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Dubai Land Dept. tightens property ad placements by agencies, portals

Dubai Land Department issues updated rules, including consent by property owners

$2.3 million Dubai self-driving challenge: August 31 deadline announced for registration

The Roads and Transport Authority calls on companies and local academia to register on time

UAE: More rains forecast for next week in some areas

The country will be affected by an 'air depression from the east'

UAE issues new reporting requirements for real estate transactions

ABU DHABI, 8th August, 2022 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Economy (MoE) and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), in partnership with the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), have announced the introduction of new reporting requirements aimed at certain real estate transactions conducted in the UAE.

How to Avoid Traffic in the UAE

How to Avoid Traffic in the UAE

Nothing is more frustrating than getting caught in Dubai traffic. Dubai is a very busy city, and the population grows every year. To assist you in avoiding Dubai traffic, we've included some tips for a smoother journey.

Dubai’s RTA resumes intercity bus routes to Abu Dhabi

The routes were suspended almost two years ago and will be restored on August 9 “to support the return to normalcy” post-pandemic

UAE: Short-term rentals on the rise among travellers as companies offer flexible working hours, WFH options

The popularity of short-term rentals is increasing meteorically especially due to post Covid travel preferences, according to industry experts.

Dubai receives 7.1 million international visitors in 6 months

Dubai has received over 7.12 million international overnight visitors in the first six months of this year. Tourist numbers are now closing in on pre-pandemic levels, with a growth of more than 183 per cent year on year in the first half of 2022.

Inflation in UAE: Government disburses allowances to 47,300 low-income Emirati families

The UAE government has disbursed inflation allowances to 47,300 low-income Emirati families to help them cater for the increasing prices of food, fuel, electricity and water.The Ministry of Community Development announced on Sunday as part of its latest developments in the disbursement of inflation allowances to Emirati families as part...

Tenants in Dubai become homeowners as rents soar and mortgage rates hold steady

Rising rental prices are driving many Dubai residents to buy property for the first time in the emirate, real estate experts said.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi's most popular areas to rent and buy

Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai are the most popular places to rent luxury apartments in the emirate, a new report has revealed.

Insurers start to receive claims over UAE floods as owners count cost of lack of cover

Insurance companies in the UAE are starting to receive claims from car owners whose vehicles were damaged in the flash floods that caused widespread damage in the Northern Emirates last week.