If you’ve ever tried to fill in an online checkout form from Dubai, you’ve probably stared blankly at the postcode field for longer than you’d like to admit. The UAE doesn’t use postcodes, zip codes, or any equivalent system — and there’s a specific reason for that. Here’s everything you need to know about how mail actually works in Dubai, including how to send and receive post, what to type when a website demands a postcode, and the two address systems that replaced traditional postal codes. Why Doesn’t Dubai Have Postcodes? The short answer: Dubai simply never needed them. Postcodes…
Author: Fahad Al Sheri
Fahad Al Sheri
Fahad Al Sheri has spent the better part of five years in the UAE watching how quickly this country moves — and making sure readers are never the last to know. As UAE News & Business Editor at What's Hot in UAE, he covers the policies, infrastructure projects, and regulatory changes that shape daily life across all seven emirates.His work sits at the intersection of government affairs and ground-level impact. A new bridge that cuts your commute by nine minutes. A change to end-of-service rules that affects your contract. A metro expansion that unlocks a new part of the city. These are the stories Fahad follows from announcement to delivery.Before joining What's Hot in UAE, Fahad contributed to regional business and current affairs coverage across several UAE-based platforms, developing a network of sources within government communications, urban planning, and the private sector. He reads every official gazette update so you don't have to.Based in Dubai, he covers the UAE with the attention to detail that only comes from genuinely living inside the story.Follow Fahad's work on Muck Rack and Mastodon.
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Over 275 million rides were taken on the Dubai Metro last year, making it one of the busiest urban rail networks in the Middle East. Most people know how to tap in and tap out. But there’s a lot more going on beneath the surface — and knowing it will make every journey faster, cheaper, and more comfortable. Here are 10 Dubai Metro tips that most regular riders have never come across. Dubai Metro Quick Reference DetailInfoLinesRed Line, Green LineTotal stations53 (47 Red, 20 Green, with overlap)Operating hours (weekdays)5:00am – 12:00amOperating hours (Friday)10:00am – 1:00amOperating hours (Saturday)5:00am – 1:00amMinimum fareDhs3.00Maximum…
July 2026 is bringing a wave of changes to Dubai that residents and visitors genuinely need to know about. From major travel and visa updates to the return of the city’s biggest summer festival, here is a comprehensive rundown of everything taking effect next month — and what it means for you. ChangeEffective DateWho It AffectsDubai Summer Surprises returns2 July 2026EveryoneSchools close for summer3 July 2026Families, commutersUAE visa grace period ends9 July 2026Residents with visa issuesEmirates free hotel offer ends12 July 2026Travellers flying EmiratesArmenia visa-free access ends1 July 2026Non-UAE-citizen residentsEtihad Rail passenger serviceLate June / July bookingsAnyone travelling Abu Dhabi–FujairahFlexible…
If you drive in Sharjah, there is an important parking change coming this week. From Wednesday, 1 July 2026, paid parking hours across Sharjah will run from 8 AM to midnight — an extension of the previous operating window. The change covers all paid parking zones in Sharjah City, Kalba, Khorfakkan, and Al Dhaid. Make sure to take note of the Sharjah paid parking hours July 2026 update if you drive in these areas. What Is Changing? Sharjah Municipality has confirmed that paid parking meters will now operate until midnight across its approximately 124,000 paid parking spaces. To clarify, these…
Summer rain in the UAE sounds like a paradox, but it is very real — and this week it is happening again. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) confirmed three days of rain across the Emirates from Tuesday, 23 June, through Thursday, 25 June 2026, with the Eastern Emirates bearing the brunt of the showers. If you have never witnessed summer rain in the UAE, it is worth understanding what causes it, which areas get it most, and what to do when it hits. Why Does It Rain in the UAE in Summer? Most UAE residents associate rain with the…
Grand Theft Auto VI is officially available for pre-order in the UAE, and in this article, we’ll cover the GTA 6 UAE price pre-order details along with everything you need to know about the game’s release. With a confirmed release date of 19 November 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. After years of anticipation and a development budget estimated at up to $2 billion, the game is shaping up to be the biggest entertainment launch of 2026 — and the price tag reflects it. GTA 6 UAE Price in Dirhams According to the UAE PlayStation Store, GTA 6…
Complete Salik Dubai guide 2026 — which roads have toll gates, how much each pass costs, how to register and top up your account, and what happens if you run out of credit. Continue Reading Salik Dubai 2026 — What It Is, Which Roads Have Tolls & How to Top Up
Dubai traffic fines 2026 — how much each violation costs, the black points system, how to check outstanding fines, and how to pay them. Continue Reading Dubai Traffic Fines 2026 — How Much, How to Pay & How to Contest Them
If your landlord has just sent you a rent increase notice, the RERA Rent Calculator is the first tool you should open. It tells you — in under a minute — whether the proposed increase is legal, what the maximum allowed increase actually is, and gives you the data you need if you choose to push back. Here is how to use it and what the rules behind it really mean. What Is the RERA Rent Calculator? The RERA Rent Calculator (also called the Rental Index Calculator) is an official tool published by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). It is…
Dubai gets a solid number of public holidays every year, but planning around them requires understanding which dates are fixed and which depend on the moon. Here is a list of all official UAE public holidays in 2026, including confirmed and expected Islamic dates, with notes on private-sector vs public-sector entitlements. For your convenience, these UAE Public Holidays 2026 are organised by both date and category. How UAE Public Holidays Work The UAE has two categories of public holidays: As you plan for UAE Public Holidays 2026, note that both fixed and Islamic dates are included within these groups. Additionally,…