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Downtown Dubai is the area that is best known for its world-class skyline. The Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Fountain, Dubai Opera and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard are all within the same major urban district, offering a unique combination of sights, shopping, dining, culture and entertainment. The most obvious benefit for the first-time visitor is convenience – several of the main attractions can be done in one trip. The area boasts luxury apartments, hotels, restaurants, public spaces and easy access to Dubai Metro and major roads for residents.  Where Is Downtown Dubai? The district is located in the heart…

Mina Rashid Screening Center former SEHA COVID-19 drive-through screening center in Dubai, has been closed and is no longer in operation. It’s also not included in Dubai Health’s current list of medical fitness centres for UAE residence visa medicals. Visas requiring a medical test should be taken at an approved Dubai Health Medical Fitness Center, and the current process through the Salem Portal should be followed by the applicant. Mina Rashid Screening Center Current Status The Dubai Health Medical Fitness Center is no longer in operation at the former Mina Rashid. The location was used as an SEHA drive-through testing…

FAB Balance Check can be checked through several convenient methods, depending on the type of account or card you hold. Customers can check their balance and recent transactions using FAB Mobile, online banking, or an ATM. Instead of the prepaid-card balance enquiry service, Ratibi cardholders use a separate one. Eligible employees can use Ratibi, FAB’s payroll product, to collect their wage on a traditional bank account or on a prepaid card. This guide explains the different ways to check your balance, what you need to know, and some pitfalls you may run into. Quick Ways to Check Your FAB Balance…

Searching for an NBAD balance inquiry can be confusing because National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) no longer operates as a separate bank. NBAD merged with First Gulf Bank (FGB) in April 2017 to form First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB). According to FAB, the new brand commenced trading on April 2, 2017.  This means that the old customers of NBAD should now avail themselves of FAB’s banking services. It will depend on what type of bank account you have, or whether you are using a FAB card or a prepaid product like Ratibi. What Happened to NBAD? In 2017, National…

RPay balance enquiry enables salary card holders to find out the balance available on their salary card. Al Rostamani International Exchange offers RPay as a WPS payroll card, with the official mobile app allowing you to check RPay/C3 balances. You may also obtain a balance via an appropriate ATM or call the provider if you’re not able to access the app. All you have to do is use an official Al Rostamani channel, and the process is easy. This article is about the options when there’s no balance displayed, possible charges, card types, and the official support options. What Is…

Ajman parking timing is generally divided into paid and free periods for public parking. Charges are typically due during the main charge period, and most of the time parking is free during the break or on other days or public holidays. Depending on the classification of the parking area, some may have other rules. Regular parking fees begin at AED 1 for 30 minutes, and drivers will be able to pay using various options, including SMS. It is important to verify the parking sign prior to departing the vehicle, because parking conditions change, and special parking areas, seasonal arrangements, and…

You can’t always get a competitive return on your savings in a regular bank account. The UAE customer finds the most attractive digital savings account is the FAB iSave Account, as it offers a promotional return on funds deposited for UAE customers in the account with zero minimum balance and no limit on withdrawals.  The key here is that the advertised 5.60% annual interest rate is not on every dirham that is already held with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), but is offered on only eligible new funds. This campaign is in effect from 1 September 2026 to 31 December…

Sobha Realty Metro Station is an R36 station on the Dubai Metro Red Line, which serves the Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lakes Towers areas. The station is also linked to the Dubai Tram that takes you to JBR, Marina Walk, Palm Jumeirah, and other nearby destinations. Dubai Marina Metro Station is the previous name of the station, which was renamed in 2021. The station offers connectivity to central Dubai, DMCC, Mall of the Emirates, & south Red Line stations. It is situated on Sheikh Zayed Road, and thus it plays a crucial role for residents, commuters, and tourists for public…

Al Barsha Police Station is a Dubai Police station situated in Al Barsha South First, Dubai, on Al Khail Road (E44). The station is open 24 hours a day for police help and other services. Residents and visitors may dial 999 in an emergency or 901 for any non-emergency inquiries or service assistance. In addition, several services are available online and via Smart Police Stations, making it not always necessary to visit Dubai Police. This page provides all essential information on the station’s location, how to contact the station, timings of the station, services available at the station, transportation to…

Ousha Al Suwaidi was one of the most important Emirati poets of the 20th century and was a leading figure in the art of Nabati poetry. She was born in Al Ain in 1920 and began to sing her poetry in the literary context and became known at a young age. Later, her work was closely connected with Emirati identity, memory, culture, and experience of life in the Arabian Gulf. She was known as “Fatat Al Arab” or “Girl of the Arabs” and became significant as she broke into a literary tradition that was predominantly male. Her poems were about…