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Useful Information |
Dubai has a good health service and telecommunications infrastructure.
See below for some useful information to help you when living in Dubai.
Emergency Services
Fire 997Ambulance 998 / 999
Police 999
Other useful number:
Directory enquiries 181
Operator assistance 100
Time 140
Airport enquiries 2066666
UAE dialing codes:
Abu Dhabi 02 Sharjah 06
Al Ain 03 Ras Al Khaimah 07
Dubai / Jebel Ali 04 Fujeirah 09
Household Help
If you require the services of a fulltime housemaid you will be responsible for arranging sponsorship which costs about Dhs 5,000 per annum. There are also a number of maid services which can arrange drop off and collection and charge about Dhs 20-25 per hour.Home Help: Tel. 3555100
Molly Maid: Tel. 3988877
Pest Control
If you have an insect invasion or other pest issues there are a number of companies who will be willing to help you. These two have been established for a number of years and have a good local reputation for reliability and good service:Jumeriah Pest Control Tel. 3964721
Ridapest Tel. 3437663.
Pets & Vets:
Cats and dogs must be kept up to date with their vaccinations and are required to wear a Municipality ID disc. Those found roaming without one are likely to be taken and put down.If you are looking for a pet then the K9 Friends rescue service is a good place to start. Tel: 347 4611.
There are a number of kennels who will look after your pet when you are on holiday: The Doghouse Tel. 3471807 Dubai Kennels & Cattery Tel. 2851646
Vets
Veterinary Hospital Tel. 3442498
Jumeirah Veterinary Clinic Tel. 2942276
Schools & Nurseries
Expats will have to pay fees for the education of their children in both nurseries and schools. The fees are generally very high although there is a wide choice and the teaching standards, facilities and range of extracurricular activities are excellent. The Ministry of Education makes regular inspections of schools to ensure that standards are being upheld. Most schools require a uniform.
Nurseries: These usually run for 4 hours in the morning and cost between Dhs 3,000-12,000 per year.
Primary Schools: For children aged 4 1/2 -11 years. Hours are from 8am-1pm and fees range from Dhs 10,000-20,000 per annum.
Secondary Schools: For children aged 11-18 years. Hours are from 8am-3pm and fees are between Dhs 15,000 and 45,000