Dubai Picks Weekly — 08 Dec – 14 Dec 2025

08 Dec 2025 — 14 Dec 2025

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Dubai Police issue rain safety warning 13 Dec — National Centre of Meteorology forecasters say rain likely as Dubai Police issue safety warning to motorists and boat owners The post Dubai Police issue rain safety warning appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East....
SpaceX pursues blockbuster public listing with $800bn marker 13 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai SpaceX has signalled a major shift in its financial strategy by setting internal share prices that imply a valuation of about $800 billion and signalling plans for an initial public offering in 2026, according to c...
Best Dubai schools; UAE announces holiday; Saudi-Qatar rail link; Real estate growth forecast – 10 things you missed this week 13 Dec — Dubai and the Gulf’s biggest stories this week, from real estate and visas to major legal reforms, infrastructure deals and investments The post Best Dubai schools; UAE announces holiday; Saudi-Qatar rail link; Real estate growth forecast.....
Dubai announces New Year’s Eve maritime traffic plan as yachts gather for fireworks 13 Dec — Dubai will enforce marine traffic plan on December 31 to ensure smooth movement across waterways during New Year’s Eve 2026 The post Dubai announces New Year’s Eve maritime traffic plan as yachts gather for fireworks appeared first on Arab....
Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025 draws record 3m participants as city embraces active living 13 Dec — Dubai Fitness Challenge attracts more than 3m participants as record cycling, running and community events power city’s activity drive The post Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025 draws record 3m participants as city embraces active living appear....
Alexander Lozben named Fintech Leader of the Year at the Entrepreneur Middle East Leadership Awards 2025 12 Dec — On December 11, at W Dubai – The Palm, Entrepreneur Middle East hosted the Leadership Awards 2025 — one of the region’s key business events recognizing outstanding entrepreneurs and industry leaders whose work is shaping the economic and te...
VinFast VF 8 – Crafted for high-expectation markets in the GCC 12 Dec — Premium design meets industry-leading warranty and long-term support DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 December 2025 – The Middle East’s electric vehicle market is still developing but advancing quickly. In.....
Robots Begin Delivering Groceries for Noon in Dubai 12 Dec — A new era of delivery is arriving in Dubai, as autonomous robots begin completing real orders for customers and transforming how everyday items reach our homes. What was once a pilot project is now becoming a practical, city-wide service. Y...
Dubai real estate: Union Properties breaks ground on $544m Mirdad development in Motor City 12 Dec — Union Properties launches construction of its $544m Mirdad project in Dubai Motor City, featuring four towers and 1,087 units The post Dubai real estate: Union Properties breaks ground on $544m Mirdad development in Motor City appeared fir....
Almad and Wafi Group set Dubai anime venture 12 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Hong Kong-based Almad Group and Dubai-based Wafi Group have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at tapping the fast-expanding animation, retail and cultural entertainment market in the Gulf, marking a notable....
DP World launches 36-hour Dubai–Iraq maritime service linking Mina Rashid and Umm Qasr 12 Dec — DP World launches a 36-hour maritime service between Dubai and Iraq, offering faster trailer movement and reduced costs The post DP World launches 36-hour Dubai–Iraq maritime service linking Mina Rashid and Umm Qasr appeared first on Arabi....
Dubai deepens Bulgaria trade partnership 12 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai Chamber of Commerce has launched the Bulgarian Business Council, marking a new institutional step aimed at expanding bilateral trade, strengthening commercial partnerships and encouraging mutual investment be...
UAE brings CGIAR council to Gulf for first time 12 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi has hosted the CGIAR System Council meeting for the first time in the Arabian Gulf region, marking a significant moment for global agricultural governance and underscoring the UAE’s ambition to posi...
India’s Casagrand makes international debut with Dubai Islands project 12 Dec — Casagrand HERMINA, a US$114.4mn project, will offer 131 one- to four-bedroom apartments with prices starting at $520,000 The post India’s Casagrand makes international debut with Dubai Islands project appeared first on Arabian Business: La....
Dubai opens robotaxi rides to the public 12 Dec — Dubai has taken a decisive step toward autonomous urban transport with the launch of a pilot public robotaxi service on the Uber app, allowing selected users to book self-driving rides within designated zones of the emirate. The initiative....
Salik commits to funding CDA’s efforts to empower People of Determination 12 Dec — Partnership is part of Dubai tollgate operator’s corporate social responsibility commitments and humanitarian efforts The post Salik commits to funding CDA’s efforts to empower People of Determination appeared first on Arabian Business: La....
