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Reviewed 21 September 2026How to check your Dubai visa status
Use GDRFA’s official record and know what to do when a result is missing.
New · HousingHow to cancel Ejari after moving out
Close the tenancy with a clean handover file and official cancellation proof.
New · UtilitiesHow to close DEWA and get the final bill
Choose the right date, track the final bill and protect the deposit record.
New · JobsHow to check an end-of-service calculation
Separate gratuity, final salary, leave and other settlement lines.
New · InsuranceHow to prepare an ILOE claim
Check the policy record, evidence and live claim conditions before filing.
New · TransportShould you buy a parking subscription?
Compare actual parking zones and usage before paying for a permit.
New · ConsumerHow to file a useful consumer complaint
Organise proof, request one remedy and use the right regulator.
New · SafetyHow to report cybercrime in Dubai
Stop further loss, preserve digital evidence and report safely.
New · FamilyNewborn birth certificate: first steps
Check names and prepare the family documents before applying.
New · ServicesHow to recover UAE Pass safely
Handle a new phone, changed number or unexpected approval request.
More resident guides
Reviewed 20 September 2026How to file a labour complaint in Dubai
Prepare the evidence, use MOHRE’s official route and keep the case focused.
New · IdentityLost your Emirates ID? Do this next
Protect the missing card and use the ICP replacement service safely.
New · UtilitiesHow DEWA move-in works after Ejari
Current deposits, activation charges, payment steps and expected timing.
New · SafetyHow to report a lost item in Dubai
Choose the right lost-property desk and prepare a useful police report.
New · DrivingHow to activate a Salik tag correctly
Avoid plate-detail mistakes and confirm activation before using toll roads.
New · BankingHow to dispute a UAE bank charge
Secure the account, document the complaint and understand Sanadak escalation.
New · FamilyHow to check Dubai school fees
Compare official school information with the real full-year family cost.
New · VisasPreparing for a Dubai medical fitness test
Check the correct service, documents, centre and result route before attending.
New · DrivingHow to check and pay Dubai traffic fines
Verify the vehicle and fine before paying through an official channel.
New · ServicesDubaiNow: a practical setup guide
Set up securely, connect the right accounts and review every UAE Pass approval.
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