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Last full review: 23 October 2026
Visas & IDFree tool

Emirates ID renewal

Steps, documents and a late-fine calculator for renewing your Emirates ID with ICP.

Visas & IDFree tool

Golden Visa requirements

Routes, thresholds and a quick eligibility check for the 10-year UAE Golden Visa.

Visas & IDFree tool

Freelance visa Dubai

Compare the main routes to freelance legally in Dubai and estimate your first-year cost.

Housing & Bills

Ejari registration

Documents, fees and step-by-step instructions to register your Dubai tenancy contract.

DrivingFree tool

RTA fines & Salik

Check fines, top up Salik and estimate your monthly toll cost.

DrivingFree tool

Driving licence conversion

Check eligibility, documents and fees for swapping a foreign licence for a Dubai licence.

Housing & BillsFree tool

DEWA bill calculator

Estimate your monthly Dubai electricity bill from kWh, rent and VAT.

Work & HolidaysFree tool

Gratuity calculator

Calculate your UAE end of service gratuity from your basic salary and service dates.

Visas & IDFree tool

Visa overstay fine calculator

Estimate the fine for overstaying a UAE visit or residence visa.

Work & Holidays

UAE public holidays 2027

Expected 2027 UAE public holiday dates, moon-sighting notes and long-weekend ideas.

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