• Hokusai's 'The Great Wave' puzzle for adults, 1,000 pieces, Dh72.12, from www.amazon.ae
    Hokusai's 'The Great Wave' puzzle for adults, 1,000 pieces, Dh72.12, from www.amazon.ae
  • Portrait of Ignacio Sanchez by Diego Rivera puzzle for adults, 1,000 pieces, Dh152.25, www.carrefouruae.com
    Portrait of Ignacio Sanchez by Diego Rivera puzzle for adults, 1,000 pieces, Dh152.25, www.carrefouruae.com
  • Abyssinian cat puzzle for adults, 2,000 pieces, Dh139, www.backtogames.com
    Abyssinian cat puzzle for adults, 2,000 pieces, Dh139, www.backtogames.com
  • Discovery Channel's Tyrannosaurus Rex Puzzle for ages 6 and up, 500 pieces, Dh51, from www.toyrusmena.com
    Discovery Channel's Tyrannosaurus Rex Puzzle for ages 6 and up, 500 pieces, Dh51, from www.toyrusmena.com
  • Amalfi Coast jigsaw puzzle for adults, available with between 300 and 5,000 pieces, from Dh98, from www.amazon.ae
    Amalfi Coast jigsaw puzzle for adults, available with between 300 and 5,000 pieces, from Dh98, from www.amazon.ae
  • Djeco octopus puzzle green for children ages 7 and up, Dh79, from www.sprii.ae
    Djeco octopus puzzle green for children ages 7 and up, Dh79, from www.sprii.ae
  • 3D puzzles of Burj Al Arab (17 pieces) and Burj Khalifa (51 pieces), Dh50 (discounted from Dh198), www.amazon.ae,
    3D puzzles of Burj Al Arab (17 pieces) and Burj Khalifa (51 pieces), Dh50 (discounted from Dh198), www.amazon.ae,
  • Space traveller puzzle for families, 1,000 pieces, Dh47 (discounted from Dh130), from www.amazon.ae
    Space traveller puzzle for families, 1,000 pieces, Dh47 (discounted from Dh130), from www.amazon.ae
  • Roald Dahl's Charlie And the Choclate Factory jigsaw puzzle, 250 pieces, for "oompa loompas" aged 6 and up, Dh51.45, from www.amazon.ae
    Roald Dahl's Charlie And the Choclate Factory jigsaw puzzle, 250 pieces, for "oompa loompas" aged 6 and up, Dh51.45, from www.amazon.ae
  • Djeco's blue elephant puzzle, for ages 6 and up, Dh79, from www.sprii.ae
    Djeco's blue elephant puzzle, for ages 6 and up, Dh79, from www.sprii.ae
  • Gustav Klimt's portrait of Adele Bloch Bauer I puzzle for adults, 1,000 pieces, Dh72.12, from www.amazon.ae
    Gustav Klimt's portrait of Adele Bloch Bauer I puzzle for adults, 1,000 pieces, Dh72.12, from www.amazon.ae
  • Eurographics Cupcakes puzzle, 300 pieces made from recycled board and printed with vegetable based ink, Dh99, from www.virginmegastore.ae
    Eurographics Cupcakes puzzle, 300 pieces made from recycled board and printed with vegetable based ink, Dh99, from www.virginmegastore.ae
  • 11-Piece Arabic alphabet wooden board jigsaw puzzle set, for ages 3 and above, Dh27, from www.noon.com
    11-Piece Arabic alphabet wooden board jigsaw puzzle set, for ages 3 and above, Dh27, from www.noon.com
  • SuperColor 'Frozen' glitter puzzle, 104 pieces, for ages 6 and up, Dh39.87 (discounted from Dh51.45), from www.firstcry.ae
    SuperColor 'Frozen' glitter puzzle, 104 pieces, for ages 6 and up, Dh39.87 (discounted from Dh51.45), from www.firstcry.ae

Jigsaw puzzles in the UAE: the 14 best that you can still buy online


Katy Gillett
  • English
  • Arabic

As we all stay home amid the coronavirus outbreak, we need to start getting more creative about how to keep ourselves entertained.

There are only so many TV shows we can binge-watch and books we can read, after all.

People across the UAE have been turning to board games and puzzles to fill the void.

Unsurprisingly, this means they're selling out fast online.

But there are still a few e-tailers you can turn to. While amazon.ae has the most comprehensive selection and great discounts, you can also find a few options on Virgin Megastore's websitenoon.com and carrefouruae.com.

Specialist shop Back to Games is also still delivering stock via its Abu Dhabi branch, although wait times have increased and many of the store's puzzles have already sold out. There are still a few items left, however, if you get in there quick.

