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Theme for success: A chat with Dubai Holding Entertainment's Fernando Eiroa

Theme for success: A chat with Dubai Holding Entertainment’s Fernando Eiroa

The CEO of Dubai Holding Entertainment talks about the company’s innovative projects, including Real Madrid World, Global Village and the Coca-Cola Arena and the core values driving the group’s success

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Dubai to host Games of the Future 2025

Dubai will play host to thousands of world-class athletes and esports competitors from as many as 100 countries, as part of national and multinational teams

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Dubai: Aldar to build office tower on Sheikh Zayed Road

The development will feature a grade A office tower with a net leasable area (NLA) of 88,000 sqm, complemented by a luxury boutique hotel and branded residences

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan appoints 22 AI chiefs across government institutions

Dubai’s GDP grows by 3.2% in first quarter of 2024

Dubai’s transportation and storage sector saw significant growth, driven primarily by a 6.8 per cent increase in air transport demand

Flydubai-Cairo

Flydubai in early talks for largest ever airplane order

flydubai announced the purchase of 175 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes in 2017

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Dubai: New widened Exit 55 to cut traffic time by 60%

By expanding the exit, RTA has increased the exit’s capacity from 3,000 vehicles per hour to 4,500 vehicles per hour

Boeing delays impede flydubai’s expansion plans

Dubai’s flydubai says expansion plans hindered by Boeing delays

The budget carrier urged the US manufacturer to honour and renew its commitment to meet its delivery obligations

GEMS Education secures $3.25bn financing facility

Dubai’s GEMS Education secures $3.25bn new financing facility

Dubai Islamic Bank, Mashreq Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and First Abu Dhabi Bank acted as underwriters on the financing facility

Dubai’s RTA announces Dhs1.1bn deal for low-emission buses

Dubai’s RTA announces Dhs1.1bn deal for low-emission buses

The buses meet the European low carbon emission standards (Euro 6) and are set to be delivered in 2024 and 2025

climate

‘It feels like 62°C’: Humidity intensifies heatwave in Dubai, Kuwait

Official temperatures in recent days have hovered above the 40°C mark, but the so-called ‘feels like’ temperature has reached 62°C

Dar Global signs with Trump Organization to build Trump Tower Dubai

Dar Global to build Trump Tower Dubai, marks third collab in region

This is the developer’s third collaboration with the Trump Organization

Abu Dhabi

5 reasons why Abu Dhabi and Dubai feature in world’s top smart cities index

The UAE capital climbed three places to secure 10th position, while Dubai also improved its standing, moving from 17th to 12th place among 142 cities worldwide

Dubai real estate pioneer Alex Zagrebelny on his wellbeing vision

Alex Zagrebelny is moving quickly with planning Eywa, the world’s first wellbeing focused building, located in the Dubai Water Canal in Business Bay.

Dubai among top cities to see high growth in prime residential property in 2024

Top 5 most sought-after residential areas in Dubai right now

In June, Dubai’s real estate market recorded 13,436 sales transactions, marking a 43.4 per cent increase year on year.

WATCH: Dubai Police seize 640 bicycles, e-scooters from reckless riders

The impoundments were part of a traffic campaign launched by Dubai Police at the start of the month.

Emaar’s Dubai Mall attracts 57 million visitors in H1 2024

Emaar’s Dubai Mall attracts 57 million visitors in H1 2024

The mall recorded a growth in retail sales in the first six months of 2024, ranging from 8 to 15 per cent higher than the same period last year

food - Workers organise a watermelon stall at a fresh produce market in Dubai on March 21, 2023 ahead of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan. (Photo by Karim SAHIB / AFP) (Photo by KARIM SAHIB/AFP via Getty Images)

Dubai to develop ‘world’s largest’ fresh food hub

The planned logistics hub aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which aims to double the size of the emirate’s economy to $8.7tn, by 2033

Indonesia’s $2.35bn Sukuk listed on Nasdaq Dubai

Indonesia lists three sukuks worth $2.35bn on Nasdaq Dubai

The new listings bring the Southeast Asia nation’s total value of issuances listed on the exchange to $24.1bn

RTA

Watch: RTA unveils AI-powered detection system for Dubai’s roads

The smart vehicle boasts several advanced features that improve the detection of road conditions and the inspection of traffic diversions

Dubai real estate

Unstoppable? Dubai’s property market surges 30% in 2024

Dubai’s high rental yields, easy real estate financing, and accessible residency visas are factors driving property ownership over renting

How Pure Gold is crafting Dubai’s real estate legacy

Karim Merchant: Crafting a lasting legacy in Dubai’s property market

Pure Gold Group’s managing director and CEO shares how he’s leveraging the group’s 35 years of history to shape a legacy in Dubai’s booming real estate market

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Dubai’s 64km Green Spine: Solar-powered trams, 300MW system touted for E311 route

At the core of the Dubai Green Spine project are 100 per cent solar-powered trams, supported by a substantial 300-megawatt solar energy system

From bricks to big plans, LEGOLAND Dubai Resort's Tim Harrison-Jones shares details

From bricks to big plans, LEGOLAND Dubai Resort’s Tim Harrison-Jones shares details

The general manager of LEGOLAND Dubai Resort tells us why the destination remains a favourite with guests of all ages from across the world

Ram Buxani’s fascinating 1959 journey to Dubai: Retold in this excerpt from his autobiography

In his book, Ram Buxani recounts his journey to Dubai in 1959 as an 18-year-old, beginning his career as an office clerk at ITL.

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Dubai: These two new bus routes enhance RTA network

The DA2 route, with a two-hour frequency, begins its first journey from DAMAC Hills at 5:47 am and continues until 9:32 pm daily. Both routes are priced at Dhs5 per journey

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Prime properties: 190 deals over $10m recorded Dubai in H1; supply drops

Knight Frank says the dramatic rise in demand and corresponding supply crunch in the prime residential market reflect Dubai’s growing appeal among the global elite

Iconic Indian businessman Ram Buxani passes away in Dubai

Over a long and illustrious career, Buxani would rise to become chairman of Cosmos ITL group and a highly respected member of the UAE community.

Dubai Tourism's Issam Kazim on showcasing Brand Dubai

Dubai’s tourism triumph: Issam Kazim on the strategy driving Brand Dubai

The CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism & Commerce Marketing, shares the strategies, innovations and vision that continue to drive Dubai’s success as the world’s top tourist destination

Fairmont, Sol Properties to build premium residential tower in Downtown Dubai

Fairmont, Sol Properties to build premium residential tower in Downtown Dubai

Fairmont Residences Solara Tower Dubai joins a portfolio of 16 Fairmont-branded residences, with 22 more projects in the pipeline

Grand Finale Group Michelin Dubai Guide 2024

Michelin Guide Dubai 2024: list revealed

The MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2024 selection includes four new one MICHELIN Star and six new Bib Gourmand restaurants