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Sharjah announces $1.42bn energy and water projects including major desalination plant

Sharjah announces $1.42bn in energy and water projects, including a new desalination plant for 1.4 million people and smart electricity grid upgrades

Dubai road closures on Sunday, November 1: Sheikh Zayed Road timings, alternative routes and Metro hours

Air France wants its cabins to feel like a private jet as the airline chases the super-rich

Air France's La Première service offers a private car transfer to their aircraft, a dedicated airport entrance, discreet security checks and access to a lounge featuring spa treatments, caviar and champagne

Keeping it in the family: How a mother and her daughters are building a Dubai food business

Three by Eva began with a mother’s connection to her culinary heritage, while Keanu’s shows how her daughters are taking things in a new direction

Dubai real estate sector recorded $3.3bn of transactions last week, including $15m Palm Jumeirah apartment

Dubai real estate sector saw $3.3bn of transactions and 2,579 sales last week, including $15m Palm Jumeirah apartment

UAE developer Arada raises $400m in first property sukuk since regional conflict began

UAE developer Arada raises $400m through a five-year sukuk, attracting over $700m in orders in the first UAE property debt issuance since the regional conflict began

Abu Dhabi apartment values rise 24% as Al Reef records 36.6% increase

Abu Dhabi apartment values rose 24% in Q3 2026, led by Al Reef at 36.6%, according to ValuStrat, as residential sales volumes declined

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 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