Dubai

Construction & Real Estate

RTA awards contract for Phase I of Dubai Urban Walkways Master Plan

Mon, 23 Mar 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it has awarded the contract for Phase I of Dubai Walk Master Plan in Al Ras, comprising 12 km of walkways and 5 km of cycling tracks. The plan covers the rollout of a walkway network across 160 areas.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Abu Dhabi, Dubai ask hotels to extend stay of stranded guests

Mon, 02 Mar 2026

In a swift intervention to support travellers caught in the fallout of regional airspace disruptions, authorities in the UAE have moved to ensure that stranded visitors are not left without accommodation — or with unexpected bills.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Dubai airport concourse suffers minor damage, four staff hurt

Mon, 02 Mar 2026

Dubai Airports yesterday confirmed that a concourse at Dubai International (DXB) sustained minor damage in an incident, which was quickly contained.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

T-REX Glamping to offer themed overnight stays over Eid Al Fitr break

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Families can celebrate Eid Al Fitr with a unique staycation at T-REX Glamping, a dinosaur-themed experience running March 19–22, featuring premium tents, complimentary breakfast at T-Rex Adventure Café, and daily outdoor entertainment.

Construction & Real Estate

Amana wins DP World multi-tenant warehouse project contract

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Group Amana, a regional leader in the design-build of commercial facilities, has announced that it has secured a key contract from DP World for a multi-tenant warehouse development in Dubai, featuring 187 units across seven blocks, including warehouses, light industrial units and a retail outlet.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Dubai Airports CEO says: 'We will not stop, expansion plans stay unchanged'

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Dubai Airports will press ahead with expansion plans despite aviation disruption caused by the regional conflict with Iran, with Chief Executive Paul Griffiths saying the emirate’s long-term strategy to strengthen its position in global aviation remains firmly on track.

Construction & Real Estate

Abu Dhabi, Dubai approve $2.59bn housing benefits to citizens

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Abu Dhabi and Dubai have approved major housing benefits totalling AED9.52 billion ($2.59 billion) for their citizens ahead of Eid-Al-Fitr, reflecting the leadership’s ongoing commitment to enhancing Emirati families’ wellbeing.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Dubai Culture celebrates Eid with immersive heritage experiences

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is marking Eid Al-Fitr with a programme of activities across Etihad Museum and Al Shindagha Museum, celebrating the holiday and its cherished traditions.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Accor CEO visits Dubai, vows commitment to region, staff

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Dubai's Crown Prince HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum this week received Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor Group, one of the world’s leading hospitality and hotel management companies.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Gulf tourism faces short-term losses, but recovery will be quick

Tue, 17 Mar 2026

The Gulf’s tourism sector is expected to take a significant short-term hit as regional conflict disrupts air travel, weakens traveller confidence and forces widespread flight cancellations, but analysts say regional markets retain the financial strength and infrastructure needed for recovery once hostilities ease.