Dubai has approved a second package of economic incentives valued at AED1.5 billion ($408.44 billion). The package spans a range of sectors, including government fees and services, tourism, trade and logistics, real estate, construction, education, and arts and cultural activities.
RX has announced that Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 will now take place from September 14–17 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), following extensive consultation with exhibitors and industry stakeholders.
Cvent released its 2026 MEA rankings, highlighting strong demand for in-person events despite geopolitical uncertainty. Dubai leads destinations, followed by Istanbul and Abu Dhabi, while JW Marriott Marquis Dubai tops the hotel rankings, reinforcing the city’s MICE leadership.
Cebu Pacific (CEB) announced it will resume its Dubai operations beginning July 2, 2026, following safety assessments and coordination with Dubai airport authorities.
Etihad Energy Holding reported Q1 2026 revenue of AED109.7 million ($30 million), up 64 per cent year-on-year and 325 per cent versus Gulf Navigation Company Q1 2025 revenue, following its rebranding and Brooge Energy acquisition completed in November 2025.
Dubai is aiming to cement its position as one of the world’s leading sports destinations under an ambitious strategy that seeks to nearly double the sector’s contribution to the emirate’s economy from AED10.17 billion ($2.77 billion) to AED18.3 billion ($4.98 billion) by 2033, while dramatically expanding participation and spectator attendance.
Dubai’s residential property market maintained its strong momentum in the first quarter of 2026, with transaction values reaching AED140.8 billion ($38.34 billion) despite regional geopolitical uncertainty and the seasonal slowdown associated with Ramadan, according to a new report by Morgan’s International Realty.
Wasl Group has announced the launch of Cedarwood Estates South, the latest addition to its growing freehold portfolio across Dubai. A limited collection of golf view villas, it will boast 74 units across four-, five-, and six-bedroom layouts, with generous plot sizes and open interiors.
Dubai is rapidly evolving beyond its traditional reputation as the “City of Gold”, with industry leaders now suggesting the UAE could emerge as one of the world’s most influential centres for physical gold trading, compliant bullion transactions, and potentially even future pricing power.
Dubai's Museum of Digital Art (MODA), a landmark addition to emirate's cultural landscape and the region’s first museum dedicated to digital art and new technologies, has been launched by Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture).
