[ad_1] Hundreds of drones illuminated Dubai’s Global Village sky on November 3, forming vibrant UAE flag patterns/Representative Image As the UAE marks its annual Flag Day on November 3, Dubai’s Global Village is set to light up the skies with a breathtaking drone show. The display will celebrate the nation’s unity, heritage, and progress, while […]
[ad_1] In 2024, Dubai rents rose 22% for apartments and 13% for villas, while expat families needed AED 300,000–500,000/ Image: Pexels A recent Quora post by Volker Motzkus, a German national who lived in Dubai between 2013 and 2015, has offered an unusually candid insight into life as an expatriate in the UAE. Motzkus, a […]
[ad_1] Dubai apartment sales hit a record Dh93 billion in Q3 2025, as new supply, cheaper mortgages, and steady demand reshape the market/ Image: Pexels Dubai’s skyline may already glisten with superlatives — the tallest, the biggest, the boldest — but its real estate market is now adding another: the most resilient. After two years […]
[ad_1] Dubai holds the 11th edition of the Pre-Owned Boat Show at Dubai Creek Marina, showcasing more than 50 yachts. Image: Dubai Creek Marina (WAM). Dubai gears up to host the much-awaited 11th edition of the Pre-Owned Boat Show at Dubai Creek Marina from October 31 to November 2, 2025. Under the inclusive theme “A […]
[ad_1] Dubai’s Al Maktoum International (DWC) is a $35bn mega-airport project designed to handle up to 260 million passengers and huge cargo volumes / Illustrative image generated with AI Al Maktoum International also called Dubai World Central (DWC) is Dubai’s giant airport project: a Dh128-billion (about $35 billion) expansion that will eventually include five parallel […]
[ad_1] Dubai Metro and taxis accounted for over 62% of public transport rides in the first half of 2025, with May being the busiest month at 68.8 million rides/ Image: File Dubai saw 395.3 million public transport rides in H1 2025, up 9% from 2024. Metro (36.5%) and taxis (26%) made up most of the […]
[ad_1] Dubai opens doors to global gaming talent with its new 10-year residency visa/ Representative Image TL;DR Dubai offers a 10-year Golden Visa for gaming professionals, including developers, creators, and esports experts. The visa is part of the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033, aimed at making Dubai a global gaming hub. Applications require proof of […]
[ad_1] One card, endless rides, explore Dubai with ease using the Nol card/ Image Composite: Shutterstock,Canva TL;DR The Nol Card is a rechargeable smart card for all public transport in Dubai, Metro, buses, trams, and more. It helps you save money, avoid cash, and move easily across the city. For tourists, the Silver Nol Card […]
[ad_1] DEWA updates its billing units to cubic meters, aligning Dubai with global water measurement standards/Representative Image TL;DR: DEWA replaced gallons with cubic meters for water billing in March 2025. The change aligns with global standards and simplifies consumption tracking for residents. Summer months typically cause about 18% surge in water usage in the UAE, […]
[ad_1] The AED190 million landscaping project covers more than three million square metres, including smart irrigation and native tree species planting/ Representative Image TL;DR Dubai planted 300,000+ trees across major roads in the first half of 2025. The effort cost AED190 million and covered over 3 million square metres. Native and ornamental species were used, […]
