Housing

Dubbed as "bachelor eviction drive", authorities in Dubai have been cracking down against single, low-income workers residing in areas devoted for families. The Dubai Municipality implemented such measure as it believes overcrowding in apartments strain the infrastructure such as...

Some Filipinos have raised concerns against real estate agents who refuse to rent out apartment in certain Dubai buildings because of stereotypes about Filipinos, according to media reports. They accuse property brokers of making generalizations that Filipinos tend to overcrowd...

In case you are sending balikbayan boxes to the Philippines using LBC, be aware that there are prohibited items that must not be included. radioactive materials drain cleaners/solvents poisons and infectious substances magnets compressed gases flammable items corrosives explosives Following such guidelines ensures prompt delivery of your balikbayan...

There are countless couples in Dubai living together even though they are not married. For a Muslim country like Dubai, couples who get caught living under the same room outside marriage may be arrested or prosecuted. The fact that...

Home renters in Dubai are calling for more tougher laws to regulate home lease contracts, particularly refunds of security deposits paid to landlords upon receiving the keys. Indian expat Tom Bosco, 34, feels helpless about it. "Authorities must tighten laws surrounding...

Buying a home or a property in Abu Dhabi can be a very complicated and expensive process. Because of this, most expats choose to rent an apartment instead. When renting an apartment, there are rules and policies that an...

Amid fears of turning their homes into crowded dwellings, real estate agents and landlords in the United Arab Emirates are increasingly avoiding Filipino tenants who wish to rent residential properties there. Popular concerns include Filipino tenants tend to sublease properties...