Dubai’s economy reached AED473 billion ($129 billion) in the first half of 2026, driven by strong performance across key sectors, including financial and insurance services, healthcare, information and communication, and construction.
The value of Dubai's real estate investments has grown steadily over the past few years, rising nearly five-fold from AED148 billion ($40.2 billion) in 2021 to more than AED680 billion ($185 billion) in 2025, said a leading UAE brokerage, adding the number of investments have jumped from 72,000 to 259,000 over the period.
Leading real estate services company JLL has been appointed as the exclusive office leasing partner for a 12-storey Grade A workplace within Water Gardens, a new mixed-use destination in the heart of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). It is being developed by H&H and designed by top architect David Chipperfield.
Emaar Properties' sales backlog - the value of property sales yet to be recognised as revenue - stood at around AED180 billion ($49 billion), while indicating its collection rate reached 98% last year, recovering from a temporary decline during the regional tension, said Emaar Properties Founder and Managing Director Mohamed Alabbar.
Eurowings, part of Lufthansa Group, introduces affordable comfort on medium-haul routes with its new Premium BIZ seat, debuting in November 2025 on the Dubai-Berlin route. The airline will also expand services to Germany, adding weekly connections from Dubai to Düsseldorf and a new Abu Dhabi-Berlin route.
At the Global Peace Hospitality Summit & Awards 2025 in Dubai, Sun Siyam Group and its Founder, Ahmed Siyam, received multiple honours, including the Golden Sail of Distinction and two Lifetime Achievement Awards.
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.
