Media United Arab Emirates

The official website of the Dubai Tourism Department (DTCM). It gives general information on the UAE, on the sights of Dubai or on its hotels and restaurants, but also, and this is to be noted, tabs "to spend your retirement in Dubai", "to study in Dubai" and "to open your business in Dubai". In the "What's on" section, there is an official calendar of all the events taking place in Dubai. A practical tool to see at a glance all the interesting things that can happen during your visit in Dubai. Downloadable application as well.

The newspaper for French-speaking people abroad that allows you to know everything about expatriate life and life abroad. Present in over 65 countries, Abu Dhabi is covered by the Dubai edition and even an application is downloadable. It's quite useful for keeping up with the latest news from the Emirates as they generally echo the latest laws and changes in the country. It is also a relay of all the French organizations present in the country. Reading it daily is a good reflex to adopt when you move to the country.

The reference site of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Office, translated into several languages, including French. Lots of general and practical information on the emirate as a whole, under the following tabs: What to do? Where to go? What to see? Plan your trip, Events and Business. The Events section lets you see at a glance all the Emirate's cultural events: very practical! To find your way around, you can select either the city of Abu Dhabi, the Al Aïn region or the Dhafra region.

Created in 2016, this site is an online magazine available only in French and English and which keeps you up to date with good business, cultural, gastronomic, tourist, lifestyle tips, openings not only in Dubai, but also in the other emirates. It is dedicated above all to expatriates and residents of Dubai, but also to tourists seeking practical information before and during their stay. It also has a strong presence on social networks. To be consulted without moderation! However, updating leaves something to be desired.

Madame Magazine is the first French and English monthly lifestyle magazine for women living on the shores of the Persian Gulf. The magazine gives advice and addresses on culture, gastronomy, hotels, fashion, beauty and luxury. Each year, a guide to the Emirates is also published with all the escapades, cultural information and good tips! It is published in the Emirates and distributed free of charge, and can be downloaded. A magazine that is very much followed by the expatriate community.

Skype, WhatsApp and FaceTime are currently blocked in the Emirates. These applications don't work for making phone calls, but for sending text and voice messages. When you try to make a call, you'll hear the person you're talking to, but they won't hear you. Some people counter the security systems by using VPNs, which are strictly forbidden in the United Arab Emirates. Etisalat and Du offer "BOTIM" as a substitute, which works very well. Zoom and Teams also work.

The website of the French Embassy of the United Arab Emirates. The information provided on the UAE is comprehensive, up-to-date and organized in general chapters; it allows for an in-depth knowledge of the country as well as a better understanding of Abu Dhabi's place within the Emirates. Essential to consult for travel advice and the latest news on health measures and travel restrictions and conditions.