Today, Emirates formally launched UAE delivery for online purchases made on US websites (Amazon.com, Walmart etc). This has been in beta stage for sometime. Incidentally, Emirates is not the first to provide such services. There are several players doing this including Aramex … [Read more...] about Shipping Options From US To UAE
Saudi eVisa Extended to US / UK / Schengen Visa Holders from All Nationalities
Till only a few days ago, visit to Saudi was largely limited to business travelers, workers and their families. Pilgrims were allowed to visit the holy cities of Mecca and Madina but other travel was restricted. Things are changing and fast. In September, Saudi Arabia … [Read more...] about Saudi eVisa Extended to US / UK / Schengen Visa Holders from All Nationalities
Best Credit Cards in UAE (October 2019)
In a previous post, I had written about some of the best credit cards in UAE as on August 2019. This is the second part of the series. In my opinion, these are some of the best credit cards to consider in October 2019. FAB Elite Infinite / Infinite / Signature / Platinum … [Read more...] about Best Credit Cards in UAE (October 2019)
Buy Marriott Points at 30% Discount & Best Uses in UAE
Till October 18, 2019, Marriott is offering 30% discount on purchase of points. You need to buy a minimum of 2,000 points and you can buy up to 100,000 points. This is twice the usual limit of 50,000 points. It means you can buy points at an effective rate of 0.88 cents (AED … [Read more...] about Buy Marriott Points at 30% Discount & Best Uses in UAE
Etihad and Abu Dhabi Airport to Trial Autonomous Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are a common sight in predominantly transit airports such as Abu Dhabi or Dubai. In fact, I have witnessed some heated discussion in the blogosphere where it is alleged that passengers of a certain nationality tend to abuse the wheelchair facility. It is … [Read more...] about Etihad and Abu Dhabi Airport to Trial Autonomous Wheelchairs
