A Visit to Global Village Dubai

Global Village Dubai

Global Village is the region’s largest and first-ever multi-cultural festival park that takes you on a journey across the world it combines cultures of 90 countries across the world at one place , offering an engaging experience to families through a wide variety of shopping, dining, entertainment and funfair activities in an open-air environment that is usually open throughout October till April 1st week. Here you can Experience the hustle and bustle of the street markets, discover unique handicrafts and watch age-old traditions brought back to life.The current admission fee is AED 15.

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There are four main sections in the Village. These sections consist of events and concerts, carnivals, food and shopping. The food aisle will have food from all over the world. Concerts, carnivals and shopping are the same.

Shopping: More than 3,500 shopping outlets  with 25+ country pavilions offering products from around the world.

 Dining :20+ multi-cultural restaurants and cafes offering authentic cuisines from around the world. •More than 120 multi-cultural food kiosks offering the truly authentic street food experience.

Carnaval : 60+ exhilarating rides and skill games for families’ children and thrill-seeker at Carnaval area.

Entertainment : 20,000+ entertainment and cultural shows .25+ concerts with International superstar singers’ every Friday of the season at 9 pm. Fireworks every Thursday and Friday.

Timing : Open only during winter.

Weekday:

Sat – Wed : 4:00pm – 12:00am
(last entry at 11:30pm)

Weekends & Public Holidays

Thu – Fri : 4:00pm – 1:00am
(last entry at 12:30am)

Price: AED 15/person

Website: https://www.globalvillage.ae/en/

RTA :Three metro stations in Dubai renamed

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed an agreement granting Mashreq Bank the naming rights of the ex-Sharaf DG Metro Station. Thus, the new name of the station has become Mashreq Metro Station. RTA would also rename two Dubai Metro stations namely Palm Deira and Nakheel Harbour and Tower to become: Gold Souq and Jabal Ali respectively.

It is noteworthy that RTA had launched the Dubai Metro stations naming rights initiative in 2009 and was the first of its kind worldwide. The initiative has made spectacular results from inception and attracted a host of partners. Thanks to the initiative, several brands have become so popular in Dubai such as the Mall of the Emirates and Deira City Centre of Majid Al Futtaim Group.

How to get Vat Refund in UAE?

How to get Vat Refund in UAE?

Applicants must submit the tax invoices on their purchases, marked with Tax-Free’ stickers issued by retail outlets registered in the system, along with their passport and credit card.

No limit is placed on the maximum amount that can be recovered if said amount is transferred to the tourist’s credit card.

The maximum amount is set at Dh7,000 per day for tax refund in case of cash payment.

This process can be carried out at self-service kiosks, as well as at tax refund offices located at ports of exit across the UAE.

The Authority asserted that to be refundable, tax invoices need to have been issued by the retail stores included in the Scheme and registered in the system; these venues can be identified by visibly showcasing ‘Tax-Free’ stickers on their storefronts.

WATCH THIS VIDEO FOR STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE FOR GETTING YOUR VAT REFUND

Who can take claim refund:

Any tourist shopping in stores located in the United Arab Emirates is eligible to reclaim a refund made on purchases provided that he or she fulfils certain conditions. 

Tourists who plan to apply for refunds must ensure that their purchases are from retailers that are participants in the “Tax Refund for Tourists Scheme”.The tourist in question must have the intention of leaving the UAE within ninety days from the day of purchase along with the products that bought.

RTA THEORY TEST

RTA THEORY TEST

Theory Test: The training course begins with theory lectures and it is mandatory to take all the lectures for 8 hours before starting practical training classes. 

(i) The theory test is carried out at the five authorised driving schools.

(ii) Don't forget to carry a relevant ID, driving file, two photos and theory test fee of Dh200.

(ii) A total of 35 questions on road signals, hazards and guidelines on safe-driving will be asked in either English, Arabic or Urdu, with more languages to be added later. Candidates who cannot read the touch-screen or are not computer literate can take the examination orally.

(iii) The first segment with 17 questions focuses on general traffic situations, and the candidate will need to answer a minimum of 11 correct to pass.

(iv) The second segment has 18 questions related to the specific driving licence the candidate requires and a minimum of 12 correct answers are required to be eligible for the road test.

(v) , a new segment was added to the Theory test. Called Risks Recognition Test, the test contains a few videos that depicts specific environmental conditions and asks the driver how he/she can cope with them.

