Education

Like most countries, Dubai has made a lot of efforts to make sure that quality education is what they bestow upon their children. A lot of expatriate schools have popped up simply because of the reason that expatriates occupy more than 80% of Dubai. Most schools are also English-speaking that has British, American and International Baccalaureate curricula. A school year is usually divided into 3 terms and school days can extend from 8 am to 2 or 3 pm. Every expatriate student has Arabic lessons. The mandatory age for children to start schooling is 5 years old. The American curriculum caters to students aged 5 years old to 14 years old while the British curriculum handles students starting from the age of 4 years old to 14 years old.

Holborn Assets

As morbid as it sounds, death can come for us unexpectedly. A sensible thing to do would be to set aside a will to leave our family with. It will save them from stress. A will would also avoid any technical and legal difficulties when it comes to your properties. It would also help reduce taxes upon your death and leave a long lasting legacy. At Holborn Assets, they’re no strangers when it comes to handling sensitive issues like this. It’s a tough topic to handle but it’s one that needs to be tackled before it’s too late. It’s a major part of planning what’s next for your family financially and still take care of them despite you not being around anymore. Having a will would also help you protect your assets and properties that you have built up over the years.

German data center opens in Dubai

German software giant SAP has launched its first data center in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), from which it plans to provide cloud-based services to local companies. Forbes reports that the facility is part of a $200m investment in the country, which will be accompanied by further investment in its channel partner programs and follows on the establishment of new headquarters in Dubai. Read more here

Dubai Creek in Dubai UEA

The Dubai Creek is where everything started. This is the place where the tribe of Bani Yas first settled. Nowadays, the saltwater creek flows between Deira and Bur Dubai. Water taxis are plenty for tourists to ride on and to enjoy taking in the sights while on the water. There’s also a dinner cruise for those who wants to eat. The best time to go is early in the morning or in the evening for peaceful moments. Tourists who enjoy history can also explore the oldest existing building in Dubai which is located in Al Fahidi Port. There’s a cable car for those who want to see Dubai Creek from above. Spices and gold are offered in every souk. Always remember to not accept the first price and bargain!