Dubai

Construction & Real Estate

ECC Contracting celebrates record quarter with $1.29bn project awards

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

ECC Contracting has announced the strongest project acquisition quarter in its history, securing three major construction contracts across Dubai with a combined value of AED4.73 billion ($1.29 billion) in the second quarter of this year.

Miscellaneous

Dubai court rules settlements between Muslim spouses recorded before judges can’t be appealed

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Dubai’s Highest Court has ruled that a settlement reached between Muslim spouses before a court, cannot later be challenged before a higher court.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai’s office market enters more balanced phase in Q2, says expert

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Dubai's office market entered a more balanced phase during Q2 with occupier demand remaining resilient despite a more measured pace of leasing activity. The office leasing transactions hit 38,082, registering a modest 4% quarter-on-quarter increase, said an industry expert.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai starts lighting upgrades at 30 pedestrian bridges

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has begun work on a project to upgrade the lighting of pedestrian bridges at 30 key locations across Dubai. The first phase covers upgrades on 21 pedestrian bridges, with the full project likely to be completed in the fourth quarter.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai's luxury off-plan homes bring $1.01bn June sales

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

The Dubai luxury real estate market continued to attract a steady flow of investment in June, with developers generating sales transactions worth AED3.72 billion ($1.01 billion) for off-plan homes priced above AED5 million.

Lifestyle

Sobha Realty plans record handover of 6,819 units in 2026

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

Sobha Realty, a leading global luxury real estate developer, is planning to hand over 6,819 units across Dubai in 2026, representing a total sales value of approximately AED21.6 billion ($5.88 billion).

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai launches digital twin platform - a virtual replica of city

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Dubai on Thursday launched the Dubai Digital Twin Platform, which represents a new strategic milestone in the emirate's digital transformation journey.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Global Hotel Alliance adds personalised city tours to GHA DISCOVERY

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Global Hotel Alliance has expanded its GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme with personalised Local City Tours through City Unscripted, offering private, locally hosted experiences tailored to members’ interests across 15 destinations, including Dubai, London, Paris, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Grovy unveils show apartment for Ramada Residences by Wyndham

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

Dubai-based Grovy Developers has joined hands with USquare Luxe Properties to unveil the first look of its show apartment for Ramada Residences by Wyndham at Dubai Islands. The project comprises a collection of one- to three-bedroom apartments along with four-bedroom penthouses.

Construction & Real Estate Lifestyle

Select Group completes first Six Senses branded homes in Mena

Thu, 02 Jul 2026

UAE developer Select Group has announced the completion of Six Senses Residences The Palm, Dubai, the first Six Senses branded homes in the Mena region. It comprises a collection of private residences, including signature and sky villas as well as penthouses designed around waterfront living.