Dubai

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Emirates third daily flight touches down in Nairobi

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Emirates has launched its third daily Dubai-Nairobi flight, increasing operations to 21 weekly services. The new EK717 route strengthens connectivity for tourists, business travellers and exporters while supporting Kenya’s trade and tourism growth.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Oman Air expands network with five new routes in July

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Oman Air is launching five new routes in July 2026, adding Singapore, Sochi, Tashkent, Dubai–Salalah, and Abu Dhabi to its network. The expansion will increase the airline's destination network to 49 cities.

Construction & Real Estate

Binghatti says Bugatti Residences penthouse sold for AED200m

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

In a huge boost for Dubai's luxury real estate market, Binghatti, a major UAE developer, has announced penthouse sales totalling AED270 million ($73.5 million) at Bugatti Residences by Binghatti in Business Bay during June 2026.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

The Meydan Hotel in Dubai undergoes interior transformation

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

H2R completed interior renovation of The Meydan Hotel in Dubai, reimagining guestrooms and public areas for Dubai Holding, modernising the hotel on an accelerated timeline while improving spatial quality and operational efficiency and improved outcomes.

Construction & Real Estate Finance & Capital Market

Dubai announces $4.9bn infrastructure development projects

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Dubai has announced plans to develop several landmark projects at a total investment of AED18 billion ($4.9 billion), covering infrastructure, culture, trade, investment and urban development, as the emirate seeks to support long-term economic growth and improve quality of life, said a report.

Motoring

Dubai RTA deploys advanced AI at Bus Operations Control Centre

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has deployed an advanced suite of AI-powered smart dashboards at the Bus Operations Control Centre, marking a significant milestone in the real-time management of bus services through advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Emirates to offer incentives and reliability, but no fare cut, says Clark

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Emirates plans to introduce a range of incentives aimed at reassuring passengers and encouraging them to return to travel amid the ongoing Iran conflict, but the airline has ruled out fare discounts as part of its strategy.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Riyadh Air opens ticket sales for daily Riyadh - Dubai service

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, on Monday announced the opening of ticket sales for daily flights between Dubai and Riyadh - a key addition to its growing network.

Construction & Real Estate

RTA completes 90% work on Dubai Harbour bridge project

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that 90% of the work has been completed on a 1,500-m bridge to Dubai Harbour featuring two lanes in each direction. More than 45,000 cu m of concrete and 8,273 tonnes of steel have been used in the project.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Qatar Airways boosts Dubai flights to five daily

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

Qatar Airways continues to increase its capacity between Qatar and UAE by gradually expanding frequencies between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) from two to five daily services.