Maternity Services are No Longer Excluded From Health Insurance Coverage

In the past, maternity insurance plans in Dubai often required a one-year or longer waiting time. As a result, new parents were required to get maternity insurance far before the date of conception in order to ensure coverage for their maternity care costs. This all changed when in 2013, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) announced …

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Homeschooling in the UAE: Things you should consider

When schools across the UAE were forced to close in March 2020 to combat the spread of COVID-19, students were suddenly expected to learn from home – while sticking to class schedules and rules. Parents had to quickly create the ideal learning environment at home, ensuring access to Internet services, computers, and other learning requirements. …

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Your Guide to Getting a Dubai Health Card for Children

Moving abroad with your family means you get to experience a new home together. But it also means you have to do some planning. Whether you are expecting a child or already have children, you’re going to need to think about how you’ll care for their health before relocating to Dubai. Did you know that …

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What is The Cost of Medical Insurance for Parents in the UAE?

While news of soaring insurance prices might not be new, there’s been a steep rise in the cost of UAE health insurance for dependent parents recently. Our Cost of International Health Insurance Report for 2021 again shows Dubai ranking among the highest locations in the world, and according to a 2019 article in the Gulf …

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The best places to live in Dubai for families (updated 2023)

Moving to Dubai with your family? You’ll be relieved to know that it is one of the most secure cities in the world, as the city took the seventh spot in the Numbeo Safety Index 2023, ahead even of Zurich (Switzerland) and Munich (Germany). Beyond this, you’ll also be glad to know that there are …

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4 places to fall in love with if you’re working remotely in Dubai

Let’s say you have just been offered a job based in London, UK, but you and your wife are fascinated by Dubai and have always wanted an opportunity to truly immerse in the glamorous young city. What do you do? If your new company supports remote working – as many companies do nowadays – then …

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How to choose the best family health insurance in the UAE

Moving to the UAE opens the door to new possibilities and challenges. If you’re relocating with your family, you’ll be able to make memories somewhere new with your loved ones. No matter where you go in the world, your priority is to keep your family safe. Getting the best health insurance in UAE for family …

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How to raise an emotionally intelligent child

Think about yourself as a child and try to recall a time when you felt sad, frightened, or confused. Can you remember how the adults around you responded? There were likely two ways that the situation could have played out. In one scenario, the adults gave you plenty of space to express what you were …

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4 museums to visit with the kids in the UAE

With everything from beach breaks and desert camping to theme parks and ski slopes, it’s hard to run out of things to do in the UAE. But sometimes you might want to take a break from adventure and sightseeing to enjoy something more relaxing or educational. Fortunately, museums offer a great balance between entertainment and …

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Eid Al-Adha 2021: 5 things to do in Dubai, UAE

With Eid Al-Adha around the corner, have you listed all the things you want to do during the long holiday? Need some cool and inspiring ideas in Dubai for Eid Al-Adha 2021? The holiday will begin soon on July 19th and end on July 24th, giving everyone 4 days off, along with the weekend. To …

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