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Emaar showcases H1 highlights, focused on 'transforming communities'

Emaar showcases H1 highlights, focuses on ‘transforming communities’

Emaar Development recorded 30 project launches, resulting in the sale of 8,400 units in the first six months, reflecting a 56 per cent growth over H1 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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DUBAL Holding acquires equity stake in BiOD Technology

BiOD Technology is known for converting used cooking oils and palm oil mill effluent into clean biodiesel

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.

Jebel Ali Beach Development Project gets green light; see details

Jebel Ali Beach Development Project gets green light: see details

The project aims to create a unique recreational beachfront with an emphasis on protecting the environment and supporting sustainability and eco-tourism goals

Hamid Hosseini, Head of ESG, IFZA on Elevating corporate sustainability to create impact

Elevating corporate sustainability to create impact

Effectively incorporating sustainability requires taking note of customer needs and building a reputation as responsible corporate citizens fostering positive change

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

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Michelin Guide Dubai 2024: list revealed

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

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Dubai to build world’s largest and most advanced car market

This strategic move aims to leverage DP World’s global network to enhance the market’s connectivity with 77 ports worldwide

DP World partners with China's Zhejiang Seaport Group

DP World-Zhejiang Seaport Group alliance to boost UAE-China trade

The partnership aims to attract shipping companies to establish additional maritime routes and encourage cooperation through slot exchanges and vessel space purchases

How Majid Al Futtaim is redefining community living

Forest living in Dubai: How Majid Al Futtaim is redefining community living

Ahmed El Shamy, the CEO of Majid Al Futtaim, says that Ghaf Woods embodies the group’s pioneering spirit, and it is the first development in Dubai to offer forest living

RTA project to enable entry and exit points to Dubai harbour

RTA awards Dhs431m project to build entry, exit points for Dubai Harbour

The project covers the construction of a bridge of two lanes in each direction spanning 1,500 metres and accommodating 6,000 vehicles per hour

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Dubai motorists can now add driving licence, registration to Samsung Wallet

Samsung users can now seamlessly add their vehicle registration and driving license information directly to their Samsung Wallet through the RTA app

Dubai Sotheby's International Realty-Jumeirah Bay Island Villa

Dubai’s ‘Billionaire Island’ sets new real estate record with $65m villa sale

The Jumeirah Bay Island villa spans 18,800 square feet and features six bedrooms, a playroom, cinema, gym, and office space

dubai sme CEO Abdul Baset AL Janahi on how Dubai SME is helping buuild a global SME hub

Dubai SME CEO Abdul Baset Al Janahi on building a global business hub

The CEO of Dubai SME shares how the entity has supported the emirate’s rise as a regional and global entrepreneurial hub

Emirates unveils first destinations for its retrofitted 777

Dubai’s Emirates reveals first destinations for its refurbished Boeing 777

Flights on the retrofitted B777s to Geneva, Tokyo Haneda and Brussels go on sale today

U by Emaar Unveils Luxurious Bahrain Expansion

U by Emaar loyalty programme now covers these Bahrain hotels

The new additions, Address Beach Resort Bahrain and Vida Beach Resort Marassi-Al-Bahrain, will allow members to earn and redeem Upoints, the programme’s currency

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Here’s what Dubai’s metro stations will look like in 2030

Dubai unveiled plans to expand its metro network, to cover over 228 square kilometres by 2040, as part of its ’20-minute city’ agenda

Dubai approves Dhs25bn in new investment incentives

Dubai announces Dhs25bn in new investment incentives

The foreign investment development programme is designed to attract Dhs650bn of investments to the emirate over the next ten years

DIFC breaks ground on DIFC Square

DIFC breaks ground on new real estate development

This ambitious venture, comprising three interconnected buildings, aims to meet the growing demand for premium office spaces and retail units

Dubai Summer Surprises 2024 to kick off with 12-hour mega sale at these malls

Dubai Summer Surprises 2024 to kick off with 12-hour mega sale at these malls

The mega sale will take place on June 28 from 10am until 10pm, with exclusive discounts of up to 90 per cent across more than 100 brands

UAE floods to impact construction projects

Dubai to build Dhs30bn drainage network after record-breaking floods

The Dhs30bn project targets boosting Dubai’s drainage network’s capacity by 700 per cent