New Visa Rates for Abu Dhabi

While I was surreptitiously stalking the news feed of my Facebook.  I found one news that made me clap with glee.  And for people working abroad any news  about lesser expenditures is always good news.  For those who are considering to visit UAE for the next few months, you will be so happy that the rates for visa will go down effectively August this year.

Below are the new rates for any type of visa you will be using in entering UAE:

VISA FEES
Type of visa	Fees in Dhs
Short Entry (visit) Visa	500 (1 month)
Long Entry (visit) Visa	1,000 (3 months)
Multiple Entry Visa	2,000
Entry Visa for Study	1,000
Renewal of Study Visa	500
Entry Visa for Medical Treatment	1,000
Renewal of Medical Treatment Visa	500
Entry Visa for Expos and Conferences	100
Tourism Entry Visa	100
Renewal of Tourism Visa	500
Entry Visa for GCC State Residents	100
Renewal of GCC State Resident's Visa	500
Entry Visa for GCC State Resident's Companions	100
Renewal of GCC State Residents Companions' Visa	200
Mission Entry Visa	200
Transit Entry Visa	100

So what are you waiting for?  Visit your nearest travel agent and book that flight to Abu Dhabi now.  While we are at it, Philippine Airlines will have their first flight to Abu Dhabi effective this October 2013 (shameless plugging).  Check out their website for the rates and grab the early bird rates.

For the full news of the visa rates, click this link from Gulf News. 

Iftar 2013

Just when Ramadan is almost over, I remembered the best thing about this occasion here in UAE.  If you are a big foodie like me, this is a great time to avail of Iftars being offered by almost all food establishments here in Abu Dhabi.  Below are some of the restaurants and hotels who offer great deals that suit any wallet:

ROYAL ORCHID RESTAURANT
Location: Tourist Club Area
Theme:  Thai, Chinese and Mongolian
Price: AED 65
02 677 9911
www.theroyalorchidgroup.com

KWALITY INDIAN RESTAURANT
Location:  Al Markaziyah
Theme: Indian
Price: AED 59
02 672 7337

JIMMY'S KILLER PRAWNS
Location:  Mushrif Mall
Theme: African 
Price:  AED 99
www.jimmyskillerprawns.com

ITALIANISSIMO
Location: Al Reem Island
Theme: Italian and Arabic
Price:  AED 140
02 671 6812

SEVILLA AND WANASAH
Location:  Al Raha Beach Hotel
Theme:  Oriental
Price:  AED 175
02 508 0555
 
ATAYEB RESTAURANT
Location:  YasViceroy Hotel
Theme:  Arabic
Price:  AED 185
02 656 0600

AMALFI
Location: Le Royal Meridien's
Theme:  Italian
Price:  AED 145
02 674 2020

18⁰
Location:  Hyatt Capital Gate
Theme: Eastern Mediterranean
Price:  AED 180++
02 596 1235

GINGER ALL DAY DINING
Location:  Paark Rotana
Theme: Arabic
Price:  AED 160
02 657 3333

SAHAARA TENT
Location:  InterContinental Abu Dhabi
Theme:  Arabic
Price: AED 175 ++
800 423 463

ROSEWATER
Location:  Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
Theme:  European and Arabic
Price:  AED 185++
02 811 5555

JING ASIA
Location:  Crowne Plaza Yas Island
Theme: Arabic and International
Price:  AED 165
02 656 3000

GIORNOTTE
Location:  The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Theme:  International
Price:  AED 195
02 818 8282

THE EASTERN MANGROVES HOTEL & SPA
Location: Sheik Zayed St.,
Theme:  International and Arabic
Price:  AED 175++
02 656 1000

Details are taken from Abu Dhabi week.  More listings are available on these links:

Timeout Abu Dhabi

Gulf News 

And if perhaps the budget is not enough, almost all fast food at the mall have their own version of Iftar.  Visit the nearest mall and check if out.  Ramadan Kareem!