Dubai

Finance & Capital Market

Dubai announces $272m incentives for businesses, individuals

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Dubai has announced a set of economic incentives totalling AED1 billion ($272.2 million) to be implemented over a period of three to six months starting 1st April 2026.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

747m rides in Dubai public transport, AI impact on travel growing

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Dubai’s public transport, shared mobility, and taxis carried 747.1 million riders in 2024, averaging over 2 million trips per day, according to a new report.

Construction & Real Estate

RTA completes 13 cycling tracks across Dubai

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it has completed work on 13 cycling tracks as part of a master plan for Dubai. The development of cycling tracks forms part of a comprehensive plan to expand Dubai’s cycling network to 1,000 km by 2030.

Construction & Real Estate

Alta defies regional headwinds, keeps projects on track

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

UAE-based Alta Real Estate Development has announced that construction activity continues across its portfolio despite the challenging situation in the region, thus reflecting the strength, resilience and long-term vision underpinning Dubai’s continued growth.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai RTA signs co-operation agreement with Union Properties

Sat, 28 Mar 2026

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a co-operation agreement with leading Dubai developer Union Properties aimed at strengthening collaboration in the management and regulation of road right-of-way within Union Properties’ development areas.

Construction & Real Estate

Azizi signs up Doka as formwork partner for prime Dubai project

Fri, 27 Mar 2026

UAE-based Azizi Developments has announced that it has appointed Doka, a world leader in formwork, scaffolding and engineering solutions based in Austria, as the formwork and scaffolding partner for its landmark multi-tower residential complex - Rêve Riviera - located in the MBR City, Dubai.

Construction & Real Estate

Emaar Properties announces $2.4bn cash dividends for FY 2025

Thu, 26 Mar 2026

Dubai master-developer Emaar Properties has announced plans to distribute cash dividends worth AED8.8 billion ($2.4 billion), representing 100% of the share capital, for the FY 2025. The Dubai developer had recorded its highest property sales of AED80.4 billion ($21.9 billion), up 16% over the previous year.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Dubai's Airport Show postponed to October

Thu, 26 Mar 2026

Leading events organiser RX has confirmed that the 2026 edition of Airport Show co-located with Global Airport Leaders’ Forum and Women In Aviation Middle East Conference, originally scheduled to take place from May 12 to 14 at Dubai World Trade Centre, will now take place from October 12-14, with the venue remaining unchanged.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah launches wellness experiences for Dubai Residents

Thu, 26 Mar 2026

Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah is introducing two wellness-focused offerings to help Dubai residents relax, recharge, and prioritise self-care, available until 30 September 2026.

Construction & Real Estate

Sobha Realty’s 985-unit Dubai luxury tower set for handover

Wed, 25 Mar 2026

Luxury real estate developer Sobha Realty has announced that its premium project in Dubai, Sobha Crest Grande, has received its building completion certificate (BCC) and is set to begin its handover shortly. Located in the waterfront district of Sobha Hartland, it features 985 residential units as well as other key amenities.