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How to process a Husband/Wife’s Visa in Dubai UAE
How to process a Husband/Wife’s Visa in Dubai UAE (Guide for First Timers) For 9 years, almost 95% of this blog has tagged Abu Dhabi because I’ve been a resident there for that period… But this year a change has come. As I bid goodbye to 2017, I also waved bye bye to Abu Dhabi and moved to Dubai for a new challenge and chapter of our life (collectively together with Kokobear!) Yes, you read it right, starting now you’ll see more Dubai related blog posts and we are starting now! I spent 5 months back home (in the Philippines) and waited for the transition that both Darrelle and I…
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Life Lately + See you soon, Dubai!
Life Lately . . . Before the year ends (2017), #TheKokobears (Darrelle and I) hit the road from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. A new life + adventure + service awaits us there. Hitting the road didn’t end there, I also hit the air (haha) by flying back to the Philippines and closed 2017 in Cebu. Allow me to give you an overview of how’s life lately and once again, I’m hitting the road/air back once again – heading to Dubai this time (Well, I guess I might just landed when this post goes public.) December 2017 💫 Went home on the 29th and arrived Cebu at 6 AM on the…
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The Flower Gem of Dubai – A Better Florist
A Better Florist is the best florist in Dubai, and we’re here to tell you why they have taken over our hearts. If you’re looking for a florist, that’s going to cater you – like you’re a superstar, then this is the flower delivery shop for you. They make shopping and delivery simple and easy. Convenient for someone who’s busy and doesn’t have time to chase flowers around the city and deliver it to them in time. Everything you need, can be found online, so you don’t actually have to go down to their store. They have a beautiful website, where all of their designs are displayed. From seasonal flowers,…
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Concert Experience: Hillsong United Live in Dubai
Dubai, UAE: Hillsong United Live in Dubai! Ticking off a bucketlist when the chance is at hand? Why not!?! Right after hearing that Hillsong United is visiting the UAE this 2017, Kokobear and I decided to level-up praising God with this concert! It is actually one of our bucketlist! It’s a 2-day concert and 28th April just went soldout. So here we are on the 2nd day, 29th April – Saturday! Our transportation was arranged with fellow CFFL member, we rented a carlift and hit the road at 5:00 pm to reach Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium inside the Irish Village. We arrived at quarter to 7, right in time when the…
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Dubai Miracle Garden
To be surrounded with beautiful, sight-satisfying, colorful flowers in Dubai’s Miracle Garden is a gratifying feeling. Many of those who visit this place are amazed by the wonderful landscape it has! And I am no different from them J What you see: This 72,000 square meters botanical garden will show case unlimited flowers, flowers, flowers!!! But not just simply flowers; flowers of different styles, of different colors of different shapes and of different forms. It includes landscapes of the world’s popular & iconic buildings such as the Eiffel Tower and more. Also an over whelming houses designed by the various flora. What you can do: For your 30 AED entrance,…
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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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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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FIDES 2023 | MFC 42nd Anniversary Celebration – UAE
FIDES – Faith MFC UAE 42nd Anniversary Celebration Rayan Hotel, Sharjah UAE MFC Dubai was assigned to host this year’s celebration of our community anniversary. This is the second time for us to hold such event. So as early as April/May, Darrelle has started brainstorming of the concept, rationale, flow of the event. This was then scheduled to 2nd July – a week later from the Philippine celebration. So just like all celebrations, there are hurdles and challenges but we praise God because he brought us brethren who happily and readily gave their time, talent & treasure to make this event memorable for all. The service team has booked a…