Union Properties breaks ground on its $540mn Mirdad project 12 Dec — Located in the heart of Dubai Motor City, it will have four towers and comprise 1,087 units with several modern amenities The post Union Properties breaks ground on its $540mn Mirdad project appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News.....
Mubadala charts deeper Asia investment push 12 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company plans to almost double its exposure to Asia to around a quarter of its global portfolio over the next decade, signalling a long-term shift in capital...
Beyond unveils SIORA beachfront vision 12 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Beyond Developments has launched SIORA, its first beachfront masterplan on Dubai Islands, marking a significant step in the design-led developer’s expansion and reinforcing its alignment with Dubai’s lo...
Tech billionaires push frontier with orbital AI hubs 11 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A wave of ambition is reshaping the technology landscape as leading entrepreneurs turn their attention to building artificial intelligence data centres in space. What began as scattered experiments in off-planet co...
In Dubai, Faruh Kurbanov Wins Real Estate Leader of the Year at Entrepreneur Middle East Leadership Awards 2025 11 Dec — Dubai once again became a hub for celebrating business excellence as industry leaders gathered at W Dubai – The Palm for the Entrepreneur Middle East Leadership Awards 2025. Among the standout honorees was Faruh Kurbanov, Co-Founder of DIA....
Parkin signs major 5-year deal with DAMAC to manage 3,600 parking spaces across Dubai and Abu Dhabi 11 Dec — Parkin signs agreement with DAMAC to manage 3,600 parking spaces across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, marking entry into capital The post Parkin signs major 5-year deal with DAMAC to manage 3,600 parking spaces across Dubai and Abu Dhabi appeared f....
Dubai launches pilot Robotaxi service on Uber app in partnership with WeRide 11 Dec — Dubai has launched a pilot AI-powered Robotaxi service on the Uber app with WeRide, advancing its Self-Driving Transport Strategy The post Dubai launches pilot Robotaxi service on Uber app in partnership with WeRide appeared first on Arabi....
BEYOND Developments unveils SIORA, a new coastal vision on Dubai Islands 11 Dec — SIORA is a 2 million sqft coastal sanctuary inspired by Japanese garden principles, emphasising wellbeing, balance, nature and purposeful waterfront living The post BEYOND Developments unveils SIORA, a new coastal vision on Dubai Islands a....
Biodiversity boost as DP World installs first 1,000 ‘Living Seawalls’ panels at Jebel Ali Port 11 Dec — Eco-engineered modules will scale to 6,000 by 2028 as Dubai port aims to boost marine biodiversity and set a regional benchmark for nature-positive infrastructure The post Biodiversity boost as DP World installs first 1,000 ‘Living Seawall....
Taste of Dubai 2026 set for February return with bigger line-up and celebrity chefs 11 Dec — Akira Back, Demon Duck and Duck and Waffle confirmed among 16 restaurant pop-ups at the city’s signature food festival The post Taste of Dubai 2026 set for February return with bigger line-up and celebrity chefs appeared first on Arabian B....
Dar Global begins groundwork on Trump Tower Dubai 11 Dec — Edrafor Emirates lands enabling works contract as Dar Global pushes ahead with 80-storey super-tower on Sheikh Zayed Road The post Dar Global begins groundwork on Trump Tower Dubai appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Mid....
Million Dollar Listing UAE Season 2 lands on STARZPLAY as Dubai’s record property boom takes centre stage 11 Dec — The STARZPLAY Original premiered on Wednesday, with two new episodes released weekly The post Million Dollar Listing UAE Season 2 lands on STARZPLAY as Dubai’s record property boom takes centre stage appeared first on Arabian Business: Lat....
Dubai property prices jump 2.5% in November as buyer confidence grows – report 11 Dec — Off-plan sales dominate as betterhomes says steady Dubai sales, strong tenant renewals and resilient demand set the stage for a stable 2026 The post Dubai property prices jump 2.5% in November as buyer confidence grows – report appeared fi....
Dubai luxury real estate market shifts toward wellness living – report 11 Dec — Keturah Reserve developer says lifestyle and health benefits are shaping investment choices in Dubai The post Dubai luxury real estate market shifts toward wellness living – report appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on t....
