From modest beginnings in the 1990s to hosting over 140 private institutions, Dubai's transformation into an international education hub reveals a strategic evolution driven by expatriate demand and government foresight.
As young founders flood into affordable creative spaces across Downtown Dubai, they're creating demand for a new breed of flexible, project-based workers—fundamentally altering how locals and expats approach employment.
By Dubai Business Desk · 29 June 2026 · 2 min read
As demand for affordable units intensifies and development pressure mounts on outlying areas, policymakers face pivotal choices about density, affordability, and urban sprawl.
Rising instability across key source markets is forcing hospitality and retail businesses across the emirate to rapidly recalibrate their international marketing strategies.
By Dubai Business Desk · 29 June 2026 · 2 min read
As Dubai's revised accommodation standards take effect, workers across Deira, Bur Dubai and Labour City speak out about the challenges and hopes reshaping their living landscape.
As geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty ripple across the world, local employers are recalibrating hiring strategies and salary expectations in ways that directly impact thousands of workers in the emirate.
By Dubai Business Desk · 29 June 2026 · 2 min read
Rising consumer confidence and international capital inflows are redefining the emirate's food and hospitality sector, with clear signals pointing to sustained growth through 2027.
By Dubai Business Desk · 29 June 2026 · 2 min read
As multinational firms return to physical workspaces, savvy investors and flexible-workspace operators are capturing unprecedented gains across Business Bay and DIFC.
By Dubai Business Desk · 29 June 2026 · 2 min read
Rising property valuations, inflation in essential services, and regional uncertainty are testing investor confidence across the emirate's traditionally buoyant finance hub.
By Dubai Business Desk · 29 June 2026 · 2 min read
A new generation of curators, artists and collectors is transforming the emirate's cultural landscape, moving beyond corporate sponsorship to build authentic creative communities.
As the emirate scales up environmental initiatives, community members in Al Baraha, Deira and beyond share candid views on whether ambitious climate goals are translating to real change.
Government leaders and urban planners outline ambitious plans for transport connectivity, green development, and community services ahead of next fiscal year.
What started as a fragmented cluster of residential districts has transformed into one of the emirate's most cohesive communities, revealing how deliberate social infrastructure investment reshapes urban neighbourhoods.
Discover how Dubai's top yoga and meditation studios are helping stressed professionals find balance. Explore holistic wellness practices transforming daily life across DIFC, Jumeirah, and Arabian Ranches.
By Dubai Wellness Desk · 29 June 2026 · 2 min read
Dubai's climbing vacancy rates across JBR, JVC, and JLT are giving tenants negotiating leverage. Landlords now offer rent reductions, waived fees, and flexible payment terms in 2024.
By Dubai Property Desk · 29 June 2026 · 2 min read
Navigate Dubai's ultra-luxury market with expert insights on Palm Jumeirah villas, Downtown penthouses, and golden visa property investments for newcomers.
By Dubai Property Desk · 29 June 2026 · 2 min read
