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Godolphin Gallery

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:45:35 +0000

The Godolphin Gallery was named after one of the three founding stallions of the modern Arabian thoroughbred. The Gallery is appropriately located at the Nad Al Sheba racecourse with its rich history of races by the finest thoroughbreds in the world. Every major trophy won by Godolphin’s leading horses is on display amidst photographs depicting victories and written accounts of the races. This lavish display of one of Dubai’s many legacies is a worthy excursion.

13B Street
Dubai United Arab Emirates

Open Hours 9a-5p M

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Getting a Driving Licence in Dubai

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:42:48 +0000

Driving licences can be obtained by adult UAE citizens/residents after training from an authorized driving school in Dubai. If you are 18-21 year of age, you can apply for a probationary license.

Criteria
If you have never driven before or have a driving licence that is not on the approved list of 36 countries then you must undergo training.

Documents Required
Passport (original & copy) with residence stamp, No-Objection Certificate from employer & 8 photos.

Authorized Driving Schools
Al Ahli Driving School-04-3411500 (8 branches)
Belhasa Driving School – 04-3243535 (18 branches)
Dubai Driving Centre- 04-3455855 (13 branches)
Emirates Driving Institute-04-2631100 (35 branches)
Galadari Driving School-04-2676166 (8 branches)

Steps
1. Get an eye test done either at an optician or at your driving school.
2. The school will handle all paper-work with RTA who may even have a counter at the school.
3. Receive your temporary driving licence, which you must carry in your training car.
4. Once you have passed all internal tests like garage and parking, your school will apply for your signal test followed by your road test.

Signal Test
On the date assigned, go with your passport, driving file+ 2 photos to RTA License Section of your driving school. Fill up application form & submit fees (around AED 80). When your name is called out, go to the computer booth and identify the traffic signals. (In case you are not computer literate, you can opt for the manual test). Collect the pass print-out with your road test date (if you fail, pay the test-fee & you will be given another new test time and date) and submit to your driving school.

Road Test
On the date assigned, go with your passport, driving file+ 2 photos to the RTA License Section as advised by your driving school. Fill up application form & submit fees (around AED 80 for road test. When your name is called out, go along with the other three candidates and the RTA inspector to the designated car. You will be given just a few minutes to demonstrate your driving and anticipatory skills.

If you pass, collect the approval paper from your inspector and go to the Pass Counter. Submit along with suitable ID & AED 100. Collect your test file and submit to Control Counter. After processing, pay required fee and proceed to photo area. When your name is called out, have your photo taken. Congratulations. In a few minutes, you will receive your DL and be eligible to drive in Dubai and the UAE.

Do keep in mind that Dubai has a zero-tolerance policy on drinking and driving. Plainclothesmen travel about in unmarked vehicles and can legally stop you at any time to check. Dubai eGovernment recommends that you buckle up your seatbelt and drive safely at all times.

Must Do’s in Dubai

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:18:49 +0000

Hey you must check this out, these are Must do’s while you are in Dubai

1) Cross the creek by an Abra

3) Desert Safari with BBQ dinner

3) Visit Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis Hotel Aquarium

5) Drive down on beach road and get a glimpse of Burj Al Arab

6) Visit Dubai Marina and the Walk at Jumeirah Beach residence area

7) Visit some of the best malls of Dubai

Cllimb atop Burj Dubai Tower

9) Have authentic lebanese cuisine

Jebel Ali Golf Resort

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:51:56 +0000

The championship-standard Resort Course is both scenically stunning and a fair and exciting challenge to any level of player. Arranged on different elevations, the 9 hole par 36 course features a large central salt-water lake that comes into play on five holes. Each hole is uniquely landscaped with exotic trees, shrubs, wooden gazebos and panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf.

Peacock, guinea fowl, and partridges roam free on the perfectly manicured Bermuda grass greens and fairways. The availability of four tees on each hole not only creates a different aspect and playability for every hole, but also offers an opportunity to play an 18 hole round. Golfers wishing to maintain their tee and fairway shots have access to a 350 yard range.

For Booking a Tee off time or further information please contact:
Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa
Tel: +971 4 390 5600
Fax: +971 4 883 6000
Fax: +971 4 883 5543
jagrs@jaihotels.com

Arabian Ranches

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:39:37 +0000

Arabian Ranches reflects the beauty of the desert and combines the highest norms of comfort and lifestyle. The complex is located in Dubailand between the Global Village and the Autodrome of Dubai on Emirates Road, 15 minutes away from the Mall of the Emirates. It is a compound of villas combining the fascinating desert with the traditional Arabic heritage. In the Arabian Ranches there are several different communities which are designed with different themes. Indeed, there are ten different residence types, starting from townhouses up to the prestigious huge villas in Arabic or Mediterranean style. People have been living in Arabian Ranches for the last two years, and hence all the landscaping is already in place.
Several of these houses are located around the 18 holes Golf course of 7000 meters, called the Course of the Desert. The development also contains a driving range; a riding school, a polo ground, and a British program primary school and secondary school (Jumeirah English Speaking School JESS). Moreover, residents can enjoy a community centre with a fitness club, swimming pools, restaurants and retail shops.

