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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Dubai Rent Prices June 2026: Which Areas Are Falling, Where Demand Holds, and What Tenants Should Do Now

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Dubai rent prices in June 2026 have softened by an average of 6.7 per cent emirate-wide, with premium areas like Downtown Dubai and Palm Jumeirah seeing drops of up to 15 per cent, as 120,000 new units entering the market shift negotiating power firmly toward tenants.

Gulf Residents Embrace Staycations as Five-Star UAE Hotels Drop Rates to Unprecedented Lows

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Gulf residents are turning to staycations in record numbers as regional geopolitical tensions and rising international travel costs make domestic options more attractive, while UAE five-star hotels offer summer packages at prices that would have been unimaginable a year ago.

Why Dubai Remains One of the World’s Safest Cities for Visitors and Residents in 2026

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In a world where news travels instantly and uncertainty spreads faster than reassurance, Dubai's position as a globally safe, stable and welcoming city deserves...

UAE Golden Visa 2026: Content Creators, Gamers, Nurses and Athletes Now Eligible for 10-Year Residency

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The UAE's 10-year Golden Visa now covers an expanded list of eligible categories including content creators, gamers, nurses, superyacht owners, researchers, athletes, and humanitarians, while a new mandatory AI-assisted health screening process takes effect from July 1, 2026.

Kuwait 2026: Rediscovering the Gulf’s Original Trading Hub and Its Vision for the Future

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Kuwait City does not often top travel wish lists. Sandwiched between Saudi Arabia and Iraq, with a coastline on the Gulf and a skyline...
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Abu Dhabi People of Determination Card: Free

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Abu Dhabi's People of Determination Card is free, issued in 1 working day. The linked parking permit needs kinship proof and takes 3 days. Full guide.

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.
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