Who we are
UAE Mercury is an independent digital news and guides publication covering the United Arab Emirates, based in Dubai. Our tagline is “Your Window to the Emirates” — and that is exactly what we aim to be: a clear, practical view into life across the seven emirates.
Our mission is to provide practical, trustworthy information about living, working, visiting and doing business in the UAE — written by people who actually live here.
What we cover
- UAE Guides — practical how-tos for everyday life in the Emirates
- Dubai — news, openings and happenings across the city
- Abu Dhabi & Northern Emirates — coverage beyond Dubai
- Food & Dining — restaurant reviews and food news
- Real Estate & Business — markets, regulations and money matters
- Travel & Things to Do — itineraries, attractions and experiences
- Lifestyle — culture, events and everyday living
- Shopping — malls, markets and retail guides
Our editorial standards
Accuracy. We verify facts before we publish, and we update stories when new information emerges.
Independence. Our journalism is independent. Reviews and recommendations reflect our editors’ genuine opinions — never paid placements.
Corrections policy. We correct errors promptly and transparently. If you spot a mistake, email us and we will fix it and note the correction.
Meet the team
UAE Mercury is led by Founder & CEO Wakeel Memon. Based in Pakistan, he founded the publication and leads its strategy, business development and growth.
Contact us
Have a tip, a correction or a question? Email us at support@uaemercury.com — we read everything.