Dubai’s real estate market continues to show strong momentum in 2026, although it is entering a more balanced phase. During the first half of 2026, the emirate recorded more than AED 286 billion (around US$78 billion) in property sales across about 79,000 transactions, demonstrating continued demand from both local and international buyers. One of the…
If you’re flying from Dubai today, it’s important to check your flight status before leaving for the airport. UAE airlines, including Emirates, flydubai, Etihad Airways, and Air Arabia, have revised schedules because of ongoing security concerns and temporary airspace restrictions in parts of the Gulf. What has changed? Advice for passengers Airlines and Dubai Airport…
Early this morning, reports emerged of multiple loud explosions and thick smoke in Dubai’s Jebel Ali industrial area. Witnesses living in nearby communities such as Al Furjan said they heard several loud bangs between approximately 2:40 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. Videos shared online showed dark smoke rising from the direction of the industrial zone. According…
Dubai’s position as a global financial hub continues to strengthen as the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) reported a significant increase in new company registrations. The financial centre recorded around a 30% year-on-year growth in new registrations during the period from July 2025 to June 2026. The growth shows that international companies and investors continue…
Dubai’s real estate market continues to show strong momentum in 2026, although it is entering a more balanced phase. During the first half of 2026, the emirate recorded more than AED 286 billion (around US$78 billion) in property sales across about 79,000 transactions, demonstrating continued demand from both local and international buyers. One of the…
If you’re flying from Dubai today, it’s important to check your flight status before leaving for the airport. UAE airlines, including Emirates, flydubai, Etihad Airways, and Air Arabia, have revised schedules because of ongoing security concerns and temporary airspace restrictions in parts of the Gulf. What has changed? Advice for passengers Airlines and Dubai Airport…
Early this morning, reports emerged of multiple loud explosions and thick smoke in Dubai’s Jebel Ali industrial area. Witnesses living in nearby communities such as Al Furjan said they heard several loud bangs between approximately 2:40 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. Videos shared online showed dark smoke rising from the direction of the industrial zone. According…
Dubai’s position as a global financial hub continues to strengthen as the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) reported a significant increase in new company registrations. The financial centre recorded around a 30% year-on-year growth in new registrations during the period from July 2025 to June 2026. The growth shows that international companies and investors continue…
Dubai has announced new regulations for shared housing arrangements, which will affect many expatriates living with roommates in apartments and shared accommodations. The new rules aim to improve safety standards, reduce overcrowding, and create better control over residential occupancy across the city. Under the upcoming system, tenants sharing apartments will need to ensure that all…
A major gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road resulted in one fatality and five injuries. Dubai Civil Defence teams responded quickly, extinguished the fire, and secured the area to prevent further damage. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the blast and reminded businesses to strictly follow gas…
Dubai’s aviation sector remains one of the busiest in the world, but passengers travelling through the UAE are being advised to check their flight schedules before heading to airports. Several airlines, including major UAE carriers, have updated operations on some regional routes due to changing conditions in the Gulf region. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is…
Dubai has announced a major update regarding shared housing regulations, a move that will directly affect many expatriates, including Indians who live with roommates to reduce living costs. The new rules are designed to improve housing standards, reduce overcrowding, and make residential communities safer. Dubai has always attracted millions of foreign workers because of its…
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued weather bulletins across the UAE, forecasting fair to partly cloudy conditions with afternoon convective cloud formations over eastern and southern regions. These atmospheric developments bring localized summer rainfall, scattered showers, and occasional cloud-seeding activity aimed at boosting precipitative yields across inland mountain ranges and near Al Ain….
Dubai has officially hit a historical demographic milestone, with its resident population reaching 4.58 million. According to official data released by Digital Dubai via the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment, the emirate added approximately 332,000 net new residents in a single year—representing a rapid annual growth rate of 7.5%. This unprecedented influx highlights Dubai’s position…
