Binghatti Developers and Mercedes-Benz have joined forces for the official unveiling of Mercedes-Benz Places|Binghatti City, the world’s first Mercedes-Benz branded city and the developer’s first masterplanned community, a AED30 billion ($8.2 billion) development spanning more than 10 million sq ft in Nad Al Sheba.
Arada, a leading regional developer, has unveiled Inaura, an urban fitness-led hospitality and residences concept in Dubai.
Dubai’s hotel industry posted its strongest December since 2007, driven by the holiday season. In December 2025, occupancy hit 84.3% (+3.4%), ADR reached AED 1,042.11 ($283.76) (+11.1%), and RevPAR rose to AED 878.19 (+15%), showing strong year-on-year growth, according to preliminary data from CoStar.
Dubai has recorded its strongest residential year on record for 2025, with the total sales value reaching AED547 billion ($149 billion), up 28% year-on-year, across 203,000 transactions as demand, liquidity and prices all advance together, said a new report.
Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, has announced the launch of its inaugural data centres in UAE. These facilities, located in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, will host more than 100 cloud-based solutions of both Zoho and ManageEngine, the company's two key brands.
Dubai is entering a new era of luxury with upcoming hotel and dining openings, from wellness-led beachfront resorts and boutique lifestyle stays to Michelin-starred restaurants and global dining favourites. Among the most anticipated hotel launches is Six Senses The Palm, opening in 2026 on Palm Jumeirah’s West Crescent.
UAE-based BNW Developments has announced that it has awarded a contract worth AED1 billion ($272 million) to CREC4, a subsidiary of top global infrastructure group China Railway Group, for its prime developments in Dubai.
Speedex Tools, a leading industrial tools and hardware solutions provider, has announced the grand relaunch of its newly-refurbished flagship store in Deira Souq on its 35th anniversary. The revamped outlet now spans 5,053 sq ft across two floors, featuring a modernised layout.
The 27th edition of Intersec, a leading exhibition for security, safety and fire protection, kicked off in Dubai bringing together more than 1,200 exhibitors from over 60 countries. Spanning over 65,000 sq m, the expo is expected to welcome over 50,000 visitors over the next two days.
UAE-based Azizi Developments has announced that it has partnered with Mertoglu, a key Turkish play equipment manufacturer, for the supply of outdoor play systems at its mixed-use community - Azizi Venice - in the rapidly growing Dubai South.
