Dubai

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Investors secure mansions, luxury Ritz-Carlton Residences at Keturah Resort

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Investors have secured four ultra-prime waterfront mansions and more than half of the luxury apartments at The Ritz-Carlton Residences at Keturah Resort, the Middle East’s first fully wellness-certified resort in Dubai.

Lifestyle

Mira unveils Richmond-branded residential development in Dubai

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

UAE-based Mira Developments has unveiled Richmond District, a new branded residential development within the Al Furjan community in Dubai, that brings together five residential towers, an office tower and a shared podium designed around water, wellness and everyday convenience.

Construction & Real Estate

RTA starts maintenance works on sidewalks across Dubai

Sat, 04 Apr 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the launch of sidewalk maintenance and rehabilitation works across the emirate, covering a total area of 90,000 sq m in line with approved preventive maintenance plans for 2026.

Finance & Capital Market

Mashreq Bank posts Q1 net profit before tax of $626m

Thu, 30 Apr 2026

Mashreq Bank, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has delivered a strong first-quarter performance, with operating income growing to AED3.4 billion ($925.8 million) and net profit before tax increasing to AED2.3 billion ($626.28 million).

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai eases visa rules, scraps minimum property value requirement

Thu, 30 Apr 2026

Dubai has moved to further ease residency access for foreign property investors, updating rules to make visa eligibility more flexible.

Finance & Capital Market

Citi announces senior leadership appointments

Thu, 30 Apr 2026

Citi has announced senior leadership appointments across its Banking & International franchise, effective August, with roles based between London and Dubai.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai property market sales hit $48.11bn in Q1

Fri, 03 Apr 2026

The Dubai real estate market recorded 47,996 sales transactions worth AED176.7 billion ($48.11 billion) in Q1 2026, a 5.5% year-on-year increase in volume and a 23.4% rise in value, as the property sector showed strong resilience in March.

Lifestyle

Premier Inn introduces dog-friendly stays in Dubai

Fri, 03 Apr 2026

Premier Inn Middle East is introducing dog-friendly stays at selected hotels in Dubai, making it easier for guests to travel, relocate, or simply enjoy a staycation without leaving their beloved dog at home.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Dubai launches new directive to strengthen passenger rights

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has launched a new Aviation Consumer Welfare Directive aimed at strengthening passenger rights, introducing clearer protections and formal mechanisms for complaints and dispute resolution across the emirate’s aviation sector.

Construction & Real Estate

Ultra-luxury propels Dubai real estate sales to $49bn in Q1

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

Dubai’s real estate market recorded over AED180 billion ($49 billion) in residential and commercial sales during the first three months of the year, supported by a surge in ultra-luxury property transactions and sustained demand across both sectors, according to a market report.