DIFC Courts target major expansion with new growth blueprint 11 Dec — Over the next five years the courts will scale innovation, upgrade operations and deepen international reach in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 The post DIFC Courts target major expansion with new growth blueprint appeared first on....
Tomorrow World Group announces $2.18bn development pipeline in Dubai 11 Dec — The company set to launch 20 projects, starting with Tomorrow 166, a residential project in Dubai Islands, and a commercial tower in International City The post Tomorrow World Group announces $2.18bn development pipeline in Dubai appeared.....
A new cultural address is quietly redefining Dubai Creek 11 Dec — Dubai Creek is re-emerging as a stage for cultural storytelling, with Marsa Boulevard at the centre of that evolution as a seasonal waterfront destination that puts culture first The post A new cultural address is quietly redefining Dubai.....
Dar Global moves ahead with Dubai Trump Tower enabling works award 11 Dec — Dubai’s skyline is poised for a new addition as Dar Global, a London-listed luxury real estate developer, has appointed Edrafor Emirates LLC to carry out enabling and foundational works for the Trump International Hotel & Tower project....
Sharjah posts record-breaking property deals of AED 9.5bn in November 11 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Sharjah’s real estate market achieved an unprecedented milestone in November 2025, with transaction values soaring to AED 9.5 billion — the highest monthly figure in the emirate’s history. This pe...
Abu Dhabi and China shape deeper capital pathways 11 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi’s move to establish an investment corridor with China gained further traction after the Abu Dhabi Investment Office confirmed a strategic partnership with China International Capital Corporation aim...
SIORA Unveiled: A Next-Generation Beachfront Masterplan on Dubai Islands 11 Dec — BEYOND Developments, the bold and design-led real estate developer shaping next-generation waterfront destinations in the UAE, today unveiled SIORA, its first beachfront masterplan on Dubai Islands and the company’s second large-scale commu...
Dubai cracks down on random truck parking with new inspection campaign and $54,000 fines 10 Dec — Dubai RTA has launched intensified inspections to stop random truck parking, with penalties up to $54,000, supporting road safety The post Dubai cracks down on random truck parking with new inspection campaign and $54,000 fines appeared fi....
Dubai retailers report 36% sales surge during city’s first 24-hour sale 10 Dec — Dubai 3 Day Super Sale generated double-digit spending growth, record footfall and strong results from city’s first 24-hour sale The post Dubai retailers report 36% sales surge during city’s first 24-hour sale appeared first on Arabian Bus....
Dubai introduces 3-year service fee model for Palm Jumeirah community 10 Dec — Dubai Land Department has approved the first-ever three-year fixed service fees for the Palm Jumeirah Master community The post Dubai introduces 3-year service fee model for Palm Jumeirah community appeared first on Arabian Business: Lates....
DXB sets stage for major para youth gathering 10 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai International welcomed more than 1,500 athletes and support staff arriving for the Asian Youth Para Games 2025, marking one of the airport’s largest coordinated movements of para-sport delegations. The....
Dubai Duty Free hits $2.2bn record as cigarette sale pushes milestone 10 Dec — Dubai Duty Free surpassed $2.2bn in sales for the first time, driven by record monthly performance and early-December growth The post Dubai Duty Free hits $2.2bn record as cigarette sale pushes milestone appeared first on Arabian Business:....
Dubai welcomes 15.7m visitors as DET unveils 2026 tourism roadmap 10 Dec — Dubai DET final City Briefing of 2025 reviews tourism performance, and unveils 2026 strategy, and highlight new incentives The post Dubai welcomes 15.7m visitors as DET unveils 2026 tourism roadmap appeared first on Arabian Business: Lates....
Dubai Chamber: GCC leads global export markets with $34.1bn in 2025 10 Dec — Dubai Chamber of Commerce members exported and re-exported $71bn in first nine months of 2025, with GCC markets leading The post Dubai Chamber: GCC leads global export markets with $34.1bn in 2025 appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest....
Dubai real estate market enters new era of end-user demand and community-led growth 10 Dec — Dubai real estate market in 2025 driven by end-user demand, global investor diversity and community-led trends shaping 2026 The post Dubai real estate market enters new era of end-user demand and community-led growth appeared first on Arab....
Lucid opens studio in Al Khobar to complete Saudi network 10 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Lucid Group has inaugurated a new retail studio in Al Khobar on December 5, extending its operational footprint across the Kingdom by adding a facility in the Eastern Province. This marks Lucid’s third studio...
