Did you know that 2 percent of Dubai's households are holiday homes?
That's according to a new report by Knight Frank, which also showed this is the highest amount compared to other key global hub cities.
The survey also noted 20,000 properties were listed on the rental platform Airbnb, 10,000 of which were active in 2018.
It is five years since vacation homes have been regulated in the Emirate.
RTA launches express bus service from Dubai to Hatta
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced a bus service between Dubai Mall and Hatta, with operations starting from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm daily.
UAE launches Ramadan campaign to save children from malnutrition
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched a Ramadan campaign to save 5 million children under the age of 5 from "death due to malnutrition and hunger".
Remote learning on Fridays during Ramadan for UAE public schools
The UAE’s Ministry of Education has announced that public school students will switch to remote learning on Fridays during the holy month of Ramadan, marking the second consecutive year of the initiative.
UAE clarifies enrollment rules for British curriculum schools
The UAE’s Ministry of Education has given parents planning to enroll their children in British curriculum schools the option to assess their child's readiness to join Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) if they do not turn three by the start of the 2026-2027 school year.
UAE announces temporary road closures in Al Dhaid
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced the temporary closure of Al Dhaid Road Bridge No. 7 on Emirates Road for construction works in two phases.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
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