Dubai

Construction & Real Estate

DEWA deploys world-first X-ray technology as it advances distribution network

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is deploying artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and a world-first X-ray inspection technology as it moves to make Dubai’s electricity distribution network more predictive, reliable and resilient.

Construction & Real Estate

Nikki Bisiker Design Studio unveils African inspired luxury villa in Tilal Al Ghaf

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Nikki Bisiker Design Studio has completed the design of a new Elysian Mansion villa in Tilal Al Ghaf in Dubai, with the project now into the interior execution phase.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Emirates to introduce Premium Economy on two Mauritius-Dubai flights

Sun, 30 Aug 2026

Emirates will introduce its Premium Economy cabin on two of its three daily Mauritius-Dubai flights from September 1, 2026, giving travellers greater comfort and choice. The service will be available on A380-operated flights EK703/704 and retrofitted Boeing 777 flights EK709/710.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Rotana Hotels in Dubai maintain strong momentum ahead of Q4: Cluster GM

Sun, 30 Aug 2026

Rotana’s Dubai hotels are maintaining strong booking momentum ahead of the fourth quarter, with occupancy averaging 85% and forward bookings broadly matching or exceeding last year’s levels amid diverse leisure, corporate and events demand, according to Timur Ilgaz, Cluster General Manager.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

EventMania Festival returns with expanded format, wedding platform

Mon, 03 Aug 2026

EventMania Festival will return for its third consecutive year on September 8, 2026 at the SkyLight Gallery, Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City, marking its largest and most ambitious edition to date.

Construction & Real Estate Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Etihad Rail Dubai, Al Dhaid stations to open on September 30

Mon, 03 Aug 2026

Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s national railway network, has announced that its passenger network will continue to expand with Dubai and Al Dhaid stations scheduled to open on September 30, 2026.

Construction & Real Estate

RTA announces Emirates Road expansion with two new lanes

Thu, 27 Aug 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it will open a 5-km-long expansion of Emirates Road on August 30, adding two new lanes for traffic flowing from Sharjah towards Wadi Al Amardi Area.

Construction & Real Estate Finance & Capital Market

Market uncertainty 'creates long-term investment opportunities in Dubai real estate'

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Periods of market uncertainty have historically created some of the strongest long-term investment opportunities in Dubai's real estate market, according to Nisus Finance, which believes the UAE's strong macro-economic fundamentals, resilient regulatory environment and sustained population growth continue to support long-term investor confidence.

Finance & Capital Market Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Dubai tops global creative industry FDI ranking, attracts $3.76bn

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Dubai ranked first globally, ahead of London, Singapore, Riyadh and Bengaluru among 233 cities, for the number of new foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the cultural and creative sectors for a fourth consecutive year in 2025, attracting 754 projects, said a report.