Everyone crowded into the hall, but there were no belts running, no announcements and no bags Lionel Prodgers, regular flyer to London Etihad Airways announced the first of its flights into Heathrow …
UAE: Heavy rain alert issued in parts of country, thunderclouds expected
A heavy rain alert has been issued by the National Centre of Meteorology. The authority has urged residents to exercise caution in the eastern and northern areas of the country as thunderclouds are …
Newly-married British expat wins Dh10 million from Mahzooz draw in Dubai
A 26-year old British expatriate, who got married earlier this week, received the biggest gift of his life after bagging the Dh10 million grand prize from the weekly Mahzooz draw in Dubai. Reece, who …
Dubai rental prices jump 20 percent, fastest growth rate since mid-2014
Average rents in the 12 months to June this year have increased by 21.7 percent in Dubai, as real estate prices see moderate growth in recent months. According to US-based real estate firm CBRE, …
UAE’s Reem Al Hashimy to continue work as CEO of Expo City Dubai
Emirati politician Reem Al Hashimy, the face of the Expo 2020 Dubai that closed down early this year, will continue her work as chief executive officer of the new Dubai city. Al Hashimy, who also …
A series of free family-friendly workshops are happening at Dubai Design District
Dubai Design District is putting on a community programme of pop-ups, workshops, masterclasses and activities for the whole family to have an exciting summer. Rethink Summer will run from Wednesday …
Rents in Dubai accelerate at fastest rate since mid-2014: CBRE
“Rents, on average, are increasing at the fastest rate since mid-2014,” said Taimur Khan, Head of Research, MENA at CBRE in Dubai. Among the locations tracked by CBRE, Al Barari recorded the highest …
Sheikh Ahmed named Expo City Dubai chairman, Reem Al Hashimy becomes CEO
Expo City Dubai will retain 80% of the infrastructure of Expo 2020 Dubai Come October, Expo City Dubai will take its place among the ‘destinations’ the city has embedded within itself. Image …
Rental growth continues to accelerate in Dubai’s residential market, despite price growth moderating, says CBRE
In the apartments segment of the market, Jumeirah recorded the highest average sales rate per square foot at AED 2,079. Whereas in the villas segment of the market, Palm Jumeirah recorded the highest …
Inflation, geopolitical tensions to impact Dubai hotel market
Rising geopolitical tensions and inflation could impact demand in the hospitality market in the UAE and other parts of the Middle East, resulting in a slower than expected recovery, according to a new …
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed appoints heads of Expo City Authority
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Resolution No. (27) of 2022 appointing His Highness …
Dubai property prices: where they are rising and falling – June 2022
Average residential property prices increased 10 per cent in the year to June, with apartment prices nearly 9 per cent higher on average and villa prices increasing 19 per cent, CBRE said in its …
Dubai jeweller now accepting crypto payments using IN4X Global
Dubai KISEL Diamonds jeweller accepts crypto payments using UAE IN4X Global blockchain crypto payment solution provider. Dubai jeweller now accepting crypto payments using IN4X Global . Blockchain, …
Port de La Mer: Reconceptualising Dubai’s seafront lifestyle
Construction Week Middle East toured the site of the first freehold master community in Jumeriah, the 240,000m2 Port de La Mer development, detailing the project’s timeline from conceptualisation to …
Cathay Pacific resumes Dubai Route
Hong Kong’s home airline will resume direct flights from Dubai to Hong Kong on 2 October. The airline will operate three flights per week on Monday, Friday and Saturday, providing cargo customers with …
32 Dubai projects awarded green building certificates by Trakhees
The projects had to demonstrate compliance with regulations during the design, construction, completion stages and during regular operations …
Dubai property prices: where they are rising and falling – June 2022
Average residential property prices increased 10 per cent in the year to June, with apartment prices nearly 9 per cent higher on average and villa prices increasing 19 per cent, CBRE said in its …