[ad_1] In six months, Dubai’s first-time buyer programme helped 2,000 residents purchase homes worth AED3.25 billion/Image: WAM For thousands of Dubai residents, owning a home is no longer a distant ambition. A government-led initiative launched last year is rapidly changing that reality, turning long-term renters into homeowners and injecting fresh momentum into the emirate’s property […]
[ad_1] Did it snow in Dubai after Sheikh Hamdan’s viral post? / Image: @faz3 Imagine waking up, looking out your window in Dubai, and seeing the Burj Khalifa draped in a blanket of fresh, powdery snow. That was the dream His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy […]
[ad_1] Dubai Rental Laws: Can You Host Family in Your Rented Apartment? With more people living and working in Dubai than ever, questions about rental arrangements are becoming increasingly common, especially when tenants want relatives or extended family members to stay with them in their rented homes. If you are wondering whether a tenant can […]
[ad_1] UAE Residents Rush to Plan Summer 2026 Holidays as Schengen Visa Delays and Travel Costs Bite As summer 2026 approaches, UAE travellers are no longer waiting until spring to organise getaways to Europe, the UK or other popular destinations. According to travel agents in Dubai, enquiries and bookings for July and August departures have […]
[ad_1] Dubai Crash Leaves Indian Biker With Dh400,000 Hospital Bill And No Insurance An Indian expatriate in Dubai is confronting an overwhelming hospital bill of nearly Dh400,000 (approximately Rs 1 crore) after a serious motorbike accident on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) left him with multiple fractures and ongoing surgical needs. The situation raises […]
[ad_1] A close-knit school community comes together to grieve the sudden loss of a young educator / Image: file A beloved Year 4 teacher at Durham School Dubai tragically lost his life in a road accident over the weekend, sending shock waves through the school community. Principal Kieran McLaughlin confirmed the sad news in a […]
[ad_1] Dubai Gold Prices Surge Dh50 Per Gram in 2026: Here’s What’s Driving the Rally Gold continues its striking run in early 2026 and on January 20 in the UAE, prices hit fresh highs, reflecting an intensifying global rally in precious metals influenced by geopolitical uncertainty, safe-haven demand and market sentiment. Local retail rates in […]
[ad_1] This New Electric Bus Can Run All Day in Dubai Without Recharging And It’s a Game-Changer In January 2026, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) unveiled a milestone in sustainable transport: the arrival and imminent deployment of Zhongtong electric buses capable of operating up to 280 kilometres on a single charge on urban routes. […]
[ad_1] Dubai Police launched the Lawyer’s Digital Platform with seven specialized services, 24/7 access, and AI support/Image: X Dubai Police has introduced its dedicated Lawyer’s Digital Platform, giving legal professionals a seamless way to complete paperwork and track cases online, 24/7. The platform, accessible through the Dubai Police website with secure UAE Pass login, was […]
[ad_1] Ramadan 2026 in Dubai: How Will Salik, Parking, School and Work Hours Change Your Life? As Ramadan 2026 approaches, with the holy month expected to begin around February 18, 2026, residents and visitors in Dubai and across the UAE are preparing for not just spiritual observance but a series of practical changes to daily […]
