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Can we now call Dubai a culture hub?

The imminent arrival of Dubai Opera provides depth to the emirate’s creative ambitions

Rock and pop to aid the Dubai Opera business model

The 2,000 seats are expected to be filled on a regular basis, says CEO

Emaar opens first midscale Rove hotel in Downtown Dubai

​The 420-room property is the first of 10 hotels planned across Dubai

Dubai Holding launches 3D printing centre for 700 businesses

The announcement follows the unveiling of the emirate’s 3D printing strategy last week

RTA announces new bridge linking Jebel Ali North, South

The bridge will ease congestion on nearby roads, according to the RTA

Dubai renters now able to apply for holiday home permit

Rule changes are designed to make the licencing process easier for homeowners and renters

Dubai to reach 100,000 hotel rooms in May

Emirate expected to enter top 10 global cities in terms of room supply

Dubai plans to 3D print 25% of buildings by 2030

The new strategy will cut costs and reduce construction times, Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed said

Dubai theme park IMG Worlds of Adventure reveals ride line-up, expansion plans

Four zones will feature numerous attractions and food options across the park

Dubai residential prices, rents decline with more pain expected

Factors including affordability concerns, job losses and low oil prices are dampening the market, Cluttons said

Damac Properties reveals its Aykon Dare tourist attraction

The development will allow daredevils to venture to the edge of the roof in nothing but a harness

Dubai sets no-fly zones for drones

New rules follow an incident at Dubai International in 2015

Dubai’s Emaar Malls Q1 net profit rises 22%

The unit reported growth in rental income during the quarter

Dubai Sukuk listings top $42bn

Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector said the emirate was a leader in the Islamic bond sector

Dubai welcomed 4.1 million tourists in Q1

Dubai Tourism released official figures showing a 5 per cent rise in overnight visitors in the first quarter of 2016

Dubai theme park IMG Worlds of Adventure to open in August

The attraction will open several months ahead of rival Dubai Parks and Resorts

UAE’s retail sector grows despite digital challenges

The retail sector accounts for 23 per cent of foreign direct investments into the UAE

Dubai Financial Market receives land for new HQ

The exchange is currently based in World Trade Centre

Dubai Duty Free to rollout concierge service, smart bags at airport lounges

Airport retailer aims to boost business with customers that prefer the comfort of lounges

Dubai developer Emaar to demerge from Indian joint venture with MGF

Emaar said the move will help the company expand its operations in India

Dubai airport posts 6.9% rise in February passenger traffic

India remained the top destination country in February

Emirates orders two additional Airbus A380s for delivery in 2017

The airline currently operates the world’s largest fleet of the A380

Dubai Opera event line-up revealed with opening show on August 31

Spanish musician Plácido Domingo will play on the opening night

New Dubai visa system: Approved typing centres to have ‘Amer’ logo

All visa-related transactions can be carried out at the typing centres

Dubai among world’s top 5 highest paying cities for bank directors

​Emirate ranks above Paris and Milan for hefty pay packages

Hiring up as Dubai’s private sector firms report improved outlook

The launch of new projects and a recovery in spending has boosted business confidence

Dubai Parks secures Dhs 1bn loan for Six Flags theme park

The proposed development is planned to open in Q4 2019

Dubai launches medical tourism portal

The portal provides health, travel, hospitality and visa services to medical tourists

Dubai’s Emaar has not cut property prices – Alabbar

​Emaar chairman says good supply still lagging demand in Dubai’s property market

Group CEO of Dubai’s Emaar Properties resigns

Abdulla Lahej had been with the company since 2000