Layla Hassan

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Layla Hassan writes Gulf Times Now’s guides — the practical, checkable answers to moving to the Gulf, living here, working here and starting a business. Her brief is service journalism: what the rule actually is, what it costs, what it takes and what changed, written so a reader can act on it the same day.

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Abu Dhabi Market Stall Permit: Fees Explained

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Selling at an Abu Dhabi market or exhibition costs AED 100 per non-food activity, AED 300 for food, via the Izhal Permit. Full TAMM requirements.

Abu Dhabi Fishing Licence: AED 120 a Year

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A recreational fishing licence in Abu Dhabi costs AED 120 annually or AED 30 weekly. Covers surf fishing and spearfishing. Full TAMM fees explained.

Dubai Alcohol Licence: Free, But Still Required

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Dubai's resident alcohol licence has been free since January 2023, down from AED 270. Still required for retail purchase, needs just an Emirates ID.

Dubai’s International Driving Licence: Fees

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Dubai's RTA international driving licence costs AED 197, valid one year. Japan requires an extra separate document RTA's standard licence does not cover.

Abu Dhabi Jet Ski Licence: AED 300 Inspection Fee

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Licensing a jet ski or marine craft in Abu Dhabi costs AED 300 for the on-site inspection, with a 30-day service time. Full TAMM requirements explained.
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Abu Dhabi Vehicle Impounding: Fees for Each Step

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Abu Dhabi's Smart Vehicle Impounding costs AED 15/day, the release certificate AED 100, and leaving it uncollected adds AED 50-100 more. Full guide.

Abu Dhabi Traffic Points: 24-Point Licence Rule

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At 24 traffic points, Abu Dhabi drivers must surrender their licence, free but mandatory. How points attach to a licence and the AED 100 clearance cert.

Dubai nol Card Refund: Cash vs Transfer Cost

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A cash nol card refund costs 2.5% or AED 5, whichever is higher. Transferring to another nol card is free. Full RTA refund process and timeline.

Dubai Bus on Demand: Fares and How It Works

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Dubai Bus on Demand costs AED 5 per zone trip, AED 7 interzone, AED 4 per extra passenger. How RTA's app-based shared shuttle actually works.
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