Dubai now has over 51,200 electric vehicles on its roads, and charging stations have grown by 10 percent. New partnerships and projects are making it easier for residents and businesses to switch to electric cars.
Dubai's warehouse sector pulled in 1.8 billion dirhams in rental value in the first half of 2026. Renewals hit a record, rents jumped 12.5 percent, and most new leases went to smaller units as tenants grew wary of expanding.
Indian high-net-worth individuals and family offices are turning to Dubai to open doors to global investments. They want multi-currency access and advanced wealth structuring, while keeping their main assets in India.
Abu Dhabi's market closed sharply lower after a steep fall in 'العالمية القابضة'. Dubai's index managed a small gain. Both moves came after the US and UAE raised interest rates, shaking up investor sentiment.
Dubai's Al Yalayis station will open to passengers on 30 September 2026, linking Dubai to Abu Dhabi's Mohammed Bin Zayed City in a 57-minute train journey. The move introduces a new, organised rail option for commuters, residents and businesses between the UAE's two economic powerhouses.
Dubai's property market saw both buyer interest and average prices rise in August, even as regional tensions made headlines. A Market Pulse survey of 4,113 people found 71 percent plan to buy within six months, while price expectations remain mixed.
South Africa is turning to Dubai as its launchpad for attracting Gulf investment and expertise to overhaul its vast government property portfolio. Plans include a new state asset company and a Dubai-based office to connect with regional sovereign funds.
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