Dubai’s latest trophy land sale has come under scrutiny after public property records indicated that the Dh560 million beachfront acquisition announced by Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty may have been assembled through four separate land transactions rather than recorded as a single deal. The brokerage said this month that it had completed the UAE’s largest land acquisition, involving a European buyer and a beachfront estate of more than […]
Dubai has relaunched its Mallathon as a three-month public fitness drive, turning six of the emirate’s largest shopping centres into morning walking and running venues during the peak summer period. The second edition, running from 15 June to 15 September 2026, is being staged daily between 6am and 10am at Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif, Dubai Festival City Mall, City Centre Deira and […]
Dubai’s DMCC has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, to expand collaboration in blockchain infrastructure, digital assets and tokenised finance, placing one of the world’s largest stablecoin operators deeper inside the emirate’s fast-growing digital trade ecosystem. The agreement, announced on 16 June, sets out a framework for Tether to work with DMCC on blockchain-based communication and payment infrastructure, advisory […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai Chambers has used a London business dialogue to press Dubai’s case as a global base for British companies seeking expansion across the Gulf, Africa and Asia, as trade and investment links between the emirate and the United Kingdom gather pace. The session, organised with the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, brought together British investors and business leaders for discussions on market […]
Dubai is preparing to award strategic contracts worth more than Dh55 billion for the expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport, marking a decisive step in turning Dubai World Central into the emirate’s main aviation gateway. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, said work on the airport expansion was progressing in line with the […]
Dubai WoodShow 2026 will open on June 22 with smart manufacturing technologies at the centre of a wider industry shift towards automated, data-led and materials-efficient production. The 22nd edition of the trade exhibition will run until June 24 at Dubai World Trade Centre, occupying Halls 6, 7 and 8 for a business-to-business audience spanning timber suppliers, machinery makers, furniture producers, fit-out contractors, architects, interior designers and building […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai will build 31 pedestrian bridges and tunnels across major corridors by 2030 under a five-year mobility plan aimed at cutting road risk, linking fast-growing communities and supporting a wider shift towards walking, cycling and e-scooter travel. The Roads and Transport Authority has approved the 2026-2030 programme after technical and field studies covering population density, land-use patterns, proximity to tourist and commercial districts, […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai DMCC has rolled out a business acceleration package aimed at lowering costs, freeing cash flow and giving companies in its 26,000-plus member ecosystem more room to expand as competition for global trade and investment intensifies. The initiative offers licence renewal incentives, penalty waivers, administrative flexibility and set-up discounts for new entrants, positioning the Dubai business district to support established firms and companies weighing […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai Future Foundation has graduated 160 students from the second cohort of the Dubai TKS – Knowledge Society programme, marking a sharp expansion of the emirate’s effort to build early-stage talent in artificial intelligence, robotics, climate technology, biotechnology and advanced computing. The students, aged 13 to 17 and drawn from a range of nationalities, completed the 10-month programme at a ceremony held at […]
Zed has launched a digital wallet offering 15 per cent cashback on every ride in Dubai, escalating competition in a transport market where app-based booking, loyalty incentives and faster fleet access are becoming central to commuter choice. The Dubai-built ride-hailing platform said the Zed Wallet will credit cashback automatically after each eligible journey, with rewards capped at Dh20 per trip and redeemable against future rides booked through […]
Dubai’s property market is set for one of its largest new supply commitments as Emaar Properties prepares to unveil a Dhs200bn master-planned district designed for nearly 150,000 residents in the heart of the emirate. The project, valued at about $54.5bn, will span more than 4.5 million square metres of gross floor area and combine residential towers, villas, mansions, offices, retail centres, hotels and civic amenities. Emaar has […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai has established the Dubai Longevity Authority under Law No. 17 of 2026, setting up a dedicated regulator to oversee one of the fastest-growing areas of healthcare, wellness and life sciences as the emirate seeks to build a global hub for advanced medicine and healthy ageing. The law was issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime […]