Each of these sites has a range of puzzles for both adults and children.

For puzzles to specifically keep the little ones entertained, you can also shop online at firstcry.ae, sprii.ae and toysrusmena.com.

Whizz.ae also has a decent selection, but many of the best options on this site are already sold out, with only a few more pieces still in stock.

For our pick of the best 14 jigsaw puzzles still available online to UAE customers, take a look through the photo gallery above.

If the specific puzzles eventually sell out, it's still worth checking the above shops from time to time, as they restock.

ENGLAND SQUAD

Goalkeepers Henderson, Pickford, Pope.

Defenders Alexander-Arnold, Chilwell, Coady, Dier, Gomez, Keane, Maguire, Maitland-Niles, Mings, Saka, Trippier, Walker.

Midfielders Henderson, Mount, Phillips, Rice, Ward-Prowse, Winks.

Forwards Abraham, Barnes, Calvert-Lewin, Grealish, Ings, Kane, Rashford, Sancho, Sterling.

UAE FIXTURES

October 18 – 7.30pm, UAE v Oman, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
October 19 – 7.30pm, UAE v Ireland, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
October 21 – 2.10pm, UAE v Hong Kong, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
October 22 – 2.10pm, UAE v Jersey, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
October 24 – 10am, UAE v Nigeria, Abu Dhabi Cricket Oval 1
October 27 – 7.30pm, UAE v Canada, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

October 29 – 2.10pm, Playoff 1 – A2 v B3; 7.30pm, Playoff 2 – A3 v B2, at Dubai International Stadium.
October 30 – 2.10pm, Playoff 3 – A4 v Loser of Play-off 1; 7.30pm, Playoff 4 – B4 v Loser of Play-off 2 at Dubai International Stadium

November 1 – 2.10pm, Semifinal 1 – B1 v Winner of Play-off 1; 7.30pm, Semifinal 2 – A1 v Winner of Play-off 2 at Dubai International Stadium
November 2 – 2.10pm, Third place Playoff – B1 v Winner of Play-off 1; 7.30pm, Final, at Dubai International Stadium

england euro squad

Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Man Utd), Sam Johnstone (West Brom), Jordan Pickford (Everton)

Defenders: John Stones (Man City), Luke Shaw (Man Utd), Harry Maguire (Man Utd), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Kyle Walker (Man City), Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa), Reece James (Chelsea), Conor Coady (Wolves), Ben Chilwell (Chelsea), Kieran Trippier (Atletico Madrid)

Midfielders: Mason Mount (Chelsea), Declan Rice (West Ham), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Kalvin Phillips (Leeds)

Forwards: Harry Kane (Tottenham), Marcus Rashford (Man Utd), Raheem Sterling (Man City), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton), Phil Foden (Man City), Jack Grealish (Aston Villa), Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Skoda Superb Specs

Engine: 2-litre TSI petrol

Power: 190hp

Torque: 320Nm

Price: From Dh147,000

Available: Now

What went into the film

25 visual effects (VFX) studios

2,150 VFX shots in a film with 2,500 shots

1,000 VFX artists

3,000 technicians

10 Concept artists, 25 3D designers

New sound technology, named 4D SRL

 

The specs: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

Price, base / as tested: Dh76,900 / Dh110,900

Engine: 2.0L, turbocharged in-line four-cylinder

Gearbox: Nine-speed automatic

Power: 252hp @ 5,500rpm

Torque: Torque: 352Nm @ 2,500rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 8.5L / 100km

Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026

1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

2. E-invoicing in the UAE

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer

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Groom and Two Brides

Director: Elie Semaan

Starring: Abdullah Boushehri, Laila Abdallah, Lulwa Almulla

Rating: 3/5

What can victims do?

Always use only regulated platforms

Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion

Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)

Report to local authorities

Warn others to prevent further harm

Courtesy: Crystal Intelligence

Profile of Udrive

Date started: March 2016

Founder: Hasib Khan

Based: Dubai

Employees: 40

Amount raised (to date): $3.25m – $750,000 seed funding in 2017 and a Seed round of $2.5m last year. Raised $1.3m from Eureeca investors in January 2021 as part of a Series A round with a $5m target.

'Joker'

Directed by: Todd Phillips

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix

Rating: Five out of five stars

THE BIO

Favourite book: ‘Purpose Driven Life’ by Rick Warren

Favourite travel destination: Switzerland

Hobbies: Travelling and following motivational speeches and speakers

Favourite place in UAE: Dubai Museum