Dubai
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Understanding Ramadan
It has been almost 15 years and that means it’s been 15 years that I get to experience this season called Ramadan. What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. During this month Muslims believed that that first verses of Quaran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. It is the season of prayer and fasting specifically for a month for our brothers and sisters in the Islam religion. Throughout Ramadan, Muslims undertake fasting – abstaining food and drinks from dawn to sunset. They believed that this is a process of purifying the soul and draws them closer to Allah (God). They also mark this period with…
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UAE Flag Day | 3 November
Like every country, UAE or the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E) also honours the their flag through a Flag Day. Flag Day is an occasion where people of the UAE remember the efforts of the founders, Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid, and their brothers who sacrificed for their nation. Renewing the national spirit – this event is to reflect on the achievements of the era of the late President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The UAE flag represents justice, peace, tolerance, power and moderation, that all Emiratis have come to live a decent life and enjoy security and stability – a legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed. On this day,…
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Online Contract Verification 2023
Gone are the days when you need to keep watch of appointment schedules on the POLO Dubai website, because finally they have introduced the Online Verification system! This isn’t totally new, it has launched back in August 2022 but it was only recently that I get to experience it myself. There are three (3) options to get your contact verified. You can visit this website to know more (INDIVIDUAL CONTRACT VERIFICATION | Migrant Workers Office in Dubai & Northern Emirates (polodubaiportal.org)) But for this blogpost, I’m sharing my experience with the ONLINE VERIFICATION option! Step 1 – Prepare all necessary documents: Passport Emirates ID Visa MOL Contract Payslips…
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How to Hold Dependent Visa while moving to a new company in Dubai
Hey there Creatives! I have been getting these enquiry for a while now. But it took me time to actually create a blog about it because I haven’t experience it until now. Over the past couple of years, I have encountered this scenario: Question: An employee resigned and moves to a new company, s/he has dependents under her/his visa like the wife/husband and children. So what should I do? Answer: The UAE Government has granted a “visa hold” option wherein the sponsor can keep his/her dependent’s visa be on hold – rather than cancelling it and re-apply and go through another lengthy process – not to mention the costs involved.…
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UAE AND ME | UAE @ 49
A quick one… It’s simple way of saying THANK YOU to the country that has helped me and my family through the years. Tomorrow, UAE is commemorating its 49th National Day – and this is my 13th year celebrating it with this beautiful country! I wanted to be a little poetic on this entry 😊 * * * Un-ending grateful heart there is Amidst all the things you’ve given me to be at ease Every single year – you’ve been a blessing, #inmyheart I’ve been singing. Armed with innovation – you’ve grown as a great nation! Now at your 49 – you never left us behind.…
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🌿 My Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Plant Name is . . .
Hey there creatives! ✨ This isn’t a blogpost, instead this is only a video recap of my new Fiddle Fig Leaf Plant. :) Bought her on June 6 2020 in Al Warsan, The Gover and over the past few weeks I asked your help to name her. I did it via Youtube Live Stream via #JMTV. This is a series of video recap where I did a Silent Live Stream twice and the last one reveals her name! :) Video # 1 Help me “NAME” my new plant 🌿 (Silent LS) Video # 2 🌿 IT’S TIME TO VOTE FOR MY NEW PLANT’S NAME (Silent LS) …
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DOs and DON’Ts in Dubai (or in the UAE)
DOs and DON’Ts in Dubai (or in the UAE) It’s been a long while since I first landed the UAE and in 2018 we’ve moved to Dubai. I’m sharing a few basic dos and don’ts here in Dubai and for the all other emirates (overall UAE) Dress code Do dress modestly, particularly in conservative areas and public places. Swimwear is acceptable, but make sure you are in the appropriate place such as the beach and the swimming pool. Do cover-up in other public places. Don’t do Cross-dressing, this can lead to jail. Shorts and T-shirts are accepted but if you will visit a mosque or church, please wear a modest…
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6 Free Things To Do/Visit in Dubai
Related post: Abu Dhabi Free Site-seeing Sites. As we are not in Dubai, it’s time to explore the sites and scenes it has has to offer. This time, I’ve gathered 6 Free sites and scenes to visit for FREE here in Dubai. The photos says it all, personally I’ve visited 3 out of 6. 1.) Dubai Culture & Heritage @ Dubai Creek – This place will also show you the first house of the Sheikh. A very simple yet beautiful place. Visited it! :) 2.) Camel Museum @ Shindaga Heritage Village 3.) Free Movie Under the Stars @ Wafi Complex Pyramid Rooftop 4.) Dubai Aquarium (limited areas) @ Dubai Mall…
