Dubai Picks Weekly — 01 Dec – 07 Dec 2025

Highlights

1. Dubai Customs to partner Binance in adopting advanced digital paymemts
2. Qatar Airways appoints Hamad al-Khater as group CEO after Al-Meer exit
3. Asia shifts global funding away from dollar-denominated debt
4. Sheikh Hamdan hails Alserkal Avenue’s role as an “influential creative platform”
5. Emaar unveils Dubai Square, the world’s first drive-through mall

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• GCC debt market hits record $226 bn as IPO funding stalls 06 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Gulf Cooperation Council sovereigns and corporates issued a record-breaking $226 billion in debt by November 11, 2025 — the highest single-year total this decade — boosted by surging investor demand and...
• Investcorp Capital expands US footprint with major asset deal 06 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A substantial move by Investcorp Capital to strengthen its presence in the US industrial real estate market has taken shape through the acquisition of a diversified portfolio valued at $400 million. The Abu Dhabi-l...
• Dubai Shopping Festival Returns: A 38-Day Celebration 06 Dec — The Dubai Shopping Festival returns from 5 December 2025 to 11 January 2026, once again transforming the city into a spectacular winter celebration of shopping, entertainment, gastronomy, and culture. Marking its 31st edition, the Dubai Sho...
• Dubai real estate: Imtiaz launches $272m The Symphony with Zaha Hadid Architects in major Meydan project 05 Dec — Imtiaz launches $272m The Symphony in Dubai with Zaha Hadid Architects, adding luxury residential, retail and office project to Meydan The post Dubai real estate: Imtiaz launches $272m The Symphony with Zaha Hadid Architects in major Meyda....
• Royal Salute unveils the Time Chamber by Conrad Shawcross in Dubai 05 Dec — An immersive installation utilising contemporary art and craftsmanship and horological excellence, as Royal Salute unveils The Time Chamber during Dubai Watch Week The post Royal Salute unveils the Time Chamber by Conrad Shawcross in Dubai....
• ‘Bomb threat’ on Emirates Dubai to India flight 05 Dec — A Dubai to Hyderabad, India Emirates flight was the subject of a ‘bomb threat’ according to media reports in India, passengers safe The post ‘Bomb threat’ on Emirates Dubai to India flight appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on....
• Dubai real estate records $12.47bn in November transactions as off-plan market leads activity 05 Dec — Dubai real estate hit $12.47bn across 17,777 deals in November 2025, driven by strong off-plan sales and mid-market demand The post Dubai real estate records $12.47bn in November transactions as off-plan market leads activity appeared firs....
• UAE biofuel push gains momentum with new SAF lab 05 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A new specialised laboratory for testing and certifying sustainable aviation fuel is being set up in Fujairah, marking a significant expansion of the UAE’s ambitions to become a leading hub for low-carbon avi...
• Manchester City and Etihad Airways debut immersive ‘Lights Out’ video experience 05 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Manchester City and Etihad Airways unveiled a new immersive content piece, “Lights Out”, which places players Erling Haaland, Rayan Aït-Nouri and Nico O’Reilly inside a virtual version of the...
• dubizzle honours UAE’s top real estate agencies at first digital-only property awards 05 Dec — New digital-only award recognises 35 winners – through online voting by users and by a jury – across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the Northern Emirates The post dubizzle honours UAE’s top real estate agencies at first digital-only property awards....
• Apple’s watchOS 26.2 brings updated sleep scoring and EU-compliant Wi-Fi sharing 05 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Users of watchOS 26.2 will notice an adjustment in how nightly sleep is assessed and improvements to device connectivity for users in the European Union, among other performance enhancements. The Sleep Score featur...
• Dubai Strengthens Its Position in the Top 100 City Destinations 05 Dec — Paris once again claims the top spot in Euromonitor International’s Top 100 City Destinations 2025, securing its fifth consecutive year as the world’s leading tourism hub. Welcoming over 18 million international visitors in 2025, the French...
