Dubai Metro update: Residents to enjoy cooler rides now, see which metro lines were recently upgraded | World News

Upgraded ventilation and cooling systems keep Dubai Metro stations comfortable for passengers year-round/ Image: Dubai metro X TL;DR RTA completed a major overhaul of 876 ventilation and air conditioning units across 14 Red Line metro stations, with no service interruptions. The upgraded systems now keep station temperatures steady at 24–25°C, even during Dubai’s hot summer […]

UAE: Companies in select free zones can now buy and own property in Dubai under new deal | World News

If successful, Dubai’s deal with Masdar City could lead to similar property ownership models in other UAE free zones/ Image: File TL;DR Masdar City companies can now own freehold property in Dubai under a new DLD agreement. A digital system will handle registrations, with clear legal and administrative guidelines. This move aligns with Dubai’s Real […]

UAE: Once a secret, this Dubai lake was revealed by the Crown Prince and is now visible from space | World News

An aerial view of Love Lake Dubai, two heart-shaped lagoons surrounded by desert beauty/ Image: File TL;DR Love Lake is a heart-shaped man-made lake in Al Qudra desert, built as a tribute to love and harmony. It was revealed by Sheikh Hamdan in 2018 through a surprise Instagram post. In 2021, KhalifaSat, a UAE satellite, […]

UAE: No visa renewal for Dubai residents without paying traffic fines, what expats need to know | World News

Dubai’s new system requires residents to settle all unpaid traffic fines, either fully or via instalments, before completing visa renewals/ Image: Dubai Media Office TL;DR Dubai residents must clear all traffic fines before renewing or issuing residency visas, under a new pilot system by GDRFA. The system is designed to encourage rule-following, not punish, payment […]

Staying in Dubai this summer? Here are 11 must-visit cool indoor venues for sports and entertainment | World News

Brand Dubai, the Government of Dubai Media Office’s creative arm, launched the #DubaiDestinations summer campaign promoting indoor family-friendly sports venue/ Image: Dubai Media Office Brand Dubai, the Government of Dubai Media Office’s creative arm, launched a new interactive guide showcasing the city’s top indoor sports and leisure venues for summer. The guide features 11 family-friendly […]

UK billionaire declares ‘Britain has gone to hell,’ lists $337m London estate on sale and moves to Dubai | World News

The UK abolished the non-dom tax status in April, prompting a record number of billionaires, including Fredriksen, to leave/ image: Source: Jeff Gilbert/Alamy Stock Photo via Llyod’s List TL;DR UK billionaire John Fredriksen is leaving Britain due to the Labour government’s abolition of non-dom tax status. He’s putting his £250 million (₹2,911.5 crore) Chelsea estate, […]

From Kadak Chai Toast to Kunafa Bars: 5 Dubai food trends that went viral on social media | World News

Dubai’s viral food trends, from Karak Chai Toast to Kunafa Chocolate Bars, are redefining dessert/ Image Composite: FIX/Representative TL;DR Dubai isn’t copying food trends, it’s creating them From Kunafa Chocolate Bars to Karak Chai Toast, the city’s snacks are going viral worldwide. Here’s a real-world guide to five Dubai food trends and where to find […]

Dubai launches One Freezone Passport that unlocks access to all free zones; Louis Vuitton first to join | World News

Dubai’s One Freezone Passport offers 100% foreign ownership, tax exemptions, and fast business setup across all free zones/ Image: Pexels TL;DR Dubai launched the One Freezone Passport allowing companies to operate across all free zones with a single licence. Louis Vuitton is the first company to expand using this initiative, operating in both JAFZA and […]

Dubai shatters records with $117bn in real estate deals in H1 2025: Who’s buying, where, what’s driving it | World News

Dubai logged over 1.3 million real estate procedures in just six months, signaling unmatched transaction volume and investor confidence/ Image: Pexels Dubai real estate hit $117B in deals in H1 2025 — a 25% YoY rise. 125,000+ transactions and 1.3M procedures signal strong market liquidity. 59,000+ new investors, 45% of them UAE residents, entered the […]

Dubai passes new law to help resolve Emirati housing disputes faster and protect family stability | World News

The new law creates a specialised branch within Dubai Courts to handle Emirati housing disputes through mediation and expert adjudication/ Representative image TL;DR: Dubai has introduced the Housing Dispute Settlement Law to speed up resolution of homebuilding conflicts. The law sets clear timelines for mediation and adjudication to avoid construction delays. A specialised committee will […]