Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has approved 31 pedestrian bridges and tunnels for completion by 2030, extending a network that has expanded 585% since 2006. The pedestrian fatality rate has fallen 98% over the same period, from 9.5 deaths per 100,000 population in 2007 to 0.22 in 2025. Read more →

The annualised value of new luxury villa rental contracts in Dubai rose 27% to AED509 million in the first five months of 2026, driven by a shift toward higher price brackets rather than volume growth. Palm Jumeirah led the market, while Dubai Hills Estate posted the strongest growth at 37%. Read more →

Dubai's luxury off-plan market produced AED4.96 billion in developer sales during May, spread across 391 transactions for homes priced above AED5 million. Villas led by value at AED2.51 billion, with the AED10–20 million bracket the most active tier. Read more →

Elevate has sold over AED 50 million worth of units at Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences in just 15 days. The developer predicts branded beachfront stock on Al Marjan Island will be exhausted on the primary market within six to nine months. Read more →

BlackBrick Property has recorded a AED 24.12 million sale in The Meadows, the highest transaction the community has seen. The firm sees diverging conditions across Emirates Living, with The Lakes tight on supply and The Springs heading toward a correction. Read more →

Emirates will broadcast every FIFA World Cup 26 match live through Sport 24 on its ice in-flight entertainment system, from the opening ceremony in Mexico on 11 June to the final in the United States on 19 July. The full schedule is listed in the June ice magazine, with lounge screenings also planned at Dubai. Read more →

Etihad Airways and Condor signed a frequent flyer agreement at the IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro, allowing Etihad Guest members to redeem miles on Condor flights. The German carrier also confirmed a new Bangkok–Abu Dhabi service, its third planned route into the UAE capital alongside Frankfurt and Berlin. Read more →

Dubai ride-hailing app Zed has launched a digital wallet offering 15 per cent cashback on every eligible trip, credited instantly in-app and redeemable against future rides. The feature is live across taxi and premium categories for both new and existing users. Read more →