Dubai

Construction & Real Estate

RTA opens 4-lane bridge at Al Qudra Road intersection in Dubai

Sun, 09 Aug 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a four-lane bridge on the southern, right-hand side of the intersection of Al Qudra Road and Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street. Running 700m long, the bridge has a capacity to handle 6,000 vehicles per hour.

Construction & Real Estate

ORA unveils boutique residential collection within flagship UAE project

Sat, 08 Aug 2026

UAE-based ORA Developers has announced the launch of Y Views - a boutique collection of three- to eight-bedroom luxury villas and mansions - within its flagship development, BAYN, a 4.8 million sqm coastal masterplan in Ghantoot corridor located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Construction & Real Estate

Emaar Properties H1 net profit before tax up 23% to $3.5bn

Fri, 07 Aug 2026

Emaar Properties delivered a resilient performance during the first half of 2026, with revenue up 21% to AED23.9 billion ($6.5 billion), EBITDA up 24% to AED12.9 billion ($3.5 billion), and net profit before tax up 23% to AED12.8 billion ($3.5 billion).

Construction & Real Estate Media & Promotion

Pantheon builds platform for music, culture and communities

Fri, 07 Aug 2026

Pantheon, a leader in real estate development, today announced its evolution into Pantheon - Art • Culture • Real Estate (Pantheon ACR), a broader platform created to connect people through the places they live, the experiences they share and the culture they co-create.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Gulf Asia Contracting wins Trump International Hotel & Tower podium deal

Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Dar Global, a London-listed luxury real estate developer, has awarded the construction contract to Gulf Asia Contracting for the podium of Trump International Hotel & Tower, Dubai, following the successful completion of all enabling works.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Mena tourism industry positions for Chinese travel revival ahead of ATM 2026

Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Mena destinations are preparing for the return of Chinese travellers as outbound demand from China remains resilient. New Dragon Trail International research highlights recovery opportunities ahead of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Dubai procurement company Sumea opens global trade hub in Jafza

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Sumea, a Dubai-based sourcing, procurement and supply chain group, has opened its 12,000-sq-m global trade hub - SumeaWorld - in Jebel Ali Free Zone. With this move, Sumea is building an integrated ecosystem connecting manufacturers, brands and markets worldwide.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai starts work on 8-km-long Creek Lighting project

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Work has begun on the Dubai Creek Lights project, an eight-kilometre waterfront lighting scheme designed to enhance the city's historic Dubai Creek area. The project also includes upgrades to lighting along promenades, waterfront walkways, building facades and creek entrances.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE industrial sector outlook bolstered by strong demand, says JLL

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Solid market fundamentals and healthy occupier demand are strengthening the long-term prospects of UAE’s industrial sector, said real estate expert JLL. While the rapid pace of rental growth has begun to moderate, Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue to maintain leasing momentum.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai moves to regulate home gardening, landscaping services

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Dubai has launched the ‘Al Freej Gardener’ initiative, a digital community platform designed to regulate the provision of home gardening and landscaping services across the emirate.