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Choithrams has been part of Dubai’s shopping routine for decades, with dozens of stores tucked into residential towers, community malls and business districts across the city. Choithrams was started by Thakurdas Choithram Pagarani and is a family-owned business which is now overlooked by his son, Lekhu Thakurdas Pagarani. It was first founded in 1943 in
This is one of the most searched, and most genuinely nuanced, questions anyone considering relocating to or investing in Dubai can ask, which often comes in the mind of a non-Muslim, but he is too scared to ask. And the question is whether, as a non-Muslim, someone will face discrimination in the UAE and Dubai,
Surprisingly Yes. PhonePe now works in Dubai and across the UAE, thanks to a partnership between PhonePe and Dubai-based Mashreq Bank. This means Indian tourists, business travellers, and NRIs living in the UAE can use the app they already trust at home to pay for shopping, dining, and daily expenses in Dubai. Here’s everything you
You Land in the UAE. By the Time Your Luggage Arrives, You Have a Bank Account. Most countries greet you at the airport with a customs declaration form, a suspicious squint from an immigration officer, and the nagging anxiety of whether you declared that extra bottle of olive oil correctly. The UAE has a different
Jebel Ali Industrial Area: Dubai’s Powerhouse of Trade and Industry Jebel Ali is a key port city found inside Dubai (an emirate). It is situated around 30 miles or roughly 35 kilometres south-west of central Dubai, and rests along the southern side of the Persian Gulf. The past couple of decades have seen Jebel Ali
Opening a bank account in Dubai as an Indian NRI is entirely achievable — but since 2022, UAE banks have significantly tightened their KYC and AML requirements, and most Indian nationals walk in underprepared. This guide covers every step, every document, and every compliance trap you need to know before you apply. In This Article
Most cost-of-living guides about Dubai are either glamorised or misleading. This one is not. Real numbers, real scenarios, and real INR conversions at the current March 2026 exchange rate — for Indian families, professionals and investors considering Dubai. In This Article The Big Picture — What Does Dubai Actually Cost? Housing — The Biggest Line
In a joint statement, the Foreign Ministers of United Arab Emirates (UAE), Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar called for an immediate end to “the increasing restrictions by Israel on access to Islamic and Christian holy sites in occupied Jerusalem.” Also Read : Is Alcohol Available in UAE Markets? The statement condemned
Choosing a suitable bank in the UAE depends on your specific needs — low fees, high interest rate on savings, high-quality premium services, or simple accessibility. Although all UAE banks are modern, regulated and offer a high level of digitization, there are slight differences in how they serve their customers. This article will provide you