Gaurav is the co-founder of Social Kandura. An entrepreneur, petrolhead and self-confessed tech nerd, he covers what's new in Dubai, from cars and gadgets to the city's latest openings.
314 Articles181 CommentsThe first phase of the Sharjah Dubai road links opened on 4 November 2026, partly opening Al Taawun Interchange and several new bridges...
By Gaurav Prakash4 Nov 2026A new UAE 9 hour driving limit means no driver may spend more than nine hours behind the wheel in any 24 hours...
By Gaurav Prakash4 Nov 2026A UAE e-scooter permit 2027 rule means riders of e-scooters, e-bikes and small bikes will need an official permit from 1 January 2027,...
By Gaurav Prakash4 Nov 2026Approved doctors on the Ministry of Interior Bin Wariqa service can drive up to 40 km/h over the limit and use hard shoulders...
By Gaurav Prakash3 Nov 2026Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the Dubai delivery motorcycle monitoring system, a smart platform that records how delivery bikes are...
By Gaurav Prakash3 Nov 2026New UAE vehicle recall rules taking effect on 1 January 2027 mean that ignoring a recall notice from your car's dealer could see...
By Gaurav Prakash2 Nov 2026The UAE 5 car limit due on 1 January 2027 has been postponed by the Ministry of Interior pending a review. Here is...
By Gaurav Prakash1 Nov 2026Dubai Ride 2026 turned Sheikh Zayed Road into a cycling track on 1 November. Routes, timings, road closures, Dress Your Ride, rider numbers...
By Gaurav Prakash1 Nov 2026UAE petrol prices fall 24 fils a litre for November 2026, with Super 98 at AED 4.16. Here are the new rates, what...
By Gaurav Prakash31 Oct 2026The RTA expects traffic delays on some Dubai roads from 3:00am to 9:30am on Sunday, 1 November, for Dubai Ride 2026, and Dubai...
By Gaurav Prakash29 Oct 2026Put your brand in front of Dubai's most engaged lifestyle audience through sponsored stories, social campaigns and event partnerships.
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