Dubai

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

DXB LIVE delivers 442 events in 2025, achieving 33pc growth

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

DXB LIVE is the integrated event management and experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre, recorded 33% growth in its business volume in 2025, having organised, managed, and delivered services to 442 events.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai rental contracts value hits $8.77bn in Q1

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

The total value of rental contracts in Dubai during Q1 2026 reached AED32.2 billion ($8.77 billion), reflecting a sustained pace of activity, according to data from the Dubai Land Department.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai plans 55km metro link connecting two international airports

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Dubai is set to take a major leap in urban mobility with plans for a dedicated metro link connecting its two international airports, marking a significant expansion of the emirate’s fast-growing metro network.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

flydubai starts flights to Chattogram

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced the resumption of direct flights between Chattogram and Dubai. Flights will operate as part of the flydubai and Emirates codeshare partnership

Miscellaneous

Dubai entities told to integrate all services into unified digital platform in one year

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

All Dubai government entities were directed to integrate services for individuals and businesses into a unified digital ecosystem within one year.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

From Paris to Dubai, Siena opens Its doors in heart of DIFC

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Siena Restaurant Dubai will open on April 7, 2026, in DIFC (Gate Village 7), bringing the Paris-born concept to the city through a partnership between founder Mehdi Abdelhedi and Paris Society CEO Rizwan Kassim.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Dubai to defer collecting hotel fee, Tourism Dirham for three months

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Dubai has announced a three-month deferral on collecting hotel sales fees and the Tourism Dirham, starting April 1, 2026 as part of its AED1 billion ($272 million) economic package for businesses and individuals.

Construction & Real Estate

Tiger Properties gears up for Dubai residential tower handover

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Dubai-based Tiger Properties is gearing up for the official handover of its premium project - Sesilia Tower - located in Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT). A 37-storey residential building, Sesilia features 360 apartments with a mix of studios, one-and two-bedroom units as well as other key amenities.

Construction & Real Estate

RTA completes work on key phase of Hessa Street project

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it has completed the development work on Hessa Street - extending from Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Khail Road - over a 4.5-km-long stretch. The project involved widening the street, along with the bridges at some of its key intersections.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai commercial property market sales value tops $10bn in Q1, up 30%

Fri, 17 Apr 2026

Dubai's commercial property market is entering a phase of "strategic maturation," where focus has shifted from volume-driven to value-driven acquisitions has pushed capital values to historic highs, says CRC (Commercial Real Estate Consultants) in a report.