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Living in the UAE

Hessa Street Upgrade: What Is Open and What Phase II Changes

The Hessa Street upgrade is open—but “four minutes” is not a promise for your whole commute. RTA opened the completed 4.5km section between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road on 19 April 2026. My take: this is worth paying attention to if that section sits on your route. It is not a reason to…

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Living in the UAE

Dubai NYE Transport: Metro, Road Closures and Getting Home

I would settle the journey home before choosing where to stand for Dubai’s New Year’s Eve fireworks. A station on the map is not a complete plan: you need the permitted entrance, the walk after midnight and a fallback if the route changes. For a Downtown night, my starting point would be rail plus a…

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Living in the UAE

Dubai Drivers: Avoid Rain-Related Traffic Fines

Do not turn a rain journey into a test of nerve. Slow down, leave more room and keep the phone out of your hands. I would postpone a non-essential trip before trust a familiar road covered by water. Getting through once is not evidence that the next driver—or the next minute—will be safe. For Dubai…

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Living in the UAE

UAE Traffic Fine Instalments: Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Payment Options

Yes, there are ways to pay UAE traffic fines in instalments. No, they are not one nationwide, fee-free plan. Start with the authority that issued your fine, then compare the payment routes actually offered for it. RTA’s Tabby option, Dubai Police’s instalment service and a bank’s credit-card conversion are different arrangements. I would choose by…

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