Dubai

Construction & Real Estate

Equitativa sells prime commercial building in Dubai

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

Equitativa, a top REIT manager in the Gulf region, has announced the successful sale of its prime commercial building located on Sheikh Zayed Road. A mixed-use retail and office building, Indigo 7 enjoys excellent visibility and features 1,902 sq m of prime retail and office space.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Al Maktoum International Airport first phase work on track for 2032 opening

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Dubai has confirmed that the first phase of Al Maktoum International Airport remains on track for a 2032 opening, with major construction milestones achieved and AED13 billion ($3.5 billion) in contracts underway as preparations advance for future awards worth AED55 billion ($15 billion).

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai RTA to build 31 pedestrian bridges in key locations

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved the five-year plan 2026–2030, covering the construction of 31 pedestrian bridges and tunnels across key locations in Dubai.

Construction & Real Estate

Azizi 'leads Dubai’s off-plan market with $400m in sales in May

Fri, 12 Jun 2026

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has ranked first among all developers in Dubai by off-plan sales volume in May 2026, registering 1,601 transactions with a total value of AED1.46 billion ($400 million), it claimed.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai's luxury off-plan homes bring $1.36bn May sales

Fri, 12 Jun 2026

Dubai's luxury real estate market continued to attract strong investment in May, with developers recording almost AED5 billion ($1.36 billion) in off-plan sales for homes priced above AED5 million.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai selects preferred bidders for key packages of $22bn sewerage project

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Dubai Municipality has selected preferred bidders for the first two packages of its AED80 billion ($22 billion) Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels (DSST) project, said a report. The project scope includes construction of deep sewer tunnels linked to treatment units at Warsan and Jebel Ali, as well as laying of 200km of sewer links.

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AHS Properties buys Shangri-La Hotel Dubai for $300m

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

UAE-based AHS Properties has announced that it has entered into a deal with Mismak Asset Management to acquire the 43-floor Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai for AED1.1 billion ($300 million) in one of the largest single-asset real estate transactions recorded in recent history. The 200-m property is located on Sheikh Zayed Road.

Lifestyle Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

McG’s by McGettigan’s Al Barsha launches membership programme

Wed, 10 Jun 2026

McG’s by McGettigan’s Al Barsha, a favourite neighbourhood hangout in Dubai, has launched McG’s Inner Circle, a new membership programme offering a range of exclusive lifestyle benefits and experiences.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Al Bayader invests $50m in food packaging hub in National Industries Park

Wed, 10 Jun 2026

National Industries Park (NIP) has signed an agreement with Al Bayader International to develop a AED180 million ($50 million) integrated manufacturing and logistics hub in Dubai, expanding regional food packaging production capacity by up to 30,000 tonnes annually.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Majestic Group of Hotels opens new hotel in Dubai

Wed, 10 Jun 2026

Majestic Hotels, one of Dubai's most trusted hospitality groups, has announced the grand opening of its fourth property, Majestic Central Hotel, a contemporary 3-star hotel offering 68 well-appointed keys in a prime, transit-connected location in Dubai.