For the first time since January 2023, new rental contracts in Dubai have surpassed renewals. Falling rents for new leases are pushing tenants to move, shaking up the city's property market.
A sweeping probe into fake invoices for medals between Lebanon and Dubai has led to arrests in Lebanon, exposing a major sports corruption case and raising questions about cross-border financial checks.
Fujairah Municipality now hosts Emirates Development Bank every Tuesday, giving investors and entrepreneurs direct access to financial advice and support as part of the Tamkeen initiative.
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.
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 is shifting as new economic centres like Dubai South, Expo City Dubai, and Dubai Silicon Oasis attract both businesses and residents. The city's growth is moving beyond its old downtown focus.
Dubai Municipality has stepped up inspections in residential areas, finding 2,395 violations since early 2026. The authority is taking tough action to keep neighbourhoods stable and protect Dubai's urban character.
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