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Dubai recorded about 869,000 international overnight visitors in August 2026, its strongest month since February, according to figures the Government of Dubai Media Office released on 13 September. The release came a day before the 33rd Arabian Travel Market opened at Dubai World Trade Centre. Hotel occupancy fell to 36 per cent in March, then rose every month to reach 66 per cent in August, about 89 per cent of the level recorded a year earlier. The rebound followed an AED 2.5 billion government package for tourism, hospitality and entertainment, and the restoration of 97 per cent of Emirates' route network. For the first 8 months of 2026, Dubai counted 6.97 million international visitors and 21.61 million occupied room nights, against a hotel stock of roughly 149,000 rooms at the end of August. Between January and August, Western Europe supplied 20 per cent of arrivals, South Asia 17 per cent, the GCC 16 per cent, and CIS and Eastern Europe 14 per cent. Arabian Travel Market run...

RTA director general and chairman Mattar Al Tayer said on 14 September 2026 that land near new Dubai Metro stations gains 15 to 30 per cent in value. He spoke at a press conference announcing RailX Dubai, a rail and mobility conference set for Dubai World Trade Centre from 31 May to 2 June 2027, under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed. The event is planned for more than 5,000 participants, over 60 exhibitors and more than 70 speakers, with CRRC as the first organising partner. Al Tayer also gave figures on the rail pipeline. The Blue Line, 30 kilometres with 14 stations, is due in 2029. The Gold Line, fully underground, goes to tender by the end of 2026, covers 42 kilometres and 18 stations, and is planned for 2032 with capacity for 465,000 passengers a day. Combined, the two lines represent about AED 55 billion in investment and would extend the network from roughly 90 kilometres to 162 kilometres, an 80 per cent increase. The RTA is also studying a roughly 55 kilometre...

The Dubai Media Office confirmed on 14 September that Global Village will open its 31st season on Wednesday 14 October 2026, running through to May 2027. The theme for this season is A More Wonderful World . Global Village has operated every winter since 1997 and draws millions of visitors each season across its pavilions, stage shows, food streets and markets. New attractions will be announced in the coming weeks. Ticket prices and opening hours for season 31 have not yet been published. Location and property impact The site sits off Exit 37 of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, between the villa communities of Dubailand and the apartment districts near Academic City. For the roughly 7 month season, surrounding junctions carry added visitor traffic, with weekends the busiest period. The season also brings seasonal workers and winter visitors to the area between October and May, a period when furnished units in Villanova, Layan and Remraam tend to let faster. Read the full article on Do...

Dubai Land Department's weekly figures recorded AED 10.67 billion in property transactions over the 5 working days from 7 to 11 September 2026. Sales made up AED 6.78 billion across 2,931 transactions, mortgages added AED 2.80 billion, and gift transfers accounted for a further AED 1.09 billion. The average sale price worked out at roughly AED 2.3 million. Largest sales of the week The 3 biggest sales of the week totaled more than AED 101 million between them. The top sale was an office at Almas Tower in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, at AED 36.8 million. An apartment at Mr C Residences in Jumeirah Second sold for AED 36.5 million, and an apartment at Bugatti Residences by Binghatti in Business Bay sold for AED 28 million. Year to date The first half of 2026 produced AED 419.9 billion across 112,850 transactions in Dubai, which averages out near AED 16 billion for a full 7 day week. The week's total followed the close of IPS 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Read the full artic...

The Dubai Land Department used PropTech Connect Europe 2026 in London, held on 9 and 10 September, to share updated figures for its First Time Home Buyer programme. More than 45,000 people have registered, and over 3,200 have completed a first home purchase in Dubai, a conversion rate of about 7 per cent. The department published its account of the trip on 11 September 2026. PropTech Connect Middle East will return to Dubai on 3 and 4 February 2027. The February 2026 edition drew more than 3,000 participants and over 300 speakers. The London delegation was led by Majid Al Marri, CEO of the Corporate Support Sector, with Mohammed Yahya of the real estate transactions department and project manager Talal Al Suwaidi. On display were the Initial Registration platform, the Dubai REST app, the Dubai PropTech Hub and the REACH Middle East programme. Read the full article on Doment: Dubai first time home buyer programme tops 45,000 sign-ups as PropTech Connect Middle East is set for 3 and 4 F...

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority announced on 6 September 2026 that most preventive and corrective road maintenance now takes place during off-peak night hours, with any closed lane required to reopen before the morning rush. Night shifts cover more than resurfacing. Crews also handle pavement rehabilitation, bridge and tunnel upkeep, stormwater drainage, street lighting, traffic signals, road signs and safety barriers, across highways, residential streets and cycling tracks. RTA has set a target of 90,000 square metres of pavement maintenance for 2026, up from 88,000 square metres in 2025. By early June, it had already rehabilitated 17 kilometres of asphalt across 9 major streets in 6 districts. The authority states that 95 per cent of its road network assets currently rate as excellent. Maintenance priority is determined using automated asset data, smart diagnostics and field inspections, weighed against customer reports and traffic volumes. Read the full article on ...