Disneyland ‘a gamechanger for Abu Dhabi,’ says real estate expert as Yas Island and surrounding areas are expected to see a rise in property prices …
Disney’s new Abu Dhabi theme park to cost over $10B to build — but it won’t cost the company a dollar
Disney is set to open its first new theme park in over a decade, a lavish $10 billion resort in Abu Dhabi — without investing a single dollar toward its construction. The entertainment giant …
Disney to Build a Magic Kingdom Theme Park in the Middle East
Disneyland Abu Dhabi could become a growth engine for the company in the region. It could also expose Disney and its vaunted brand to criticism.
Disney plans theme park resort on UAE’s Yas Island
Walt Disney Co. is planning a theme park resort for Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, the company confirmed Wednesday. The attraction will be on the waterfront of Yas Island, already a leisure …
Disney Is Building A New Theme Park In Abu Dhabi—Here’s What We Know
Disney will build a new theme park in Abu Dhabi in conjunction with local company Miral, the company announced Wednesday, becoming the global media giant’s seventh theme park around the world. Disney …
Scotland suffer heavy WCL2 defeat to UAE
Scotland slumped to a disappointing 97-run defeat to the United Arab Emirates, damaging their faltering defence of the World Cup League 2 crown.
Lindt extends Dubai chocolate range and fans spot way to get £24 set for £9
The TikTok favourite is back in stock and a new deal gives shoppers the chance to try everything for less including a ‘heavenly’ new addition to the range …
Court orders confiscation of Benazir daughter’s property in Dubai
DHAKA, May 8, 2025 (BSS) – A Dhaka court today ordered confiscation of property and money of former police chief Benazir Ahmed’s daughter in Dubai, a ruling to be sent to appropriate authorities in …
Second Sharjah International Conference on Education kicks off Monday
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the University of Sharjah (UOS) and American University of Sharjah (AUS) will …
Sheraa announces winners of 6th Access Sharjah Challenge
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has announced the winners of the sixth edition of the “Access Sharjah Challenge”, with two startups, NoorNation and Faunatech, each receiving AED250,000 as …
Sharjah Quran Complex discusses ways to cooperate with Mufti of Poland
The Holy Quran Complex in Sharjah discussed ways to enhance cooperation in serving the Holy Qur’an and its sciences, and introducing its knowledge …
Why going to Disney’s Abu Dhabi theme park may actually be cheaper than visiting Disney World in Orlando
Could a Disney vacation in Abu Dhabi be a bargain compared with the American equivalent? Travelers may think of the Middle Eastern destination as a place of unbridled luxury, replete with …
UAE says it does not recognise decision by Sudan’s defence council to sever ties
The United Arab Emirates’ foreign ministry said on Wednesday it did not recognise a decision by Sudan’s army-affiliated defence council to sever ties with the Gulf country.
Primark to open 3 stores in Dubai
Primark has partnered with Alshaya Group to bring three stores to Dubai in 2026. Find the iconic British chain at Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates and City Centre Mirdif …
An $80 Billion UAE Firm Is Wooing Trump and Luring Wall Street
Even by Abu Dhabi’s standards, the recent rush of investment bankers is unprecedented. Wall Street giants from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to Morgan Stanley are courting the hottest new player in town: …
Investing Smartly As Dubai Aims For Global Financial Hub
Here is an exploration of the key factors driving Dubai’s rise and some practical advice on investing in this city.
Emaar’s property sales grew by 42%, reaching AED19.3bln in Q1 2025, backlog increased to AED127bln
Sales Growth: Emaar achieved property sales of ~AED 19.3 billion (US$ 5.3 billion); an increase of 42% over Q1 2024 sales of ~AED 13.5 billion (US$ 3.7 billion).