If you have an Al Ansari Exchange prepaid card (the one for remittances, salary, or personal use), checking your balance is something you end up doing almost every week. It’s really annoying when you go to pay or withdraw and the card says no money — especially if you thought your remittance or salary hit. … Read more

If you have a Lulu Exchange prepaid card (the one they give for remittances or salary payments), checking your balance is something you’ll do almost every month. It’s super annoying when you go to pay and the card declines because you didn’t know how much was left. I’ve used Lulu cards myself and asked friends … Read more

If you have a Ratibi card from one of the UAE banks (mostly used by companies to pay salaries), checking your salary credit or balance is something you’ll need to do every month. Nothing worse than waiting for payday and not knowing if the money has come in yet. Here’s the simple, updated guide for … Read more

If you use the Hafilat card for Sharjah buses, you know how annoying it is to tap at the machine and get that “insufficient balance” message while everyone waits. It happens to all of us — especially when you’re rushing to work or coming back late. Here’s the simple, up-to-date way to check your Hafilat … Read more

If you’re living or working in Dubai (or anywhere in the UAE), you probably already know about ILOE – the Involuntary Loss of Employment insurance. It’s that mandatory insurance for private sector employees that started a few years back. If your company didn’t pay it on time or there was any issue, you can get … Read more

If you love fishing in Dubai and want to do it the right way, you need a fishing licence. Without one, you can get a fine (usually 500 to 2,000 AED) and they can take your gear. I checked the process a few months ago with a friend and asked around in fishing groups — … Read more

Getting your Emirates ID biometrics done is one of those things you can’t skip if you’re new here, renewing, or replacing a lost card. It’s just fingerprints + photo, but finding the right center and booking can be a pain if you don’t know where to look. I’ve done it a few times myself and … Read more

If you use the NOL card for Dubai Metro, buses, water buses, trams, or parking, checking your balance regularly is super important. Nothing worse than reaching the gate, tapping your card, and getting that “insufficient balance” message while everyone behind you waits. In this updated 2026 guide I explain every single way to check your … Read more

If you have an NBAD prepaid card (National Bank of Abu Dhabi, now part of First Abu Dhabi Bank – FAB), checking your balance and recent transactions is something you’ll probably need to do quite often. Whether you’re shopping, traveling, paying bills, or just want to keep an eye on your spending, knowing your card … Read more

If you’re trying to get your Dubai driving license right now (new license, transfer from another country, or renewal after many years), then chances are you have to pass the DPI test first. People call it different names: DPI theory test, RTA computer test, the first driving exam… but it’s all the same thing — … Read more