Dubai

Construction & Real Estate

Alta defies regional headwinds, keeps projects on track

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

UAE-based Alta Real Estate Development has announced that construction activity continues across its portfolio despite the challenging situation in the region, thus reflecting the strength, resilience and long-term vision underpinning Dubai’s continued growth.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai RTA signs co-operation agreement with Union Properties

Sat, 28 Mar 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a co-operation agreement with leading Dubai developer Union Properties aimed at strengthening collaboration in the management and regulation of road right-of-way within Union Properties’ development areas.

Construction & Real Estate

Azizi signs up Doka as formwork partner for prime Dubai project

Fri, 27 Mar 2026

UAE-based Azizi Developments has announced that it has appointed Doka, a world leader in formwork, scaffolding and engineering solutions based in Austria, as the formwork and scaffolding partner for its landmark multi-tower residential complex - Rêve Riviera - located in the MBR City, Dubai.

Construction & Real Estate Finance & Capital Market

Emaar Properties announces $2.4bn cash dividends for FY 2025

Thu, 26 Mar 2026

Dubai master-developer Emaar Properties has announced plans to distribute cash dividends worth AED8.8 billion ($2.4 billion), representing 100% of the share capital, for the FY 2025. The Dubai developer had recorded its highest property sales of AED80.4 billion ($21.9 billion), up 16% over the previous year.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Dubai's Airport Show postponed to October

Thu, 26 Mar 2026

Leading events organiser RX has confirmed that the 2026 edition of Airport Show co-located with Global Airport Leaders’ Forum and Women In Aviation Middle East Conference, originally scheduled to take place from May 12 to 14 at Dubai World Trade Centre, will now take place from October 12-14, with the venue remaining unchanged.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah launches wellness experiences for Dubai Residents

Thu, 26 Mar 2026

Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah is introducing two wellness-focused offerings to help Dubai residents relax, recharge, and prioritise self-care, available until 30 September 2026.

Construction & Real Estate

Sobha Realty’s 985-unit Dubai luxury tower set for handover

Wed, 25 Mar 2026

Luxury real estate developer Sobha Realty has announced that its premium project in Dubai, Sobha Crest Grande, has received its building completion certificate (BCC) and is set to begin its handover shortly. Located in the waterfront district of Sobha Hartland, it features 985 residential units as well as other key amenities.

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.