PART-1

PART-2

PART-3

PART-4

RTA THEORY E- LECTURE

RTA THEORY E- LECTURE

LESSON 1: Attitude and Responsibilities of Driver

LESSON 2: Knowledge on Traffic Rules & Regulation

                                     LESSON 3:Characteristics of Road Users

                                               LESSON 4 :Driver Condition

                                                      LESSON 5 :The Environment

                     LESSON 6:Driving on Freeways, Traffic violations and route planning

                                    LESSON 7: HPT (Hazard perception training)

LESSON 8:Traffic Accidents case studies & what to do in an accident

PARKING TEST

SMART YARD TEST (PARKING TEST):

Smart yard test consists of 5 parking test which are:

1. Slope test
2. Emergency brake test
3. Angle parking test
4. Garage parking test
5. Parallel parking test

Please watch the tutorial video on each stage:

SLOPE TEST IN ENGLISH

SLOPE TEST IN HINDI

Emergency brake test

Angle parking test

Garage parking test

Parallel parking test

SMART YARD TEST

SMART YARD TEST:

Dubai parking test also known as smart yard test is a fully automatic parking test. The yard test comprises of five steps: parallel parking, side parking (60 degrees angle), garage parking, hill, and sudden braking. The smart testing yard enables the monitoring of multiple examinees at a time, which increases the intake of examinees and cuts the numbers on the waiting lists.
The process uses sophisticated technologies along with cameras and sensors fitted to testing vehicles to read the skills of examinees in the five-maneuver test and match them automatically to the approved testing standards.

Please watch below videos to know about the smart yard test stages in details.

SMART YARD TEST TUTORIAL IN ENGLISH-1

SMART YARD TEST TUTORIAL IN ENGLISH 2

Surveillance cameras

The smart testing yard is fitted with five surveillance cameras; four outside the testing vehicle to guide the examinee to the five manoeuvres, and one camera on board to verify the identity of the driver undertaking the test.
“The vehicle is fitted with more than 20 sensors to assist the examinee in avoiding a collision when approaching an obstacle,”

SMARTYARD TEST TUTORIAL IN HINDI

                                       

mart yard test consists of 5 parking test which are:

1. Slope test
2. Emergency brake test
3. Angle parking test
4. Garage parking test
5. Parallel parking test

How to obtain a driving license?

How to obtain a driving license?

If you are a UAE resident and want to drive a car in Dubai, you can apply for a driving license according to the terms & conditions for obtaining a driving license. However, if you have a driving license issued by your country, it is applicable for some countries to transfer the driving license with a UAE driving license, in accordance with UAE approved terms & conditions of the driving license transfer.

 

Steps:

General requirements for obtaining a driving license?

As a resident in Dubai an applicant can apply for a driving license, provided he/she meets the following requirements:

 

• Should be Seventeen years and six months age or above.
• Should be medically fit and should join the training & qualification program offered by one of the driving institutes that are approved by the Roads and Transport Authority.
• Pass both required tests (the theoretical and practical test).
• Those who are interested in obtaining a commercial driving Permit, should be subject to Driver's Medical Test.

Note: Only applicants who are completely 18 years old or above, shall be issued driving license.

Registration

You must meet follow the complete process, to obtaining a driving license, which includes but not limited to:

• Attending the training program in one of RTA approved training institutes.
• Passing the required tests.
• Paying the fees in order to get a driving license issued.

 

Fitness and Optical test 

You should successfully pass both tests (fitness and optical) from the approved concerned bodies. Hence, a medical report, to be rendered by a concerned doctor, is a prerequisite; be it by an approved doctor or a medical body authorized by RTA. The report should state your physical, optical and mental health, to insure your ability to drive safely on public roads. Vision enhancement devices such as contact lenses and glasses or any other related approved devices are permissible "if applicable".
Optical test should be conducted by one of the authorized optical centers, who shall send the test results electronically to the concerned bodies and institutes.
If you seek to obtain a commercial driving permit, you must clear a specialized medical test as per Federal Law.

Theoretical Test / Knowledge Test

You must pass the theoretical test, which is required to examine your knowledge and understanding about traffic laws and driving risk perception as well as awareness of safety procedures. 

• An electronic system linking all driving institutes is provided by RTA to standardize the theoretical test.
• For your convenience, the theoretical test is available in many language.
• In case of non-common languages, RTA will provide the prescribed solution after assessing the case.
• Passing the theory test is a mandatory step before the final On-Road test.

Yard Test

You must pass the yard test in order to obtain a driving license. This test should be cleared prior to the practical test on the road which is supervised by the RTA.

Assessment test

This test is designed to assess your competency and readiness, for the final On-Road test. The assessment test is a replica of the final test and is conducted after you pass stage 4 of the practical training.

On Road Driving test

After passing the theoretical test, you will be assessed practically in accordance with the testing plan set and approved by the Licensing Agency.