Life
Getting a fixed landline home phone connection in Dubai
If you want to get connected to a fixed-line phone in Dubai you have only two options – Etisalat or Du, both of whom are largely state owned. There may be some restriction of choice dependent on the area you are based in. Etisalat offers a choice of prepaid or postpaid landline options and give [...]
Life in Dubai
Almost unheard of a few years ago, Dubai has rapidly become a byword for glamour, opulence and opportunity. But despite all the talk of man-made islands and seven star hotels, to outsiders much of what goes on in Dubai is still shrouded in mystery. Like New York in the 19th and 20th centuries, in a [...]
Internet in Dubai
Dubai is well served by high speed broadband connections, although there is regulation of internet content meaning that Israeli sites, adult sites, dating sites and some social networking sites are not directly accessible. Some people use proxy servers to get around this, but beware this is illegal and getting caught doing so could result in [...]
Getting connected to gas, electricity, water and phone in Dubai
Sometimes when relocating to a new country it is the simplest things, those we take most for granted, that cause us the biggest headaches. Unlike the UK where most utilities have been opened up to free market competition, things are quite simple in Dubai. If you need electricity you go to DEWA (Dubai Electricity and [...]
The media in Dubai
Dubai has a long established network of print, broadcast and electronic media, mainly based in Dubai Media City. Both Arab and international TV are available through cable or satellite as are local stations Dubai One, EDTV and Dubai TV. Gulf News and Khaleej Times are the top English language newspapers in Dubai, with Al Khaleej [...]