• Google partners with Dubai SME to elevate digital capabilities of entrepreneurs 04 Dec — Dubai SME and Google launch scheme to boost Emirati SMEs with digital tools, ad credits and mentorship, ahead of rollout The post Google partners with Dubai SME to elevate digital capabilities of entrepreneurs appeared first on Arabian Bus....
• Dubai Media City to spotlight $20.6bn MENA media boom at BRIDGE Summit 2025 04 Dec — MENA media market is forecast to grow to $20.6bn by 2028. Dubai Media City will highlight expansion at BRIDGE Summit 2025 The post Dubai Media City to spotlight $20.6bn MENA media boom at BRIDGE Summit 2025 appeared first on Arabian Busine....
• Dubai office market hits new $843m sales high in Q3 2025 as off-plan demand accelerates 04 Dec — Dubai office market hit $843m in Q3 2025 sales, up nearly 90 per cent year-on-year, with off-plan deals soaring and rents rising The post Dubai office market hits new $843m sales high in Q3 2025 as off-plan demand accelerates appeared firs....
• Dubai real estate sales pass $17.5bn in November – best-performing areas and projects revealed 04 Dec — Dubai real estate transactions jumped 30.9 per cent in November 2025 to $17.63bn, with strong demand across apartments and villas The post Dubai real estate sales pass $17.5bn in November – best-performing areas and projects revealed....
• Dubai joins Global Resilient Cities Network 04 Dec — Membership makes Dubai the first GCC city in the global network, strengthening emirate’s international standing in crisis management and urban resilience The post Dubai joins Global Resilient Cities Network appeared first on Arabian Busine....
• New dining concept set for Mama Shelter Dubai 04 Dec — A new F&B venue is set to open at Mama Shelter Dubai following a strategic partnership between Khamas Hospitality and Sunset Hospitality Group The post New dining concept set for Mama Shelter Dubai appeared first on Arabian Business:.....
• Avenew Development partners with Marriott to develop St. Regis Residences on Dubai Islands 04 Dec — Partnership marks Avenew Development’s entry into branded residences with a seafront project on the Dubai Islands The post Avenew Development partners with Marriott to develop St. Regis Residences on Dubai Islands appeared first on Arabian....
• EXCLUSIVE: Hilton to launch first waterfront branded residences in UAE at Dubai Maritime City 04 Dec — Hilton has revealed exclusively to Arabian Business its newest branded residence project, launched as part of a regional push that places nearly one third of its global branded residential pipeline in the Middle East The post EXCLUSIVE: Hi....
• Aramco enters production phase at its $100 bn Jafurah gas project 04 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi energy giant Saudi Aramco has begun output from the first phase of its vast Jafurah gas field, signalling a major milestone in the Kingdom’s shift toward natural gas. The project, valued at around $100....
• Abu Dhabi exchange rolls out dividend-focused market index 04 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Group has launched a new index — the FTSE ADX Dividend Stars Index — aimed at giving investors exposure to companies listed on ADX with strong dividend records. The ind...
• Dubai real estate: $245m Franck Muller Yachting branded real estate development sold out breaking ground 03 Dec — Franck Muller Yachting, a $245m Dubai Maritime City development by London Gate and Franck Muller, sold out before construction begins The post Dubai real estate: $245m Franck Muller Yachting branded real estate development sold out breakin....
• Dubai Residential REIT reports 98 per cent occupancy and $6.3bn portfolio value 03 Dec — Dubai Residential REIT reports strong results with $6.26bn GAV, 98% occupancy, 97% retention and rising rental revenues The post Dubai Residential REIT reports 98 per cent occupancy and $6.3bn portfolio value appeared first on Arabian Busi....
• Family businesses in Dubai: DIFC and Emirates NBD sign strategic partnership to support UHNWIs 03 Dec — DIFC and Emirates NBD sign deal to enhance governance, succession planning and wealth preservation for Dubai UHNWIs The post Family businesses in Dubai: DIFC and Emirates NBD sign strategic partnership to support UHNWIs appeared first on A....
• Dubai property delivers stronger returns than global markets, new report shows 03 Dec — Futureliving Report 2025 shows 44 per cent of Dubai homeowners earn stronger returns than overseas, highlighting rising confidence The post Dubai property delivers stronger returns than global markets, new report shows appeared first on Ar....
