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Etihad Rail sells 120,000 tickets in first month as UAE passenger network prepares to expand

Etihad Rail records 120,000 ticket sales in its first month, connecting Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah as further UAE stations are planned

UAE streamlines VAT refunds for citizens building new homes as satisfaction hits 93%

The new measures have been introduced to simplify and accelerate the VAT refund process in the UAE

Saudi architecture guidelines: From research to design

Aedas explores how understanding regional architecture can inform contemporary buildings at different scales

Survey finds expats are proud to support UAE’s development goals

The UAE poll was conducted by YouGov and was commissioned by Thales.

Club 15 opens 15,000 sqm sports hub in Al Quoz

Located in Al Quoz, Club 15 is open daily from 6am to 11pm. Designed for all ages, Club 15 also features a dedicated Kids Area and daycare, gymnastics and parkour, youth basketball and padel academies, and a gaming lounge

Dubai real estate buyers find better deals as new homes reach the market

New handovers are giving buyers more choice and room to negotiate, while demand for completed homes remains firm, says Union Square House CEO

UAE capital markets eye tokenisation, AI and new investment opportunities as foreign investors drive 49% of trading

The UAE is preparing for a new phase of capital market development, with asset tokenisation, artificial intelligence and alternative trading systems emerging as potential growth areas

Jeddah Tower architects reveal how they plan to build the world’s tallest tower

AS+GG, the firm behind both Jeddah Tower and Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, explains the engineering challenges, design decisions and ambitions behind Saudi Arabia’s record-breaking skyscraper

Quad Dream Group launches manufacturing division, Quad Dream Industries

Launched on September 1, 2026, Quad Dream Industries expands Quad Dream Group’s capabilities into scaffolding component manufacturing, strengthening its offering across rental, contracting, engineering and access solutions

Top 20 of Dubai’s most popular areas to buy apartments and villas

Bayut’s Q3 2026 report reveals the most popular areas among buyers in Dubai, from affordable apartments and family-friendly villas to luxury and waterfront properties

In Dubai, a Mansion Suspended Between Two Towers

At Atlantis The Royal, a four-bedroom residence turns the bridge between two towers into a place to live above the Palm.

Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah to get two new pedestrian bridges by 2027

The RTA and Dubai Holding Community Management have started construction on two bridges at Shoreline and Golden Mile, with the infrastructure expected to benefit 16,000 residents

On the Red Sea, a Villa Shaped Around the Water

At Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Foster + Partners’ shell-shaped villas make the reef below and the night sky above part of the room.

Sharjah unveils Uruk City, an AI-powered model for self-sufficient urban living

Developed through a partnership between SPARK, American University of Sharjah and SEE Holding, Uruk City aims to produce its own food, energy and water while using AI to shape more sustainable urban living

Saudi Arabia gives employers until February 2027 to meet worker housing rules

Saudi Arabia has set February 1, 2027, as the deadline for affected employers with fewer than 250 targeted workers to comply with licensed accommodation requirements

Dubai rental contracts can be annulled before they begin if deception is proven

Dubai's Rental Disputes Centre has ruled that lease contracts can be annulled before implementation if deception is proven. Find out about free rental checks

Abu Dhabi property: Rental yields reach 11.5% as apartment prices rise up to 9.2%

Abu Dhabi property rental yields reached an estimated 11.5% in Q3 2026, according to Bayut, as apartment asking prices rose by up to 9.2% in selected areas

What Makes a Hotel Room Great?

From a mansion suspended above Dubai to a Moroccan kasbah with no room numbers, eight stays built around a singular idea.

Trojan Construction Group joins Construction Week Awards Middle East 2026 as Construction Partner

Aman Group’s Janu unveils Janu Al Marjan Island

The launch builds on Janu’s growing presence in the United Arab Emirates and globally, following the introduction of Janu Residences, Dubai earlier this year

Burj Khalifa architects unveil plans for vast new Egyptian coastal city

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the global architecture firm, is responsible for some of the world's most recognisable buildings

Qiddiya Investment Company unveils ‘The National Golf Club’ Qiddiya City, appoints Golf Saudi as operator

The National Golf Club is set within Qiddiya City, the world’s first city built for play, where global leading entertainment, sport and culture come together with new homes, offices, retail and hotels to create a new destination for living, visiting and experiencing play

NEOM Extends Oxagon Wastewater Bids Again