Dubai will host the 25th Airport Show at the Dubai World Trade Centre from May 12 to 14, drawing global aviation industry leaders, suppliers and innovators to one of the sector’s most influential business platforms. The three-day event is expected to attract more than 150 exhibitors from over 30 countries and over 7,000 professionals, including 120 hosted buyers, making it a pivotal gathering for decision-makers shaping […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai has moved to enable the resale of tokenised property assets, marking a significant step in a $16 billion plan to digitise parts of its real estate market and make transactions faster and more accessible. The Dubai Land Department has confirmed that the next phase of its real estate tokenisation initiative, developed with technology firm Ctrl Alt, will allow investors to trade property […]
Dubai Holding has teamed up with Nord Anglia Education to develop a series of premium international schools across its master-planned communities, starting with a purpose-built campus in Dubai Production City that will deliver a British curriculum to families in surrounding neighbourhoods. The agreement positions Dubai Holding as the developer of the physical infrastructure while Nord Anglia Education, a global schools operator headquartered in London, will run and […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Yango Group says its artificial intelligence-driven routing system saved users more than five million hours in 2025, with riders in Dubai and Abu Dhabi alone reclaiming over 34,000 hours through dynamic route optimisation. The mobility and technology company, which operates ride-hailing and delivery services across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Latin America, reported that its AI models analysed billions of data points […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s education landscape is set for a major expansion as Dubai Holding Investments and global operator Nord Anglia Education announced a strategic partnership to develop and operate a network of premium K-12 schools across the emirate, responding to surging demand driven by population growth and an expanding expatriate community — a move that adds momentum to the broader Gulf private education boom while […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai flydubai will operate double-daily services between Dubai and Bangkok from 15 September 2026, raising its total weekly flights on the route to 28 and strengthening Thailand’s position within the carrier’s expanding Asian network. The Dubai-based airline said the additional frequency will link Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport with Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, enhancing connectivity for leisure and business travellers. The […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Havelock One Interiors has completed the full fit-out of SOCO, a new family entertainment concept developed by Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment and launched at City Centre Mirdif in Dubai, marking another high-profile addition to the region’s expanding leisure and lifestyle sector. The Bahrain-headquartered interior fit-out specialist said the project involved the turnkey delivery of a multi-zone “social jungle” environment designed to blend interactive […]
Fireworks will illuminate parts of Dubai each evening during Ramadan, with organisers confirming a month-long programme across Al Seef, Dubai Creek waterfront and Global Village from 19 February to 19 March. Displays are scheduled daily at 9:30pm along Al Seef and the Dubai Creek waterfront, offering residents and visitors a waterfront spectacle shortly after iftar. At Global Village, fireworks are planned every Friday and Saturday at about […]
Construction of the first 200 megawatts of the Stargate Data Centre project in the UAE is advancing, according to ALEC Holdings, as structural works near completion and major mechanical and electrical installations gather pace. ALEC, a subsidiary of the Investment Corporation of Dubai, informed the Dubai Financial Market that building structures have been erected and that mechanical, electrical and plumbing works are well under way. The update […]
Dubai has confirmed plans for the first four stations of its underground Dubai Loop transport system, linking Dubai International Financial Centre and Dubai Mall in an initial phase designed to transform short-distance urban travel. Authorities say the network will ultimately expand to 19 stations, with a fleet of 100 specialised vehicles capable of moving up to 13,000 passengers a day. The project, valued at approximately AED 2.5 […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s property market set a new benchmark on 26 January after recording Dh15.6 billion in real estate transactions in a single day, the highest daily value ever logged, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department. The total was generated through 1,501 transactions, underscoring the scale and depth of activity across land plots, residential units and entire buildings. Sales alone accounted for […]
Dubai’s real estate sector has demonstrated exceptional strength and accelerating momentum, with market performance in January 2026 significantly outperforming January 2025 in both transaction volumes and total sales value. The data highlights a resilient and expanding market, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a leading global real estate investment destination. In January 2025, Dubai’s property market recorded approximately 14,000 transactions valued at around AED 44 billion, reflecting strong investor […]
