UAE Golden Visa: who qualifies, and for how long
The UAE Golden Visa is a renewable 10-year residence with no sponsor, for investors, property owners, entrepreneurs, top professionals and talents.
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Working hours and overtime in the UAE: the legal limits
UAE private-sector hours: 8 a day or 48 a week. Overtime max 2 hours a day at basic pay +25%, or +50%…
Notice period in the UAE: 30 to 90 days, and what you are owed
UAE notice periods run 30 to 90 days, set by contract and equal for both sides unless it favours the worker. Full…
Probation period in the UAE: how long, and how to leave
UAE probation lasts up to six months, once per employer. The employer gives 14 days' notice; you give a month to move…
Maternity and parental leave in the UAE: how many days?
UAE private-sector maternity leave is 60 days: 45 on full pay, 15 on half pay. Each parent gets 5 working days' parental…
How much sick leave do you get in the UAE?
After probation: up to 90 sick days a year in the UAE private sector: 15 full pay, 30 half pay, 45 unpaid.…
How many days of annual leave do you get in the UAE?
At least 30 days of paid leave for each year of service, and two days a month if you have worked more…
Is Dubai Miracle Garden worth it?
Yes if you like gardens, travel with children or want unusual photos. Adult tickets are AED 105 (VAT included) on the official…
Is Dubai safe for solo female travellers?
Yes. Dubai suits women travelling alone: women-only Metro carriages, pink-roofed taxis with female drivers and clear rules. Heat is the real hazard.
Is Deira safe?
Plan a Deira visit with a return route, hotel checks, souk precautions and official emergency numbers. City-wide figures are not a street-level…
When is Dubai most crowded?
December and January. In 2025 Dubai had 2.04 million visitors in December and 1.94 million in January, its two record months. July…
Is Dubai too hot in October?
Dubai in October: month-specific climate context, Global Village opening and a flexible outdoor/indoor plan. Climate averages are not a daily forecast.