The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its 19th annual conference from November 18-21 at the Mandarin Oriental in Downtown Dubai. This year's agenda focuses on bridging gaps in the longevity sector by bringing together leaders from diverse fields, including medicine, biotech, tech, wellness, sports, hospitality, and real estate.
Sobha Realty has announced the launch of its tallest creation - Sobha SkyParks - rising 109 floors on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road, with 684 luxury homes. The landmark project boasts four themed SkyParks offering leisure, wellness and recreation to its residents.
Aleph Hospitality celebrated its 10th anniversary in September, expanding from one hotel in 2015 to 50 across 39 cities in 23 countries by 2025. In 2026, Aleph plans to open four new regional offices and launch a Luxury Division. Having achieved its goal of 50 hotels, the company aims to operate 100 by the end of 2029.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed converting Al Satwa Roundabout into a signalised intersection, alongside associated road and infrastructure enhancements. The design also improves bus movement and access into and out of the area, which reduces delays and supports smoother public transport operation.
Dubai has nearly AED2.1 trillion ($571.5 billion) worth of projects underway across housing, transportation, aviation, infrastructure and economic development, with more projects to be announced in the coming phase, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said.
Dubai master-developer Emaar Properties plans to invest more than $16 billion in real estate and tourism development projects in Syria, with investment decisions guided by economic feasibility, development potential and social responsibility amid ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges, said its top official.
Artificial intelligence (AI), biometrics, digital twins and integrated data platforms are transforming airport operations across the region, as industry leaders highlight technology’s role in improving passenger screening, baggage handling and capacity management at the 25th edition of Airport Show in Dubai.
Dubai is set to dazzle this season as the Festival of Lights 2025 returns with live entertainment to unite all communities across the city from October 17 to 26 .
BI Group has signed a deal with Citic Middle East Contracting, the UAE subsidiary of Chinese group Citic Construction, to collaborate on the construction of three real estate developments in Dubai - all coming up in Meydan Horizon. As per the deal, Citic will be the main construction contractor across all three projects.
Moma International, a leading architecture and interior design studio, has announced that it has achieved a major construction milestone on its five-star beachfront property, J1 Hotel, in Dubai with the completion of 65,000 cu m of concrete pour by the project team clocking five million safe man hours.
