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Eid Al Fitr 2025: Where to watch fireworks in Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Eid Al Fitr 2025: Where to watch fireworks in Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Here are some places where you can watch free fireworks and take part in events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi over the Eid break

Jafza invests Dhs90m to expand logistics park to meet demand

Jafza invests Dhs90m to expand logistics park to meet demand

The expansion brings the total area of Jafza Logistics Park to more than 922,000 square feet

Omniyat unveils Beyond, new waterfront project

5 things to know about Beyond, Omniyat’s luxury development company

Headquartered in Dubai, Beyond is backed by Omniyat’s full resources and experience but is taking a more wide-ranging approach

5 things to know about Dubai’s newest property firm, BT Properties

Based in Dubai South – a 145 square kilometre master-planned city near Al Maktoum International Airport – BT Properties is betting big on one of the emirate’s most promising growth corridors

New update on Dubai's variable parking tariff policy; see details

New update on Dubai’s variable parking tariff policy; see details

The Variable Parking Tariff Policy will take effect in Dubai starting April 4

Oman Ahli United Bank, Bank Dhofar merger

Eid holidays 2025: What to know before driving from UAE to Oman by car

UAE tops the list of the six Arab nationalities visiting Oman, with 1.1 million visitors coming to the country in 2024

Travel time reduced: Dubai’s new 3 lane bridge to handle 4,800 cars per hour

The bridge not only expedites the flow of traffic but also facilitates movement right from the Infinity Bridge via Al Mina Street to Sheikh Rashid Road

DWTC Expands Horizons: Record Events and Real Estate Growth in 2024

DWTC reports record events, real estate growth in 2024

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has broken new records in terms of attendance numbers at several of its key events, with 2.65 million attendees across their events last year

Dubai’s road ahead: RTA, ENOC Group test green hydrogen-powered mobility solutions

Green hydrogen is produced by the electrolysis of water using renewable electricity, such as solar and wind, and emits zero carbon dioxide (CO2) during the production process

Sheikh Zayed Road expansion: 3,200 cars to be accommodated per hour

The road adjacent to the Financial Centre Metro Station has been expanded in the direction heading towards Abu Dhabi

Dubai’s Al Khail Metro Station now has a new name

Dubai’s RTA will update and rename the station names on both the external and indoor directional signage for all metro stations, from April to June 2025

Dubai to add over 11,300 hotel rooms by 2027; nearly 4,620 expected in 2025

Dubai to add over 11,300 hotel rooms by 2027; nearly 4,620 expected in 2025

According to a report by leading real estate advisory group, Cavendish Maxwell, in 2024, the emirate added 4,255 rooms across 19 new hotels, marking a 2.9 per cent increase in its hospitality sector

Sheikh Hamdan passes new resolution for free zone operations Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai Introduces new resolution to regulate free zone operations

The DET has the authority to issue licenses allowing free zone establishments to operate in mainland Dubai or to open branches within the emirate

GEMS signs biggest solar energy deal in UAE’s education sector

This particular initiative is expected to reduce 14,276 metric tonnes of carbon emissions per year, equivalent to taking 3,300 cars off the road

RTA planning new Dubai Metro Gold Line

It will help ease the pressure on the Red Line and improve accessibility between the older part of Dubai and the newer residential and commercial developments

RTA luxury transport services

Dubai’s luxury transport sector sees record 44% rise in 2024

E-hail services also saw significant growth, with trips rising by 32 per cent to 32,556,975 in 2024 from 24,616,527 in 2023

Dubai to get new free zone cluster: All details here

It aims to foster a unique, collaborative ecosystem to support and accelerate the industry’s growth

Insights: Real estate in Dubai could shift to net-zero buildings by 2030

Insights: Real estate in Dubai could shift to net-zero buildings by 2030

Public-private partnerships will be instrumental in bridging capital gaps, accelerating innovation and ensuring regulatory alignment

DWTC, Informa Group partner to create global MICE entity

DWTC, Informa Group partner to create global MICE entity

The partnership aligns with DWTC’s commitment to tripling Dubai’s MICE sector GDP contribution to Dhs54bn annually by 2033, as outlined in the D33 Dubai Economic Agenda

Image courtesy Dubai Media Office - Cruise tourism image for illustrative purposes

Tourism: Emirates strengthens ties with TUI Cruises, Costa Cruises

Dubai’s cruise tourism growth has been supported by expedited customs and visa processing, duty-free services, complimentary city shuttles, and Emirates’ dedicated check-in facilities at Port Rashid

Good news for EV drivers: New charging stations to come up in Dubai

Customers will be able to pay both the EV charging tariff and the parking fee in a single transaction using Parkin’s app

Dubai real estate sales in February reached AED 51.1 billion, a 39.91_ increase in value on the same month last year.

Dubai real estate sales hit Dhs51.1bn in Feb; see top performing areas

Dubai’s February property sales have seen a 449 per cent increase in value over the past five years

DEWA Dubai energy stats for 2024 Image Dubai Media Office

Dubai: Energy demand rises by 5.4% to 59,594 gigawatt-hours in 2024

The total energy consumption in 2024 reached 59,594 gigawatt hours (GWh), up from 56,516 GWh in 2023, DEWA’s Al Tayer announced

Parkin performance highlights 2024

Parkin reports net profit rise of 13% to Dhs120m in 2024

Parkin’s total revenue for Q4 2024 surged 30 per cent year-on-year to Dhs265m, driven by increased parking transactions and expanded space capacity

Ramadan 2025: Dubai announces remote learning for private school students on Fridays

The private schools are also encouraged to accommodate families for whom remote learning may not be suitable

Great List debuts in Dubai: A curated dining guide for business and leisure

As Dubai continues to elevate its dining scene, Great List arrives as an exclusive city guide catering to high-calibre dining experiences

Dubai real estate prices drop 0.57% in Jan, signalling stabilisation

Dubai real estate prices drop 0.57% in Jan, signalling stabilisation

Sales volumes were down 4.6 per cent compared to December 2024, according to the latest Property Monitor monthly market report

Dubai: New traffic signal control system to reduce congestion by 20%

This is expected to play a key role in reducing the duration of commutes

Al Qudra development project contract awarded Image RTA _X

Al Qudra Street development: What the Dhs798m project in Dubai entails

The project is expected to decrease travel time significantly, reducing the average journey from 9.4 minutes to just 2.8 minutes

Now use the Parkin smart app to pay for public parking

New: Now use Parkin’s smart app to pay for public parking

The app’s real-time parking finder with a clustering feature helps locate available spaces, while an advanced search function provides access to on and off-street parking options