Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Al Sufouh (04 318 1313). Beach by FIVE Spanning a 150-metre stretch of sandy beach, the beach club features sun loungers, cabanas, hot tubs and an …
Meydan Beach now open at Dubai Marina – Hotelier Middle East
Meydan has announced the launch of Meydan Beach, its new beachside experience in Dubai Marina. The only stand-alone beach facility of its kind in Dubai, Meydan Beach houses two infinity pools, a …
The best FREE public beaches in Dubai
Whether you’re looking to swim, tan, surf, or stroll along the shore, the city is packed with stunning public beaches that are completely free.
Central Hotels & Resorts sees 25% spike in leisure stays as Dubai staycations boom
The homegrown hotel group has recorded a 25 per cent increase in bookings from UAE residents in recent months, driven by the rise of staycations and summer getaways among families, couples, and …
From narrow Deira backstreet to Dubai Mall cafe: Sheikh Mohammed spotted across city this week
Whether riding public transport or pausing to greet a child with a smile, the leader’s interactions with residents reflect a rare kind of leadership, one rooted in kindness.
Dubai Business Events drives continued growth with bid wins and strong global participation in H1 2025
Dubai ranks #1 with ICCA and Cvent, highlighting the city’s position as a premier destination for international business events DBE participated in six global sales missions and trade shows in H1 2025 …
Dubai sees 14% jump in Q2 2025 residential values
The cost of buying real estate in Dubai has significantly gone up on the back of strong investor interest and high influx of millionaires. Residential property values in the emirate went up by 14% …
Broken limbs, shattered spine: How a Ukrainian model was ‘assaulted’ by ‘rich Russians’ at Dubai party
A Ukrainian model has opened up on her harrowing experience in Dubai, where she claims she was brutally tortured by ‘rich Russian kids’ in a five-star hotel party. The 20-year-old Maria Kovalchuk said …
Dubai real estate: What is illegal subletting? Experts warn against shared flats, lease breaches
“Many new expats don’t realise that sharing a flat is only legal when the landlord consents and partitions are approved,” Varghese said, adding that lack of awareness often leaves tenants vulnerable …
Smart glasses users in the UAE face legal blind spot
A camera in your specs sounds harmless enough and may even be good fun. No fiddling around with a phone – just shoot and go. But the rollout of “wearable technology” with recording capabilities is …
CBUAE and Presight launch a technology services-based Joint Venture
The signing ceremony for the joint venture was witnessed by His Excellency Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the CBUAE; His Excellency Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive …
Dubai Shells and Italian Sofas: DRI Busts Multi-Crore Luxury Furniture Import Racket
In a major crackdown on cross-border commercial fraud, the directorate of revenue intelligence (DRI) has unearthed a sprawling multi-crore luxury furniture import racket involving massive customs duty …
SDTPS provides high resolution satellite images of Sharjah
The images, accurate up to 15 centimetres, were made available through the collaboration with the Federal Geographic Information Centre …
Bank of Sharjah reports 57% jump in H1 2025 net profit to AED 268mln
Bank of Sharjah has announced its financial results for the period ended 30 June 2025. The Bank posted a net profit of AED 268 million for the first half of 2025, compared to AED 171 million for the …
Abu Dhabi has once again been ranked as the safest city in the world
It’s official: Abu Dhabi has once again claimed the crown as the safest city in the world. In a world where safety is everything, the UAE’s capital is setting the gold standard, leaving other global …
UAE could see up to five IPOs before year-end, says Citi
Valuations are under scrutiny, especially in markets such as Saudi Arabia, according to Citi’s Managing Director and Head of MENA Equity Capital Markets …
Why the world’s wealth is flowing into the UAE, and what that means for the next generation
Family offices today are going beyond just managing investments and into broader territory like governance, education, and even resolving family disagreements.