Dubai’s RTA eyes tighter rules for e-scooters and delivery bikes 10 Dec — RTA workshop produces new ideas to boost safety, data sharing and governance across fast-growing mobility sector The post Dubai’s RTA eyes tighter rules for e-scooters and delivery bikes appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest New....
Dubai Police launch new road safety drive as accident risks rise 10 Dec — Three major strategies unveiled to cut fatalities, boost enforcement and modernise traffic systems across the emirate The post Dubai Police launch new road safety drive as accident risks rise appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News....
EXCLUSIVE: Dubai Islands’ LIV Oceanside residential project targets 2027 completion 10 Dec — The launch adds momentum to Dubai Islands’ fast-growing residential pipeline The post EXCLUSIVE: Dubai Islands’ LIV Oceanside residential project targets 2027 completion appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, R....
Dubai Islands touted as the ‘new Palm’ as wealthy buyers snap up trophy waterfront homes – developer 10 Dec — Buyers from Europe and the Americas turn to Dubai Islands as island living becomes the city’s most sought-after trophy asset, says Ishan Khwaja of LIV Developers The post Dubai Islands touted as the ‘new Palm’ as wealthy buyers snap up tro....
Botim and Binance move to widen UAE crypto access 10 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Botim Money and Binance have moved to broaden digital asset access for users across the UAE after signing a memorandum of understanding during Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, signalling a push to integrate regula...
Saudi signals trillions-dollar drive to hit net-zero by 2060 10 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is planning a massive infrastructure push to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2060, with a significant portion of financing expected to come from the private sector. Investment Minis...
Mubadala Capital eyes tokenised private-market access via KAIO 10 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has entered into a collaboration with blockchain infrastructure provider KAIO, aiming to explore tokenised access to its private-market investment strategies for qua...
Dubai’s new sweet spot: Bayut’s data spotlights mid-market communities redefining urban living 09 Dec — The post Dubai’s new sweet spot: Bayut’s data spotlights mid-market communities redefining urban living appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More.
Madinat Jumeirah unveils festive island charm 09 Dec — Crowds are heading to Fort Island at Madinat Jumeirah as one of Dubai’s most anticipated seasonal attractions opens its doors for the Christmas Market 2025, offering a mix of entertainment, dining and festive installations through December....
Dubai robot deliveries: Noon and Yango launch AI-powered autonomous service 09 Dec — Yango Group and noon launch autonomous robot deliveries in Dubai, starting with noon Minutes, to enhance last-mile efficiency The post Dubai robot deliveries: Noon and Yango launch AI-powered autonomous service appeared first on Arabian Bu....
Government–industry push shapes sustainability drive at Dubai auto show 09 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Strong momentum around sustainability and policy alignment set the tone as Automechanika Dubai opened its three-day run at the Dubai World Trade Centre, drawing widespread attention to how manufacturers, regulators...
YouTube broadens health focus with creator doctors 09 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai YouTube has moved to strengthen its presence in the UAE’s digital health landscape by developing programmes that place licensed medical professionals at the forefront of its educational content, signalling a....
Dubai launches citywide biometric contactless hotel check-ins 09 Dec — Dubai has launched a citywide biometric contactless hotel check-in system, enabling seamless arrivals and futuristic holiday stays The post Dubai launches citywide biometric contactless hotel check-ins appeared first on Arabian Business: L....
Dubai pushes to become top four global financial centre as DIFC expands 09 Dec — Dubai advanced its ambition to become a top four global financial centre as Sheikh Maktoum reviewed DIFC achievements The post Dubai pushes to become top four global financial centre as DIFC expands appeared first on Arabian Business: Late....
Dubai schools: All 23 ‘Outstanding’ KHDA schools revealed 09 Dec — Dubai’s top schools charge from AED 30,000 to over AED 110,000 by year – see the full list of KHDA-vetted “Outstanding” campuses The post Dubai schools: All 23 ‘Outstanding’ KHDA schools revealed appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest.....
Dubai Investments unveils AED1.3bn Al Vista development in Meydan 09 Dec — Twin-tower mixed-use project will add premium homes, offices and retail to one of Dubai’s fastest-growing districts The post Dubai Investments unveils AED1.3bn Al Vista development in Meydan appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News.....
Dubai developer hands out fitness trackers in bold health push 09 Dec — Wasl links with WHOOP to get residents moving with round-the-clock body-tracking tech The post Dubai developer hands out fitness trackers in bold health push appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate,.....
