Author: Emirates Insight

The cooler season is just a few weeks away, and when it arrives, these popular outdoor attractions in Dubai will reopen their doors, and they are all worth a visit.This article was updated on September 15, 2025.The temperature gauge in Dubai is currently ranging around furnace levels, but when the Suhail star eventually descends from the sky, the UAE will begin cooling down, usually around October. When this does happen, popular outdoor attractions in Dubai will reopen, allowing you to enjoy the space accompanied by the cool temperatures.If you need something to look forward to, add these top outdoor attractions…

Sharjah’s real estate sector continued its strong momentum in August 2025, recording property transactions worth AED4.9bn ($1.33bn) — a 75.8 per cent increase compared to August 2024, according to the latest Real Estate Transactions Report issued by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. The emirate recorded 9,379 real estate transactions in August, with sales transactions alone covering 12 million sqft of space. This performance highlights Sharjah’s growing appeal as a dynamic and well-regulated investment destination, supported by modern infrastructure, transparent legislation, and investor-friendly regulations. Officials noted that the results reaffirm Sharjah’s long-term vision for sustainable development and its ambition to…

Great news for pedestrians in Dubai, you won’t need to walk as far to cross the roadWalking around the city of Dubai is about to get easier as Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it’s about to make the roads more pedestrian friendly. RTA has already completed two pedestrian bridges on Sheikh Rashid Street and Al Mina Street as part of the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project. There has also been six pedestrian and cyclist bridges built across key streets in Dubai with five of these bridges are scheduled to open before the end of this year,…

Tom Lee, head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, connected the dots during a CNBC interview with a new Bitcoin price prediction: “I think bitcoin can easily get to $200,000 before year-end. I know it’s a big move. It’s almost a double.” His case rests on historical stock precedent that in both 1998 and 2024, Fed easing cycles reignited equities in Q4, and Lee argues that top cryptocurrencies, as “beta to equities,” should follow suit. Lee added, “Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies like Ethereum are super sensitive to monetary policy. So, I think that September 17th is an important catalyst. Crypto typically…

Upgrade your lunch break with fresh, wholesome dining in Downtown DubaiBohoX, located on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai, is redefining midday meals with a focus on fresh, nourishing food in a vibrant, welcoming setting. The Bali inspired café and restaurant has quickly become a go-to destination for professionals and wellness enthusiasts alike, blending flavour, convenience, and lifestyle in one stylish space.A Bali inspired caféStep inside BohoX and you’ll find a relaxed, Bali inspired atmosphere in the heart of Downtown Dubai. The restaurant combines mindful cooking with fresh, high-quality ingredients to create dishes that are both healthy and…

Durban’s Dolphin Coast meets Big Five safari in a single booking and it’s arriving in July 2026Club Med has announced its South African debut: Club Med South Africa Beach & Safari. A new all-inclusive escape on KwaZulu-Natal’s Dolphin Coast that pairs Indian Ocean beach days with a Big Five safari add-on. Opening July 2026, the resort sits about 30 minutes from King Shaka International Airport and folds the brand’s easy, one-price holiday model into one of the country’s most spectacular regions.The concept is a two-for-one adventure. Set on wild beachfront north of of the bustling city of Durban, the main…

France crypto industry is once again in the spotlight, as Reuters revealed that France is again positioning itself at the center of Europe’s crypto debate, signalling it may move to block companies licensed in other EU jurisdictions from operating domestically. The regulatory warning, delivered Monday by Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) chair Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani, underscores the deep fractures already emerging under the European Union’s landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). MiCA, which formally took effect for service providers in December 2024, was billed as the world’s first comprehensive digital asset rulebook. The framework allows crypto firms to obtain authorisation in…

Just for a moment last week, Larry Ellison, co-founder of US cloud computing company Oracle, became the world’s richest person. The octogenarian tech titan briefly overtook Elon Musk after Oracle’s share price rocketed 43% in a day, adding about US$100 billion (A$150 billion) to his wealth. The reason? Oracle inked a deal to provide artificial intelligence (AI) giant OpenAI with US$300 billion (A$450 billion) in computing power over five years. US president Donald Trump with Softbank’s Masayoshi Son, Oracle’s Larry Ellison and OpenAI’s Sam Altman. While Ellison’s moment in the spotlight was fleeting, it also illuminated something far more significant:…

The United Arab Emirates is no longer just known for oil. Over the past few years, the leaders of the nation have worked hard to build a future where many parts of the economy like technology, green energy, finance, and infrastructure, play big roles too. In 2024, the UAE attracted a record foreign direct investment (FDI) of AED 167.5 billion (about USD 45.6 billion), a 48.5% jump from 2023. Economic growth is expected to rise further in 2025, especially outside the oil sector thanks to reforms, more foreign ownership, better infrastructure, visa changes, and a push into new industries. If…

Roasters, a homegrown specialty coffee brand, has sold the world’s most expensive cup of coffee and earned a Guinness World RecordDubai has made coffee lovers everywhere sit up and take notice as the luxurious coffee was priced at Dhs2,500 and unveiled at the Roasters’ flagship store on The Boulevard, Downtown Dubai on Saturday, September 13.Roasters and Dubai’s coffee sceneStarted in Dubai, Roasters has become one of the UAE’s favourite specialty coffee brands, now with 11 branches across the country. Co-founder and CEO Konstantin Harbuz said the Guinness World Record celebrates the team’s effort and shows Dubai is becoming known for…