Dubai

Dubai has launched a flexible rent payment scheme that allows tenants to pay in monthly, quarterly or semiannual installments. The Dubai Land Department (DLD) introduced the Flexi Rent initiative on Tuesday in partnership with 12 real estate companies, aiming to ease financial pr...

Dubai Police has advised residents to engage only licensed agencies when hiring temporary domestic workers on an hourly or daily basis, issuing a set of safety guidelines aimed at strengthening household security. The advisory is part of a broader awareness drive targeting recrui...

Dubai's Emaar Properties has announced a $55 billion real estate megaproject in the heart of the city, with a total development value of AED 200 billion. The project will span 4.5 million square meters and is expected to house nearly 150,000 residents. The announcement was made T...

Dubai launched the Dubai Longevity Authority, establishing a dedicated regulator to oversee the emirate's longevity, wellness and advanced healthcare sectors, according to Dubai Media Office.The authority was created by law under Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ...

Harrow International School Dubai, operated by UAE education group Taaleem, is on track to open in September 2026, with construction now approximately 85% complete, according to the Dubai Media Office. The campus on Hessa Street will mark the first Harrow presence in the Middle E...

Dubai's General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) said visitors can obtain a single-entry tourist visa within 48 working hours after submitting the required documents, as the emirate moves to simplify entry for international travelers.Visas are available for ...

More than 3,200 Dubai residents have purchased their first homes in under a year through a government-backed initiative designed to widen access to property ownership, Khaleej Times reported.The First-Time Home Buyer Program, launched in July 2025 by the Dubai Land Department in ...

Dubai is developing a smart medical visa as part of a new partnership between the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Gulf News reported.The two bodies signed a memorandum of understanding to streamline visa p...

Gold prices in Dubai opened lower on Monday, with 24-karat gold slipping Dh3.5 per gram to Dh544.0 in early trade, Khaleej Times reported, citing Dubai Jewellery Group data.Investors tracked developments around a potential US-Iran ceasefire agreement, while a firmer US dollar and...

All public parking across Dubai will be free of charge from Monday, May 25, to Friday, May 29, 2026, in celebration of Eid Al Adha. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) made the announcement, covering all public parking zones during the holiday period.Is parking free in Dubai ...