AGMC has initiated construction on a substantial newBMW Group retail and service complex in Ras Al Khor, signalling another phase of its expansion across the United Arab Emirates. The automotive dealer, a long-established importer of BMW, MINI and Motorrad vehicles for Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, brought together industry partners, executives and dignitaries for a ceremonial groundbreaking that underscores its growing […]
Dubai International Financial Centre has expanded its urban footprint with the unveiling of The Residences, marking the first residential development within Phase A of the newly announced DIFC Zabeel District and signalling a strategic shift in the centre’s evolution from a business-focused zone to a fully integrated city district. The project, developed and overseen by DIFC Developments, introduces two residential towers comprising 463 homes, positioned as the […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai has posted its strongest tourism performance yet, welcoming 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025, a rise of 5 per cent from 18.72 million the year before, according to official data released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. The outcome marks a third consecutive year of record-breaking inflows, underscoring the emirate’s position as one of the world’s most resilient and […]
Traffic on one of Dubai’s fastest-growing corridors eased on Saturday after the Roads and Transport Authority opened a new 600-metre bridge carrying four lanes at the intersection of Al Qudra Road and the link road serving Arabian Ranches and neighbouring developments. The structure, brought into service on February 8, removes a major bottleneck on a route that funnels commuter, logistics and leisure traffic between residential districts, leisure […]
Aldar Properties and Dubai Holding have broadened their flagship joint venture, adding two strategic land plots in Dubai that will deliver close to 14,000 new homes with a combined gross development value exceeding AED38 billion, reinforcing the emirate’s position as one of the world’s most active residential development markets. The expansion builds on the partnership launched in 2023 and signals Aldar’s accelerating growth in Dubai following the […]
A sweeping showcase of colour, handwork and heritage brought Dubai Fashion Week to a close on Friday as designer Manish Malhotra presented a collection framed as a tribute to India’s artistic traditions, placing couture craft at the centre of the region’s fast-growing luxury calendar. Staged as the final show of the season, the presentation unfolded as a polished runway narrative that blended formal silhouettes with ornate surface […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Heroiks, a Paris-founded growth strategy and media activation consultancy, has established its first Middle East operation with a new office in Dubai Media City, aiming to strengthen its international footprint amid evolving marketing dynamics. The firm said the Dubai hub will serve as a strategic base to support local and international advertisers with data-driven growth strategy, omnichannel activation and performance measurement solutions. The […]
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has expanded its retail footprint in Dubai with the opening of a second showroom at City Walk, reinforcing the marque’s confidence in sustained demand for ultra-luxury vehicles across the Middle East and signalling a sharper focus on experiential retail in one of its strongest global markets. The new City Walk space complements the brand’s long-established presence on Sheikh Zayed Road and is designed to […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has rolled out direct access to its customer services through ChatGPT, positioning itself as the first government entity and the first utility globally to integrate end-to-end service delivery within a generative AI platform. The move allows customers to obtain information, complete routine requests and navigate account services through natural language prompts, bypassing traditional websites and call centres. The […]
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has strengthened its presence in the Middle East with the opening of a second showroom in Dubai, underlining the marque’s confidence in sustained demand for ultra-luxury vehicles in the emirate and the wider Gulf. The new Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai City Walk showroom adds to the brand’s long-established location on Sheikh Zayed Road and reflects a strategy focused on proximity to clients and highly […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s financial services regulator has imposed a $504,000 penalty on Ark Capital Management Limited after finding serious weaknesses in the firm’s market abuse controls and failures in regulatory disclosure within the Dubai International Financial Centre. The enforcement action by the Dubai Financial Services Authority follows an investigation that concluded Ark Capital did not maintain adequate systems to detect, escalate and assess potentially abusive […]
Dubai-based property developer Binghatti has priced a $500 million five-year sukuk after attracting demand that significantly exceeded the issue size, underscoring sustained investor appetite for higher-yield Gulf credit despite tighter global financial conditions. The Islamic bond was priced on Thursday with a profit rate of 8.375 per cent, equivalent to a spread of 461.3 basis points over US Treasuries, according to transaction details. Orderbooks climbed beyond $2.2 […]
