Administrations and services Île D'Abu Dhabi

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.

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.