This change in tenants’ preference was reflected in data released by Chestertons, which suggested that apartment rentals dropped 12.4 per cent, while villa rents fell just 5.3 per cent last year.
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Dubai more appealing than London for US travellers, finds report
Dubai was the fourth most searched city destination for American travellers last year, beating out both London and Tokyo. Looking at the number of Google searches between April and October 2020, …
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Over 1,000 drug suspects arrested in Dubai in last quarter of 2020
UAE – More than 1,000 drug suspects have been arrested in Dubai in the last four months of 2020, the police said on Friday, as they revealed the latest figures for its war on illegal drugs. During …
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Serial Entrepreneurs Prakash Chand and Q Dhalla Launch FD7 Ventures, Global Crypto Investment Fund With $1 Billion Under Management
Prakash Chand and Q Dhalla have launched FD7 Ventures, a Global Crypto Asset Management and Investment Fund with $1 Billion USD under management. The crypto asset management division will help …
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Pimlico Plumbers takes its tool box to Dubai
Charlie Mullins says the Middle East is ‘screaming out for quality British craftmanship’ as he plans to ship out British tradespeople …
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Look: Famous Dubai eatery closed for Covid violations
Authorities in Dubai have shut down a famous restaurant for failing to adhere to Covid-19 coronavirus precautionary measures, according to a statement issued on Friday.Also watch: Over 1,500 fined for …
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Indian Consulate in Dubai urges nationals to avoid unnecessary visits to mission due to COVID-19
Members of the Indian community who wish to visit the Consulate for any consular services are advised to avoid such visits unless absolutely necessary. They should, instead, make use of the various …
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Dubai Police fines outdoor tour operator $13,600 for breaking COVID-19 rules
Dubai Police have fined a tour operator over $13,600 (AED 50,000) for not adhering to coronavirus precautionary measures on outdoor activities, the latest …
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Indians told to avoid consulate in Dubai unless absolutely necessary amid COVID surge
Indian citizens are being told to avoid visiting their country’s consulate in Dubai unless for absolutely necessary reasons amid an uptick in COVID cases …
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Bitcoin Mining
With Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) hitting new all-time high prices seemingly day after day, the profitability of Bitcoin mining rigs and miners has increased hugely in the past few months.
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Is Tom Cruise filming another Mission Impossible airplane stunt in Abu Dhabi?
It appears that a huge day of filming for Tom Cruise just occured on the set of Mission Impossible 7 and 8 in Abu Dhabi. Director Christopher McQuarrie, who has been posting pictures from the emirate …
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Dubai slaps Dhs50,000 fine on tour operator, seals famous restaurant, closes 2 sports establishments for violating COVID-19 rules
The Dubai Sports Council, in cooperation with Dubai Economy, closed 2 sports establishments, warned 6, and fined 7 others for not adhering to the precautionary measures to combat COVID-19.
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U.S. Army, UAE armored divisions conclude Iron Union 14 exercise
A large-scale, two-week joint exercise of the U.S. Army’s Task Force Spartan and the United Arab Emirates’ Land Forces concluded successfully this week.
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Indian nationals advised against visiting Dubai consulate amid spike in COVID-19 cases in city
India’s consulate in Dubai has issued an advisory to Indian nationals to avoid visiting the mission unless it is absolutely necessary and …
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Dubai World Para Athletics GP: Three medals for UAE
The UAE’s middle-distance Paralympic champion Mohammed Al Hammadi continued his good run at the Dubai Club for People of Determination grounds, picking up his second silver at the 12th Fazza- Dubai …
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Sharjah wary of Al Ain test; Bani Yas seek win
Sharjah will look to consolidate their lead on the top of the standings with a victory over Al Ain in their 16th round match of Arabian Gulf League (AGL) on Saturday. A total of four matches will be …
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Air Arabia to resume flights between Sharjah and Sri Lanka in March
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, has announced the resumption of regular flights between Sharjah and Colombo, starting March 2, 2021. Air Arabia will …
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