Tag: Dubai

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Dubai issues new law to regulate shared housing

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai has issued Law No. (4) of 2026 regulating the management and occupancy of shared housing in Dubai....

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AKCEL Holding launches $272m plan to develop golf venues in UAE

AKCEL Holding, a Dubai-based diversified conglomerate, has signed a strategic development agreement with XRange Golf Entertainment to develop a network of next-generation golf entertainment venues across the UAE, in a project valued at more than AED1 billion ($272.2 million)....

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AUM Development launches 93-unit residential development in Dubai

UAE-based real estate firm AUM Development has announced the launch of Ryze Residences, a premium residential development featuring 93 apartments with a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom units, in Warsan, one of the fastest-evolving districts in Dubai. ...

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ECC Fit-Out lands contract for 'first red brick façade building in Dubai'

ECC Fit-Out said it has secured a major contract from Vista Grove One for a Grade A commercial office building project in Dubai Studio City. Set for delivery in March 2027, the key development, Studio City, is poised to become the "first red brick façade building in Dubai". ...

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Dubai issues new public safety law to support tourism, sustainable growth

Dubai's ruler has issued a new law aimed at establishing a clear legislative framework to ensure high safety standards for individuals and property. Effective June 1, the new law also aims to strengthen safety standards at venues and events in support of Dubai’s tourism and leisure sectors. ...

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Dubai real estate firms, others offer free stays for stranded passengers

Private developers, holiday home operators and sections of the hospitality industry in Dubai are expanding free accommodation offers to stranded passengers as flight cancellations and regional airspace closures continue to disrupt travel across the Gulf....

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UAE real estate to stay resilient, able to absorb shocks; expert

The UAE’s real estate market is one of the Gulf’s most resilient markets and is able to absorb geopolitical shocks thanks to its diversified investment base and openness to global capital flows, according to an expert....

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RTA opens second-level bridge at World Trade Centre Roundabout

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a second-level bridge as part of the World Trade Centre Roundabout Development. The one-km-long structure comprises two lanes with a design capacity of 3,000 vehicles per hour linking Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street. ...

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Prime office shortage drives commercial buying in Dubai, says expert

Dubai’s real estate market is transitioning from the sharp acceleration of recent years into a more mature and sustainability-led growth phase, said an industry expert. While activity levels remain robust, the latest figures point to quality-driven demand across buyer segments. ...

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Emaar opens three new mosques across its communities

Leading developer Emaar has inaugurated three new mosques across its master-planned communities in Dubai that can accommodate more than 1,300 worshippers. With these latest openings, the total number of mosques delivered across Emaar developments has now reached 20. ...

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AHS' flagship commercial tower in Dubai fully sold out

AHS Properties has announced that its flagship commercial project, AHS Tower, in Dubai has been fully sold out, generating more than $700 million in revenue. Designed by renowned architecture firm Killa Design, the 69-storey tower will come up on Sheikh Zayed Road. ...

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Tenancy contracts in Dubai increases 6% to 1.38 million

Registered tenancy contracts in Dubai recorded a 6% increase in volume and a 17% increase in value in 2025, compared to 2024, reaching 1.38 million contracts with a total value of AED126.4 billion ($34.42 billion)....

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Dubai completes 124 real estate projects worth $7.49bn in 2025

Dubai witnessed notable progress in the pace of real estate project completion in 2025, with the number of completed projects rising to 124, marking a 7% increase and a total value of AED27.5 billion ($7.49 billion), reflecting a 23% increase....

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Blue Square enters UAE with new Dubai Islands residential project

Blue Square, a leading real estate developer with a major presence in Lebanon, Egypt and Kuwait, has announced its foray into the UAE market with its inaugural project - Vayla Residences - on Dubai Islands, featuring a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments alongside exclusive one- to three-bedroom duplexes. ...