AHS Properties has acquired the Shangri-La Dubai hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road for Dh1.1 billion, deepening the luxury developer’s hold on one of the city’s most tightly held real estate corridors and signalling renewed confidence in prime mixed-use assets. The deal places a long-established hospitality landmark under the control of Abbas Sajwani’s company at a time when Dubai’s luxury property market continues to draw large-ticket capital into […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited’s Dubai branch is marketing dual-currency green bonds, offering investors a dollar floating-rate tranche and a renminbi fixed-rate tranche as sustainable debt issuance continues to gain traction across Gulf capital markets. The proposed three-year dollar notes carry initial price guidance at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus 90 basis points, while the three-year offshore renminbi tranche is […]
Dubai’s push to turn long-term tenants into homeowners has crossed Dh5 billion in residential transactions, with more than 3,200 residents buying their first homes through the First-Time Home Buyer Programme since its launch in July 2025. The scheme, run by Dubai Land Department and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, has drawn nearly 45,000 registrations in less than a year, underlining strong demand among residents seeking […]
Dubai has moved to shorten the waiting time for tourist entry permits, with 30-day and 60-day single-entry visas now expected to be processed within 48 hours through approved channels, sharpening the emirate’s appeal as peak summer and year-end travel planning gathers pace. The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai has indicated that the service applies to single-entry tourist visas issued for visits of either […]
Canadian University Dubai and FINTECH. TV have inaugurated a live broadcast studio at the university’s City Walk campus, creating a direct media and education link between Dubai and the New York Stock Exchange. The Global Markets Studio, opened on 1 June and announced publicly this week, is being positioned as a hands-on platform for students to produce financial news segments, podcasts, interviews and market-focused programming while engaging […]
Dubai has launched a new phase of its Content Creators Programme to train emerging talent in cultural storytelling, digital production and responsible online communication, placing the initiative at the centre of the emirate’s push to expand its creative economy. The programme, led by Dubai Press Club in partnership with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, focuses on helping creators produce cultural and creative content that reflects Dubai’s identity, […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai World Trade Centre generated a record AED25.03 billion in economic output in 2025, underscoring the growing weight of large-scale business events in Dubai’s wider growth strategy and its push to deepen links with global trade, investment and innovation networks. The 2025 performance, equal to about $6.82 billion, marked a 12 per cent year-on-year rise and was driven by 108 large-scale exhibitions, international […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Qatar Airways has raised its Dubai schedule from two to five daily flights, restoring greater capacity on one of the Gulf’s busiest short-haul business and leisure corridors as regional carriers rebuild networks for the summer travel season. The expansion covers services between Hamad International Airport in Doha and Dubai International Airport, with the increase being introduced in stages from 5 June. The airline […]
Dubai’s premium fitness market has gained a new large-format health club with the opening of FITCODE Q-East in Al Quoz, bringing a performance-led training, recovery and wellness model to one of the city’s emerging lifestyle districts. The flagship mixed health club spans nearly 24,000 sq ft at Q-East, a luxury destination positioned around creative, retail, food, entertainment and wellness concepts. The opening marks FITCODE’s third Dubai location […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has completed 90 per cent of the new Dubai Harbour access bridge, moving the 1.5-kilometre link closer to a phased opening that is expected to cut travel time between Sheikh Zayed Road and the waterfront district from 12 minutes to three. The bridge, being developed with Shamal Holding, will provide direct entry and exit between Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Harbour, one […]
Dubai’s GameExpo has shifted attention from global gaming brands to the local talent building games, art and digital content, giving developers, designers, artists and small businesses a larger platform at Dubai World Trade Centre. The three-day event, running from June 5 to 7 as part of the Dubai Esports and Games Festival, has become a showcase for the UAE’s expanding gaming economy, combining esports tournaments, cosplay contests, […]
Capital inflows into the UAE are holding steady as investors adopt tougher due diligence standards rather than retreating from the market, with relative stability, low taxation and business-friendly regulation reinforcing the country’s position as a regional safe haven. Archers Valuation & Advisory said the market was not showing signs of capital withdrawal despite heightened regional uncertainty, but investors and lenders were becoming more selective in the way […]
