Tag: Dubai

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Dubai announces opening of a three-lane bridge at Oud Metha

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a major three-lane bridge as part of the Oud Metha and Al Asayel Streets Development Project. The overall scheme's scope of work includes four major intersections, bridges and two tunnels with a total length of 4.3 km. ...

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Dewa expands power grid with $2.7bn transmission investment

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has invested over AED10 billion ($2.72 billion) in power transmission network projects across the emirate, said its top official. The utility commissioned eight 132kV substations in H1 with a combined conversion capacity of 1,200MVA. ...

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Dubai commercial property sales jump 183pc in H1, says report

Dubai's commercial property market recorded its strongest H1 performance in 2026, with sales up 183% over last year. The commercial property sales, including offices and retail units, surged to AED19.5 billion ($5.3 billion) through 3,415 deals in the first six months, said a top brokerage....

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Azizi starts handover of units at Dubai residential tower

UAE-based Azizi Developments has officially begun the handover of residential units at its premium project, Azizi Central, located within the Al Furjan community in Dubai. A 12-storey project, it comprises 97 modern apartments with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units. ...

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Shamal picks ALEC Fitout for Jumeirah Zabeel Saray revamp work

UAE-based Shamal Holding has appointed ALEC Fitout, a leading fit-out specialist in the region, as main contractor for the first major phase of transformation of Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, one of Dubai's most iconic hotels located on Palm Jumeirah. The full completion of this phase is expected by early 2027....

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MOMA lands interior design consultancy contract for Dubai office tower

UAE-based MOMA International has been appointed as the interior design consultant for office space within AHS Tower in Dubai. Set for completion this year, the 38,427 sq ft property is being designed as a luxury workspace inspired by elements from high-end hotels and residential interiors. ...

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Dubai starts lighting upgrades at 30 pedestrian bridges

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has begun work on a project to upgrade the lighting of pedestrian bridges at 30 key locations across Dubai. The first phase covers upgrades on 21 pedestrian bridges, with the full project likely to be completed in the fourth quarter. ...

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Dubai’s office market enters more balanced phase in Q2, says expert

Dubai's office market entered a more balanced phase during Q2 with occupier demand remaining resilient despite a more measured pace of leasing activity. The office leasing transactions hit 38,082, registering a modest 4% quarter-on-quarter increase, said an industry expert. ...

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Empower building new 23,400 RT district cooling plant in Dubai

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, has awarded a contract for the construction of a new district cooling plant in the Al Sufouh 2 area in Dubai with a cooling capacity of 23,400 refrigeration tons (RT). ...

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Dubai's luxury off-plan homes bring $1.01bn June sales

The Dubai luxury real estate market continued to attract a steady flow of investment in June, with developers generating sales transactions worth AED3.72 billion ($1.01 billion) for off-plan homes priced above AED5 million....

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Dubai plans soft mobility upgrades in 25 residential areas by 2030

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved a five-year plan to expand the emirate's soft mobility network through 2030. The plan encompasses infrastructure development across 25 residential areas and upgrades to the facilities at 63 public transport stations. ...

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Azizi’s premium Riviera project on track for Q4 completion

UAE-based Azizi Developments has announced that nearly 80% of the construction work has been completed on Rêve - a premium project within its French Mediterranean-inspired waterfront community Riviera in Meydan, Dubai - and is on track for Q4 completion. ...

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JAD Global breaks ground on prime residential development in Dubai

JAD Global Real Estate Development has officially broken ground on J188, its latest premium residential project at Al Jaddaf, Dubai. The premium development features one- and two-bedroom residences with dual views of the Downtown skyline and Dubai Creek Harbour. ...

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RTA awards $544m contract for Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor project

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a AED2 billion ($544 million) contract for the development of the 12-km Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor Development Project in Dubai. The scope of work includes the construction of seven bridges extending 2,300m and eight tunnels covering 900m. ...

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Emrill opens new central warehouse in Dubai

Leading UAE integrated facilities management provider, Emrill, has opened a new central warehouse in Ras Al Khor, Dubai, further enhancing operational efficiency, improving material distribution and supporting more sustainable operations....