Welcome to the StringsSG UAE blog. Our guides are written for homes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi: keeping your AC running through the summer, what your tenancy says about AC maintenance, how district cooling works, and training around Ramadan, the heat and the Dubai Fitness Challenge.
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Who Pays for AC Maintenance in Dubai: Landlord or Tenant?
It is one of the most common arguments between Dubai tenants and landlords, usually in July when the AC stops working. The short answer: major repairs usually…
District Cooling vs Split AC in Dubai
Two apartments in the same area can be cooled in completely different ways - and that changes your bills, what can go wrong, and who fixes it. Here is how to…
AC Duct Cleaning vs Coil Cleaning: Which Does Your Apartment Need?
Smell, dust and weak airflow are often blamed on "dirty ducts". In most Dubai apartments the real culprit is the coil inside the unit - which is cheaper and…
Pre-Summer AC Checklist for Dubai Homes
Most AC breakdowns in Dubai happen in the first heatwave, when units that coasted through winter are suddenly asked to run all day. An hour of checks in March…
AC Ton Size Guide: Which Tonnage Does Your Room Need?
In the UAE, AC capacity is sold in tons. Too small and the unit runs all afternoon without cooling the room; too big and it cools fast but leaves the air…
AC Maintenance in Abu Dhabi Rentals: Who Pays?
In an Abu Dhabi summer a failed AC is not a comfort issue, it is an emergency. Knowing whether the repair is yours or your landlord's - before it happens -…
Dubai Fitness Challenge: A 30-Day Training Plan That Lasts
Every year around November, Dubai sets itself one goal: 30 minutes of activity a day for 30 days. Here is a simple four-week plan to get through it without…
Ramadan Workout Plan: Training While Fasting in Dubai
Ramadan does not have to mean a month off training - just a different rhythm. Shorter, lighter sessions at the right time of day keep your progress without…
How Much Is a Gym Membership in Dubai?
Dubai has gyms at every price point, from no-frills chains to luxury clubs with pools and spas. Here is roughly what each tier costs, what to watch for in the…
How to Become a Personal Trainer in the UAE
The UAE has a large, fitness-focused population and steady demand for good trainers. Here are the steps to qualify, register and start working - in a gym or…
