Last updated: May 2026
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using UAE Explained. By accessing or using this website in any way — whether reading an article, submitting the contact form, or following a link — you confirm that you have read these Terms, that you understand them, and that you agree to be bound by them.
If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please stop using the site. If you continue to use UAE Explained, that constitutes your ongoing acceptance of these Terms as they stand at the time of your visit.
1. Who These Terms Apply To
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern the relationship between UAE Explained (“we,” “us,” “our”), operating at uaeexplained.com, and you (“User,” “you,” “your”) — any person or entity that accesses or uses this website.
These Terms should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and our Disclaimer, both of which form part of the overall agreement between you and us. If you are accessing the site on behalf of an organization or business, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2. What UAE Explained Is
UAE Explained is an independent information and media website. We publish articles, guides, and general information about life, culture, travel, visas, employment, and daily practicalities in the United Arab Emirates. We are not affiliated with the UAE government, any official tourism body, any embassy, or any government-linked organisation.
Our content is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not intended as legal advice, immigration advice, financial advice, tax advice, or medical advice. You should not rely on it as a substitute for professional guidance in any of those areas. Please read our Disclaimer for a fuller explanation of this important point.
3. Permitted Use of This Website
You are welcome to visit UAE Explained and read our content for personal, non-commercial purposes. When using this site, you agree to the following:
- You will use the site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
- You will not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site, its hosting infrastructure, or any systems or networks connected to it.
- You will not use any automated tools, bots, scrapers, or crawlers to extract content from the site in bulk without our prior written permission.
- You will not copy, reproduce, republish, or distribute any of our content for commercial purposes without obtaining a licence from us first.
- You will not submit false, misleading, or abusive content through any contact form or other interactive feature on the site.
- You will not use this site in any way that could damage, overload, or impair its normal operation or the experience of other users.
We reserve the right to restrict or block access to the site for any user who violates these Terms or who we reasonably believe is misusing the site in any way.
4. Intellectual Property
Our Content
All content published on UAE Explained — including but not limited to articles, guides, graphics, illustrations, page layouts, and the overall design of the site — is owned by UAE Explained or its licensors and is protected by copyright law. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, or adapt any of our content without our prior written permission, except as expressly permitted by these Terms.
Personal and Non-Commercial Use
You are permitted to read, print, or save individual articles for your own personal, non-commercial use. If you wish to share something from the site, you are welcome to link to the original URL. What you may not do is copy an article in its entirety and republish it elsewhere — even if you credit the source — without asking us first.
Quotation and Attribution
Short quotations for the purposes of commentary, criticism, or journalism are generally permissible under fair dealing and fair use principles, provided the source is clearly attributed with a link back to the original article. If you are unsure whether a particular use is acceptable, contact us before proceeding.
Your Submissions
If you submit any content to us — whether via the contact form, a reader question, or any other mechanism — you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, publish, and adapt that content for any purpose connected with operating and promoting UAE Explained. We will not identify you personally without your permission, but we may use the substance of your question or feedback to inform our editorial content.
5. Accuracy of Content
We put real effort into making sure our articles are accurate and up to date. We research carefully, link to official sources wherever we can, and review our content regularly. That said, we cannot guarantee that every piece of information on this site is always completely accurate, current, or comprehensive.
The UAE is a fast-changing environment. Laws, visa regulations, government fees, and policies can change with relatively little public notice. By the time you read a particular article, the situation it describes may have evolved. Always verify time-sensitive information — particularly anything related to visas, immigration, or legal requirements — through official UAE government channels before taking any action based on what you have read here.
We do not accept liability for any errors, omissions, or outdated information in our content. Nothing on this site constitutes professional advice of any kind. Please read our Disclaimer for a more complete explanation of this.
6. Third-Party Links
UAE Explained contains links to third-party websites — official government portals, news organisations, visa application systems, and other useful resources. These links are provided for your convenience and as a service to our readers.
We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability. The fact that we link to a third-party website does not imply that we endorse or recommend it. When you click a link that takes you off UAE Explained, you are subject to the terms and privacy policies of the destination site.
We try to ensure that the links we include are useful and reliable, but links can go out of date. If you find a broken or outdated link on our site, please let us know via the Contact page.
7. Advertising and Affiliate Links
UAE Explained carries advertising served through Google AdSense. This allows Google to display ads on our pages based on your browsing interests and the content you are reading. We earn revenue when users view or interact with these ads. We have no direct control over which specific advertisements appear.
Some of our articles may also contain affiliate links — links to products or services through which we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking. Affiliate links are used only for products and services that we genuinely believe are useful to our readers. We do not recommend something solely for the sake of earning a commission, and affiliate relationships never influence our editorial content.
Where affiliate links or paid partnerships exist, we endeavor to disclose them clearly. For more detail on how advertising works on this site, see our Privacy Policy.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
UAE Explained is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, about the operation of the site, the accuracy or completeness of the content, or the availability of the site at any given time.
We do not guarantee that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant that any information on the site is suitable for your specific purposes. You use this site entirely at your own risk.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, UAE Explained and its operators, contributors, and partners will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of this website or from your reliance on any content published here.
This includes, without limitation, damages arising from errors or inaccuracies in our content, your reliance on information that turns out to be incorrect or out of date, your inability to access the site, or any action you take (or fail to take) as a result of reading something on UAE Explained.
This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for certain types of damages. In those jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
10. Indemnification
By using this site, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless UAE Explained and its operators, contributors, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third party’s rights.
11. Privacy
Your use of this site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains in detail what data we collect, how we use it, and what your rights are. Please take the time to read it — it is written in plain language and is not particularly long.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time to reflect changes in how we operate, changes in applicable law, or other developments. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of UAE Explained after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you disagree with any updated Terms, you should stop using the site. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
13. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms will be subject to the jurisdiction of the relevant courts. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, or if you believe something on this site infringes your rights in any way, please get in touch through our Contact page. We will do our best to respond promptly and to resolve any concerns fairly.
Related Pages
- About Us — Who we are and what UAE Explained is about
- Privacy Policy — How we collect and use data on this site
- Disclaimer — Important limitations on the nature of our content
- Contact Us — Get in touch with our team