Al Seeb Real Estate Development has awarded the main construction contract for The Chedi Private Residences, a $200 million tower on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Set for completion in Q1 2029, the 117-unit residential tower features a mix of villas, duplexes and mansions.
UAE-based developer GRID has officially broken ground on its premium residential development - Enchanté by GRID - within the Arjan community in Dubai. Set for 2028 handover, the key project features a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom residences alongside retail space.
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, will resume direct flights between Dubai International (DXB) and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) from July 31, restoring non-stop air links between the UAE and Hungary.
SharpMinds Consulting Engineers, a UAE-based multidisciplinary engineering and advisory firm, has announced the opening of its new Dubai office. The new studio located in Jumeirah will support the increasing demand for integrated, human-centric design and engineering solutions across the region.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a major three-lane bridge as part of the Oud Metha and Al Asayel Streets Development Project. The overall scheme's scope of work includes four major intersections, bridges and two tunnels with a total length of 4.3 km.
Dubai's real estate market recorded 87,800 transactions worth AED291.7 billion ($79.4 billion) during the first half of 2026, with off-plan properties accounting for 71% of all transactions, a report said.
With an Instagrammability score of 100, Dubai tops the ranking of the most photographed cities in the world. It has been tagged 147 million times on Instagram and more than 43 million times on TikTok, says a report.
Union Properties has announced another strong set of financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2026, marking an important milestone in the company's transformation from financial restructuring to sustainable growth.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has invested over AED10 billion ($2.72 billion) in power transmission network projects across the emirate, said its top official. The utility commissioned eight 132kV substations in H1 with a combined conversion capacity of 1,200MVA.
Dubai's commercial property market recorded its strongest H1 performance in 2026, with sales up 183% over last year. The commercial property sales, including offices and retail units, surged to AED19.5 billion ($5.3 billion) through 3,415 deals in the first six months, said a top brokerage.
