Oman Air has announced the launch of a new direct service between Dubai and Salalah, commencing July 3, 2026. Operating three times per week year-round, the route will further strengthen connectivity to the Dhofar Governorate while expanding travel options for both residents and international visitors in time for khareef season.
UAE-based Ayat Development has marked the groundbreaking of Ayami Residence, a contemporary G+Podium+6 residential development in Warsan First, Dubai. Scheduled for completion in 2028, the 376-unit project will introduce a curated mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments.
VFS Global has been awarded the LEED v4 Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) Gold Certification, a globally recognised benchmark for sustainable building practices developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), for its world’s largest Visa Application Centre in Dubai’s Wafi City, which opened in April 2025.
NKEY Architects, an international full-cycle architecture and design company delivering comprehensive solutions - from concept to implementation - has announced the relocation of its global headquarters to Dubai, thus marking a significant milestone in its next phase of growth.
Havelock One has completed the full fit out of SOCO, the newest family entertainment destination by Majid Al Futtaim, now open at City Centre Mirdif in Dubai. Spanning 2,677 sqm, the ‘social jungle’ concept brings together gaming, bowling, dining, and immersive themed zones under one vibrant roof.
Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel and NH Collection Dubai The Palm have launched a heartfelt Ramadan Iftar on Palm Jumeirah, inspired by mothers’ homemade recipes. Collaborating with women from Jordan, Syria, Iraq, and Egypt, the initiative recreates authentic family dishes, bringing comfort and nostalgia to residents far from home.
Ritchie Bros. Dubai will host its first auction of the year next week, offering more than 1,900 items - including many unused machines - for sale. The public, unreserved auction, where every lot sells to the highest bidder, marks the start of the 2026 auction calendar.
Emaar Properties has reported a solid financial and operational performance for the full year 2025 clocking its highest-ever property sales of AED80.4 billion ($21.9 billion) in 2025, an increase of 16% over 2024 sales of AED 69.5 billion ($19 billion), driven by demand across established master communities and successful new launches.
Aman Group has joined hands with H&H, a Dubai-based developer, for the launch of Janu Residences - the visionary lifestyle brand's debut project in the region. The development comprises a 150-key hotel alongside a limited collection of two- to five-bedroom apartments.
Y A S Developers, a real estate company with a major presence in North America, has announced plans to launch projects worth AED1 billion in Dubai this year. Today it unveiled its third boutique luxury project, Casa Altia, within the Al Furjan community.
