Renew a Dubai driving licence: fees, eye test and late fine
Renewing a Dubai driving licence costs AED 300 if you are 21 or older (AED 100 if younger), plus an eye test…
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Health insurance in Dubai: who must pay for it, and the fines
In Dubai, the employer must insure its employees and the sponsor must insure the family members it sponsors, at no cost to…
DEWA move-in in Dubai: security deposit, fees and getting your deposit back
Connecting electricity and water in a rented Dubai home costs a refundable AED 2,000 deposit for a flat or AED 4,000 for…
Rental dispute in Dubai: how to file at the RDC, fees and documents
A rental dispute in Dubai starts at the Rental Disputes Center with a conciliation case. The fee is 3.5% of the annual…
Ejari in Dubai: how to register a tenancy contract, documents and fees
Registering a Dubai tenancy contract in Ejari costs AED 177.75 through the Dubai REST app or the DLD website, or AED 220…
UAE overstay fine: AED 50 a day, grace periods and how to pay
Overstaying a UAE visit, tourist or residence visa costs AED 50 a day under ICP's current fees. Residents get grace periods of…
Exchange a foreign driving licence in Dubai: eligible countries, fees and steps
Holders of a valid licence from one of 60 eligible countries and territories can exchange it for a Dubai licence without lessons…
Labour accommodation in the UAE: who must provide it and the standards
UAE establishments with 50 or more workers earning AED 1,500 a month or less must house them. Rooms allow at least 3…
Health and safety at work in the UAE: what employers and workers must do
UAE employers must protect workers from occupational risks, train them and report any injury or death at work to MoHRE within 48…
Domestic workers in the UAE: rights, employer duties and complaints
A domestic worker in the UAE is entitled to wages within 10 days of the due date, a paid day off a…
UAE employment contracts: fixed term, work models and non-compete
UAE private-sector contracts are fixed-term and renewable; renewals add to service. Six work models, probation up to 6 months, non-compete up to…
UAE work permits: the 13 types, validity and cost
Working in the UAE private sector needs a Ministry work permit. There are 13 types, most valid for two years; issuing or…