Dubai

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai's property sector rounds off 2025 with record sales

Wed, 07 Jan 2026

Dubai's property sector capped a historic year in 2025 with both primary and resale markets posting strong gains, while rising property values and accelerated construction activity signalled continued market strength heading into 2026, said a report.

Construction & Real Estate

RTA completes traffic expansion works on key Dubai street

Wed, 07 Jan 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has announced the completion of traffic expansion works on Al Warqa’a 1 Street, covering a total length of 7 km in both directions. The scope of works included conversion of four roundabouts into smart signalised intersections.

Construction & Real Estate Lifestyle

Jumeirah Beach 1 project set for February launch after revamp

Wed, 07 Jan 2026

Work is nearing completion on Jumeirah Beach 1 project, a fully integrated coastal destination in Dubai featuring modern recreational and sports facilities including dedicated pedestrian, cycling and jogging paths. It is set to reopen to the public next month following revamp.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai to host PropTech Connect Middle East in February

Tue, 06 Jan 2026

The Dubai Land Department is set to host PropTech Connect Middle East 2026, the first regional edition of the real estate technology event, in February. It is expected to attract more than 3,000 participants from across the globe and over 1,500 companies across the real estate ecosystem.

Construction & Real Estate

ORA awards consultancy contracts for flagship coastal destination

Tue, 06 Jan 2026

ORA Developers has appointed six leading consultancy partners for Phase 1 of its flagship coastal destination - BAYN - taking shape in Ghantoot. Spanning 1.2km natural beachfront, it encompasses 9,000 residences, with 55% open spaces, built on a 15-minute walkable layout.

Construction & Real Estate

RTA completes 60pc work on Oud Maitha, Al Asayel Road project

Mon, 05 Jan 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that steady progress is being made on its Oud Maitha Road and Al Asayel Street Development Project with 60% work already completed. The scope of work includes development of four major intersections, featuring bridges and 14-km-long roads.

Construction & Real Estate Lifestyle

Meraas unveils d3 masterplan, set to introduce waterfront neighbourhood

Mon, 05 Jan 2026

Dubai developer Meraas has unveiled an expanded residential masterplan for Dubai Design District (d3), thus transforming the district into one of Dubai’s most desirable creative-led waterfront neighbourhoods. Spanning 18 million sq ft, it will offer residents a blend of cultural, retail and hospitality experiences.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Singapore Airlines introduces A380 on Dubai–Singapore

Mon, 05 Jan 2026

Singapore Airlines will deploy the Airbus A380 on its daily Dubai–Singapore route from March 29, 2026, offering increased capacity and an enhanced onboard experience across all cabins.

Construction & Real Estate

Azizi's prime Dubai residential project on track for Q1 handover

Sat, 31 Jan 2026

UAE-based Azizi Developments has announced that the construction is in full swing on its key residential project - Azizi Central - located in the Al Furjan community of Dubai. With nearly 77% work already completed, the project is set for Q1 handover.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE’s non-oil foreign trade tops AED3.8 trillion for first time

Sat, 31 Jan 2026

The UAE’s non-oil foreign trade reached approximately AED3.8 trillion ($1.03 trillion) in 2025, recording growth of 27% compared to 2024 and 44.3% compared to 2023. It also achieved growth of 65% and 97.4% compared to 2022 and 2021 respectively, exceeding twice the level of 2019.