• UAE real estate sees strong Q3 performance as Dubai and Abu Dhabi record gains across sales, rents and new supply 03 Dec — Dubai and Abu Dhabi real estate markets surged in Q3 2025, with strong UAE rental and price growth and major project launches The post UAE real estate sees strong Q3 performance as Dubai and Abu Dhabi record gains across sales, rents and n....
• Emirates NBD Aligns With DIFC to Strengthen Family Wealth Services 03 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Emirates NBD has sealed a strategic partnership with the Dubai International Financial Centre aimed at offering enhanced wealth governance, succession planning and legacy-preservation services to ultra-high-net-wor...
• Dubai real estate sets new annual record as 2025 sales hit AED624.1 billion 03 Dec — November delivers another surge in transactions as off-plan demand drives market to fresh highs The post Dubai real estate sets new annual record as 2025 sales hit AED624.1 billion appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Mid....
• Qatar and US Deepen Defence Ties Amid Sharp Shift 03 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Qatar and the United States have moved to cement their military cooperation with high-level commitments that signal a recalibration of regional security dynamics. The Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, She...
• Saudi Budget Reinforces Growth Push Amid Lower Oil Prices 03 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia approved its 2026 state budget, confirming total government expenditure at 1.31 trillion riyals and setting revenues at approximately 1.15 trillion riyals, signalling a planned deficit of 165 billion r...
• Electric Racing’s New Era Ignites at Jeddah 02 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The all-electric championship ABB FIA Formula E World Championship rolled into Jeddah’s Corniche Circuit for its first-ever double-header round, delivering a pair of night races under floodlights that combine...
• Motorola Bets Big on Balanced Flagship with Edge 70 Ultra 02 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Motorola appears poised to challenge the high-end smartphone segment with its upcoming Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, which likely adopts Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset instead of the more powerful “Eli...
• Saudi Fund Pursues Japanese Capital Amid Strategic Shift 02 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is seeking to deepen ties with Japanese investors as it reshapes its investment strategy away from sprawling real-estate megaprojects toward sectors deemed more viable in....
• OPEC+ Adopts Capacity-Based Quota Mechanism 02 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Member states of the OPEC+ alliance approved a new framework to assess each country’s maximum sustainable oil production capacity, with the outcome to determine output baselines from 2027. The decision was an...
• UAE and Russia trade ties deepen as Dubai prepares to host Business Forum on December 10 01 Dec — Dubai will host the first UAE – Russia Business Forum on December 10, bringing leaders together to advance trade and investment The post UAE and Russia trade ties deepen as Dubai prepares to host Business Forum on December 10 appeared firs....
• Dubai Duty Free sets all-time monthly record with over $240m November sales 01 Dec — Dubai Duty Free posts record $240.16m in November sales, crosses $2bn year-to-date and reports strong growth in key categories The post Dubai Duty Free sets all-time monthly record with over $240m November sales appeared first on Arabian B....
• Sharjah Islamic Bank lists $500m Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai 01 Dec — Second listing of 2025 under the bank’s $3bn programme reinforces investor confidence and strengthens Dubai’s role in global Islamic finance The post Sharjah Islamic Bank lists $500m Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai appeared first on Arabian Business....
• Dubai reinforces status as global MICE leader 01 Dec — Emirate highlights international rankings, rising bid wins and expanding infrastructure as business events sector maintains strong momentum The post Dubai reinforces status as global MICE leader appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest N....
• Gulf States Accelerate Healthcare Reform Push 01 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai UAE and Saudi Arabia are embarking on sweeping reforms to reshape their healthcare and life-sciences sectors, opening the door to expanded private-sector participation, foreign investment and rapid technological ad...
• OPEC+ Upholds Q1 Oil Pause Amid Surplus Concerns 01 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Leaders of the oil-exporting alliance OPEC+ confirmed they will maintain their pause on increasing crude output through the first quarter of 2026. The group’s decision, reconfirmed after a weekend of virtual....