Bookmarks and Contacts
Websites
Utilities
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Etisalat Main provider of landline, mobile and internet services within the UAE. Also provides cable tv packages via associated company "E-vision". |
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Du Alternative provider of telecommunication services in the country. Established in 2007 and gradually expanding services. |
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DEWA Pay your electricity and water bills here. |
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Police The site to come and pay for your traffic violations |
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Salik Top-up your road-toll credit here |
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RTA Pay for any parking fines you have received here. |
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Taxi You may order your taxi online in advance or call them anytime on 04 208 0897 |
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Dubai Airport Track incoming flights here. |
Community
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Expat Women Most used and most popular information bulletin board in the country. For any gender. |
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Expat Gossip Same concept as "Expatwoman.com", but with some different threads. |
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Dubai Forums Another bulletin board, only this time, a bit more male in tone and content |
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Dubai Kidz Lots and lots and lots of useful information for parents of children. Schools, after school activities, summer camps... |
Domestic
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Having trouble with your home electrical system? Shell recommends using Farnek to inspect your home electrics. Shell employee needs to write an email to alquoz@farnek.com, quoting villa location. Costs for own account unless inspection is prior to moving into a new residence (refer to Company HR for further details). Tel: 04 347 1558 |
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You found cockroaches in the bath, or a rat in the garden? Shell recommended this company. Costs initially for own account, reclaimable from the Company. Email: ridapest15@hotmail.com Tel: 04 343 7663 Mob: 050 654 4745 (Steve Bennett, Ops Mgr) |
Media
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The National Set up in 2008. Easy-to-read quality newspaper that's a bit more Abu-Dhabi centric than others. |
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Gulf News Founded in 1978 as a tabloid, converted to broadsheet format in 1985. Occasionally provocative items. Comprehensive archives section available on-line. |
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Khaleej Times Another option for a quality read |
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7 Days Unashamedly tabloid, occasionally investigative, sometimes fun. delivered free to most homes in central Dubai. |
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Business 24/7 Covers business news in the region. Plenty of articles quoting CEO's and government ministers. |
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Arabian Business Comprehensive and authorative coverage of business news in the region. |
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WAM The official news agency for the Emirates. Plenty of information about the movements of, and comments from, the country's rulers. |
Retail
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Ella Mart Formerly "www.save.ae". Thousands of products available for home delivery ranging from biscuits to television sets. |
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Souq.com The UAE (and Jordan and Saudi Arabia's) eBay. |
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Dubai Donkey A local classified site that's free to private and business users. For jobs, accommodation and cars. |
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Dubizzle A lot of classifieds, some community information and a number of restaurant / club reviews |
Resources
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Dubai Explorer THE most comprehensive reference resource. There's a book and a website. Both provide a huge amount of information ideal for the resident in Dubai |
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Lonely Planet Basic information for travellers |
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Time Out What to do, where to go, when to do it, buy tickets for it |
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Yellow Pages Search for businesses contact details online |
Government of Dubai
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Awqaf & Minors Affairs Foundation Developing, caring, qualifying and empowering every minor www.amaf.gov.ae |
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Government Workshop Maintenance and provision of government transport www.dgw.gov.ae |
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Centre of Ambulance Services Unifying the efforts and capabilities of the ambulance services bodies www.ambulance.gov.ae |
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Media Corporation Provider of five television channels www.dmi.gov.ae |
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Community Development Authority Setting up and developing frameworks for social development www.cda.gov.ae |
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Municipality provider of municipal services including parks, food quality etc. www.dm.gov.ae |
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Department of Economic Development Contributing to economic planning and business sector regulation www.dubaided.gov.ae |
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Police www.dubaipolice.gov.ae |
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Department of Health and Medical Services Providing health services to the community www.dohms.gov.ae |
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Department of Tourism and Commerce Planning, supervising and developing the tourism sector http://www.dubaitourism.ae/ |
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Public Prosecution Conducting independent investigations into criminal activities www.dxbpp.gov.ae |
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Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority Administering the Free Zone www.dafza.gov.ae |
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Sports Council developing and improving sporting events and facilities www.dubaisportscouncil.ae |
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Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry Supporting, developing and furthering the business community www.dubaichamber.ae |
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Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Developing Islamic religion awareness www.iacad.gov.ae |
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Civil Aviation Authority Overseeing all aviation-related activities www.dcaa.gov.ae |
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Knowledge and Human Development Education services www.khda.gov.ae |
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Civil Defence Protecting public and private properties. Includes Fire service www.dcd.gov.ae |
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Land Department handles the sale and purchase of all land transactions www.dubailand.gov.ae |
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Courts Administering justice. (parts of site not up-to-date) www.dc.gov.ae |
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Naturalization and Residency Administration Immigration services www.dnrd.ae |
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Culture Developing Culture, Heritage and Arts Strategy www.dubaiculture.ae |
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Protocol and Guest house Department the affairs of state and hospitality for HH The Ruler of Dubai protocol.dubai.ae |
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DEWA - Electricity and Water Authority Providing supplies of electricity and water to the emirate www.dewa.gov.ae |
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Roads and Transport Authority Developing the transport infrastructure rta.ae |
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Export Development Corporation providing exporters with services to enter or expand into foreign markets http://www.dedc.gov.ae/ |
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Statistics Centre Census, surveys and statistics www.dsc.gov.ae |