Dubai launches digitised grief-care platform ‘Jabr’ to aid bereaved families 09 Dec — Dubai has unveiled a major overhaul of bereavement services, aiming to simplify and digitise all procedures linked to the death of a family member, the Dubai Health Authority said. The move is part of the government’s wider City Makers ini....
Bank of China lists $500 m bond on Nasdaq Dubai after record tight spread 09 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai A USD 500 million floating-rate bond issued by Bank of China Dubai Branch has been listed on Nasdaq Dubai under its USD 40 billion Medium Term Note Programme, maturing on 24 November 2028. The three-year convention...
Dubai launches Jabr system to automate bereavement services and support families 08 Dec — Dubai launches ‘Jabr’ to digitise and simplify bereavement services and to offer support to families and reduce administrative burdens The post Dubai launches Jabr system to automate bereavement services and support families appeared first....
Cebu Pacific offers AED1 Dubai–Philippines fares in 2026 travel sale 08 Dec — Cebu Pacific launches 12.12 Super Seat Fest, offering Dubai–Philippines flights from AED1, with travel from June to November 2026 The post Cebu Pacific offers AED1 Dubai–Philippines fares in 2026 travel sale appeared first on Arabian Busin....
Dubai real estate: Nakheel awards $109m Palm Jumeirah contract for 38 Crown Garden Villas 08 Dec — Nakheel awards $108.9m contract for 38 Crown Garden Villas on Palm Jumeirah, expanding Dubai waterfront living The post Dubai real estate: Nakheel awards $109m Palm Jumeirah contract for 38 Crown Garden Villas appeared first on Arabian Bus....
Dubai to expand taxi ride-sharing service with new routes in six-month RTA trial 08 Dec — Dubai RTA will expand its taxi ride-sharing service in a six-month trial, adding new routes after a 228 per cent surge in demand The post Dubai to expand taxi ride-sharing service with new routes in six-month RTA trial appeared first on Ar....
Dubai approves plan for 152 new parks and a citywide digital resilience framework 08 Dec — Dubai has approved a plan to add 152 parks and implement a citywide digital resilience framework, strengthening digital services The post Dubai approves plan for 152 new parks and a citywide digital resilience framework appeared first on A....
Dubai real estate hits $89bn in H1 as 2025 transactions climb 39 per cent 08 Dec — Dubai real estate hit $88.8bn in H1 2025, up 39 per cent, as AGP Chairman Badar Rashid AlBlooshi says innovation drives growth The post Dubai real estate hits $89bn in H1 as 2025 transactions climb 39 per cent appeared first on Arabian Bus....
Dubai real estate sector recorded $2.9bn of transactions last week, including $39m Jumeirah apartment 08 Dec — The Dubai real estate sector saw $2.9bn of transactions and 2,706 sales last week, including an apartment sold for $39.4m The post Dubai real estate sector recorded $2.9bn of transactions last week, including $39m Jumeirah apartment appear....
Dubai Islands records $953m sales as DHG launches new Helvetia Marine residences 08 Dec — DHG Properties launches Helvetia Marine on Dubai Islands, adding to its $350m UAE portfolio amid rising demand for waterfront living The post Dubai Islands records $953m sales as DHG launches new Helvetia Marine residences appeared first o....
Dubai completes 595 new bus shelters as RTA nears final phase of citywide upgrade 08 Dec — Modernised shelters with upgraded facilities now cover 89% of the network as Dubai pushes ahead with plans to improve comfort, connectivity and sustainability for millions of public transport users The post Dubai completes 595 new bus shel....
Saudi Arabia drives Middle East to strongest global luxury growth outlook in 2025 – report 08 Dec — Robust tourism in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, alongside rising high-end consumption across the Gulf, is pushing the region ahead of Europe and China, says Bain & Company The post Saudi Arabia drives Middle East to strongest global luxury gro....
Web3 communities shape Gulf innovation landscape 08 Dec — Web3 momentum across the Gulf is increasingly visible in grassroots spaces where developers, founders, and early-stage investors gather to exchange ideas far from official boardrooms. The growth of these informal networks in Dubai, Abu Dha....
Dubai home sales remain firmly fuelled by cash buyers 08 Dec — Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai’s residential real estate market is being largely sustained by liquidity-driven purchases, with more than half of sales in the latter half of 2025 settled in cash, according to a report by a leading mar...

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