Karama Market Dubai

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:15:00 +0000

The Karama Market in Dubai is very famous for people who search very cheap clothes, shirts, shorts, sunglasses, watches, shoes and souvenirs from Dubai. Most of the dealers comes from India, Pakistan and sometimes they are very intrusive when you don´t buy anything. Karama has also a Shopping Centre.
The Karama Market is only 10 minutes with your rental car from Dubai Creek. You drive over the Al Garhoud Bridge to the Sheikh Rashid Road, then turn right and you are in The Karama Market. Please note that you have in the Market not so many Parking Slots.

The Karama Market is daily open from Monday to Sunday. Most of the Tourists comes in the evening.

Cable Car in Dubai

Dubailand

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:11:04 +0000

Dubailand will be the biggest Enterntainment and Leisure Destinationen in the world with Theme Parks, Sport Centres, the largest Shopping Mall in the World, Mall of Arabia and other Highlights. Dubailand has been divided into four phases and the completion will be in the Year 2010. The Government of Dubai invest in this project 20 Billion Dollars. Dubailand is a vision by the Dubai Ruler His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum.

200.000 visitors per day will be expected in Dubailand and 15 million tourists in Dubai. Dubailand is divided into six zones, Attractions & Experience World, Retail and Entertainment World, Themed Leisure and Vacation World, Eco-Tourism World, Sports and Outdoor World and Downtown.

Taj Palace Dubai

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:59:57 +0000

The architecture of the building is asymmetrical, with: – a stepped feature on the upper floors of the Hotel entrance end of the building. – featuring palm tree gardens on top of the room beneath. – an atrium ascending from the lobby to the 8th floor of the hotel. – an open-air area passing through the entire building, ascending 3 floors of the banquet hall. – a stepped feature leading from the 6th floor banquet hall, towards the apartment entrance end. – underground parking is accessed from the hotel porch, featuring a turning clock. – the building has 3 hotel guest elevators, 3 apartment elevators and 2 elevators dedicated to the banquet hall.

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Dubai weather and climate

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:29:00 +0000

When you ultimately plan to travel you should actually know the best time to visit Dubai. This trip depends upon the Dubai weather and climate.

You can easily examine of the Dubai weather if you divide the year into phases.

January to March, April to June, July to September and October to December could be the four time phases that may use for understanding the Dubai weather.

Weather in January to March

You will find the period between January and March the most comfortable period in terms of the weather in Dubai. The temperature is moderate and could rise to a maximum of 30 degrees centigrade while the minimum temperature is around 15 degrees. The relative humidity is around 65. The precipitation is about average in January while you may witness higher precipitation in February and March. It is sunny for almost 8 hours everyday.

Dubai Weather in April to June

You may feel the months between April and June to be slightly warmer. The average temperature is generally between 35 and 40 degrees centigrade. The humidity is slightly lower than the preceding months and ranges approximately from 50 to 55. You will get little rainfall in April while hardly any in May and June. The sunshine remains for about 11 hours each day.

Weather in July to September

You will notice a gradual change in the weather during July, August and September. July is probably the warmest month of the year. You will find the other two months are also quite warm at about 40 degrees centigrade. The humidity is more or less same as the previous phase. You may get scanty rainfall during these months. It remains sunny for about 10 or 10.5 hours daily.

Weather in October to December

The Dubai weather, you will experience, again takes on a pleasant mode as it approaches the months of October, November and December. October may continue to be slightly uncomfortable but the following months are always nice. The maximum temperature in October may be somewhere around 35 degrees while the minimum temperature could be around 25.

You will see about a maximum of 30 degrees centigrade and a minimum of 20 or below in the other two months. The humidity level rises up slightly during these months and could range between 60 and 65. According to the Dubai weather October and November has moderate rainfall while December has higher precipitation.

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Dubai Property Law Information

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:20:29 +0000

The basic norms and rules followed in almost parts of the world may be the same while buying property. However, there are several place specific laws of property.

The same is applicable to property in Dubai. If you are from a foreign country you will realize that the property laws there are quite different from the Dubai property laws.

Status

All types of laws including property law may undergo small or big transformations over a time span. This may happen even if the property market is extremely developed. It is the same in Dubai too.

The property law in Dubai is relatively new, as it has taken shape only recently. Hence in order to come to a concrete form it will take some time. Nevertheless, the present laws that have been laid down are quite simple.

The prevalent laws

The present Dubai property law entails several simple rules. You can own freehold land only if you are a UAE or GCC citizen. Companies owned by such citizens or with public shareholding may own freehold too. Again the ruler of Dubai may permit you to own freehold property or to have it on lease for 99 years.

You must leave all relevant documents of property registry with the Lands and Properties Departments and judicial bodies or experts can avail of attested copies. This department is meant specifically for the registration of property rights and contracts of long term leasing. The value of the electronically preserved documents is equivalent to the original document.

Property transactions are invalid unless properly registered. Cases of inheritance should also be registered similarly. The Lands department can look after the unregistered land settlement or rectify financial mistakes, on application. The Chairman of the Lands department is responsible for issuing the laws that are then printed in the official journal.

Advice

It is true that you can know the Dubai property laws through the official journals but it is always advisable to opt for professional help before you actually go ahead with your investment on Dubai property.

When you are buying a property in Dubai you need to rely on a good legal concern or individual and also an efficient financial advisor who is well aware of the pros and cons of property law in Dubai so as to help you to make the best moves.

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