol home delivery service has been launched in Dubai.

Lifestyle, FAQ, COVID-19 Dubai, UAE LawsSteven Leckie7 April 2020MMI, A+E, Coronavirus, Coronavirus Dubai, COVID-19, alcohol in Dubai, Dubai laws, online deliveryComment

Dubai extends closure until April 18

All commercial activities have been suspended to prevent the spread of coronavirus

Lifestyle, Property, COVID-19 DubaiSteven Leckie7 April 2020Department of Economic Development, Coronavirus, 24 hour curfew, Vital Workers, Dubai Movement Permit, Coronavirus Dubai, COVID-19Comment

Dubai property and the EXPO 2020 postponement

Dubai’s property market will get more time to adjust its supply and demand situation.

Business, EXPO 2020, Lifestyle, Opinion, Property, COVID-19 DubaiSteven Leckie1 April 2020Coronavirus, Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) in Dubai, RERA, UAE Central Bank, Coronavirus Dubai, COVID-19, Dubai land department, Dubai property, Dubai property market, Expo 2020 DubaiComment

Fines of Dh2,000 in UAE if you leave home

Unless it is for job or to buy necessities you could be subject to a fine

Lifestyle, COVID-19 Dubai, UAE LawsSteven Leckie31 March 2020National Sterilisation Program UAE, CoronavirusComment

"Instagram-ready" Dubai Creek Footbridge beside world's tallest structure

The two-storey Dubai Creek Footbridge will provide visitors with views of the city and Dubai Creek Tower on both levels.

Property, LifestyleSteven Leckie27 March 2020Dubai Creek Island, Dubai Creek Beach, Dubai Creek Tower, Emaar, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Creek, Creek HarbourComment

Why I’ll truly miss The Greens when I move house

I've truly enjoyed living here these past four years, but now it's time to move on

Lifestyle, Property, OpinionSteven Leckie24 March 2020The Greens, Zabeel House, Jumeirah HotelsComment

Toothpicks in Elevators

New and creative methods have been introduced to discourage people from touching buttons in lifts

Lifestyle, COVID-19 DubaiSteven Leckie24 March 2020Coronavirus, Bur Dubai, Coronavirus Dubai, Jumeirah Village Circle, social distancingComment

UAE cancels public prayers at mosques and churches

Mosques, churches and temples will cease public prayers for a month to prevent the spread of Covid-19

Lifestyle, COVID-19 DubaiSteven Leckie17 March 2020Coronavirus, UAE religion, mosques, church, Coronavirus Dubai, COVID-19Comment

Dubai reveals planned route of futuristic sky pod project

The cable car style network will link Al Wasl with Business Bay area

Business, Property, LifestyleSteven Leckie14 March 2020Sky Pod Dubai, Dubai Mass Transport System, RTA DubaiComment

Address Jumeirah Resort tops out twin-tower structure in Dubai

The structural completion of the development’s two 310-metre towers was built in just 799 days

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