Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi will open its doors on Nov. 11. This beachfront resort is 10 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport. The 293-room hotel will be plastic bottle and plastic straw free.
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The Entire Cast Of Race 3 Shot Amidst High Military & Security In Abu Dhabi
The sequence that is shot in deserts of Liwa in Abu Dhabi required high military and security as there were explosions and intense car chase sequences being shot for the film. It was shot simultaneously on three units of the film with a set of actors …
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Abu Dhabi issues 2,935 new licences in Q1
The report monitors commercial activities in Abu Dhabi, mainly new licence issuances, renewals, modifications, permits, announcements, violations, fees and other types of transaction activities, reported Emirates news agency Wam. Mohammed Munif Al Mansouri …
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt SAE : ADIB profits record EGP 157m end-March
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB) realised net profits of EGP 157m in the first quarter (Q1) of 2018 that ended on 31 March, up from EGP 74m in Q1 2017, marking an increase of 113%. Q1 2018 represents a major positive turning point in ADIBs financial …
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Dubai announces plan to take all real estate deals online
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced plans for the Real Estate Self Transaction (REST), a platform for conducting real estate trading and transactions with multiple parties anywhere and anytime. The new platform, part of DLD’s contribution to the …
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Dubai gov real estate platform aims to cut out agents
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced plans for a real estate platform designed to cut out property management and service agents and reduce paper documents. The Real Estate Self Transaction (REST) portal will allow landlords to trade and sell their …
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Dubai gold prices fall after previous week’s rally
Dubai: Gold jewellery buyers in the UAE can still score some bargains today (Monday), with the bullion prices dipping slightly following a rally last week. The price of 24-karat gold stood at Dh157.25 per gram as of 11.30am, nearly D5 cheaper compared to …
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UAE gold jewellers shed their focus on 22 karats
Dubai: The UAE’s gold jewellery retailers are shedding their obsession with the 22 karat. They are working to create a new generation of shoppers — the younger ones, preferably — and the way they are doing this is through the 18k route. Their …
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Limited introduction expected for new UAE ownership law, says Al Mulla
chairman of Dubai law firm Baker & McKenzie. Speaking to Arabian Business, he said the new law will primarily aim to attract specific sectors such as nuclear technology. “I don’t think [the ownership law] will apply across the board to everyone …
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Dubai carried out a Happiness Inspection… for food
Dubai: Happiness in society can be measured in a number of ways, such as a low crime rate, a balanced work-life relationship, exercise and yes, it can also be found in safe and healthy food. In the last year, Dubai Municipality carried out a Happiness …
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UAE residents becoming more financially cautious
Dubai: UAE residents are keeping better track of their money than they were four years ago, with more people being careful about budgeting and fewer living beyond their means. According to the latest Moneysmart Index launched by Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank …
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Video: Why now is the right time to invest in Dubai property
Joanne Phillips, general manager of the mortgage division at Holborn Assets, says now is a great time to buy in Dubai. But she warns: “It’s a very difficult market to predict. People have been saying we’ve bottomed out for the last six months, but honestly …
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Abu Dhabi’s VPS Healthcare Said to Hire Rothschild for IPO
The Abu Dhabi-based healthcare provider could sell shares as early as next year, some of the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private. A final decision hasn’t been made and the company may decide not to proceed with a sale …
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Dubai’s water, theme parks cut entry fees
Dubai: Leisure parks can be exciting for everyone … That’s about Dh600 to Dh2,520 for a family of four on a day out. The good news is that a number of amusement parks have recently slashed their door prices and UAE residents can save up to 50 per …
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UAE residency move ‘to help boost property sector’
The UAE cabinet, presided over by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved steps that would allow for 100 per cent ownership of UAE-based businesses by foreign investors by the end …
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UAE Bayut’s mother company expanding with Mubawab-Morocco
In a statement, Emerging Markets Property Group (EMPG), the parent company of UAE real estate portal Bayut.com, announced that it has acquired Morocco’s largest property portal Mubawab. Headquartered in Casablanca, Mubawab was founded in 2011 by …
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Danube Group well positioned to serve property buyers and investors in Dubai’s real estate as UAE extends residency to 10 years
Udaipur : The latest UAE Cabinet’s twin decisions to extend the residency permit up to 10 years for foreign investors, qualified professionals and talented students as well as offer 100 percent foreign ownership of private companies are expected to steer …
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