Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s national railway network, has announced that its passenger network will continue to expand with Dubai and Al Dhaid stations scheduled to open on September 30, 2026.
Dubai’s luxury real estate developers must treat wellness as the new baseline for how homes are designed and built, as global demand grows for healthier living environments. The next phase for the industry is collaboration rather than competition, said a leading UAE developer.
Dubai-based Majid Developments has announced steady progress on its prime residential development - Mayfair Gardens - located in Jumeirah Garden City, with the project in its final stages of construction. The 12-storey tower featuring 64 apartments is due for handover in September.
Dubai maintained its strong economic performance in the first quarter of 2026, with the emirate's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching AED232 billion ($63.17 billion), representing a 2.4% increase from the same period last year.
Batelco by Beyon has won top recognition at the MEA Business Achievement Awards 2026 in Dubai for its AI-powered customer service platform, Basma, which has transformed the way customers engage with the company by delivering fast, intelligent and personalised sales and support.
Dubai’s Community Development Authority (CDA) has signed an agreement with UAEV, the country’s first fully government-owned electric vehicle charging network, for setting up EV charging stations across its key facilities, including community councils (Majlis) and wedding halls.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Keolis MHI, operator of Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram, has completed the comprehensive maintenance project for the train ventilation and air conditioning (VAC) systems on Dubai Metro, with works covering 62 trains to date.
Avenew Development and Kora Properties have announced the launch of O1NE District, a mixed-use destination being developed at an investment of AED6 billion ($1.6 billion) in the heart of Dubai Motor City. It boasts six commercial towers, an integrated retail hub, healthcare facilities and landscaped public spaces.
Emirates will introduce a second daily Airbus A350 service between Dubai and Colombo from 8 August, replacing the existing Boeing 777 aircraft on flight EK648/649.
The Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Municipality and Planning Department - Ajman to strengthen collaboration in environmental protection and support the development of a more integrated environmental governance framework.
