Author: Emirates Insight
Driven by sound urban planning, sustainability, and a focus on quality of life, the emirate is reshaping its skyline with world-class projects while building a diversified, resilient economy. Over the past three years, Ras Al Khaimah has recorded significant increases in real estate sales and prices, supported by landmark developments in hospitality, commercial, and residential sectors. Ras Al Khaimah real estate boom Population growth, from 400,000 to a projected 650,000 by 2030, is expected to generate demand for around 45,000 new housing units. This momentum is reinforced by investor-friendly legislation and the entry of leading developers such as Emaar, Aldar,…
Love an art festival that changes the city? You’ll love Manar, a light festival returning to Abu Dhabi for a second editionArt lovers, this one’s for you. Manar Abu Dhabi is returning this November 2025, turning the city into one big canvas. The enchanting art exhibition first took place in 2023, where it illuminated various spots around the capital with art commissions from talented artists.Now, it is returning due to popular demand, taking place from November 15, 2025. If it is following the previous edition’s pattern, it will last until the end of January 2026, but we will have to…
Back-to-school time can be an expensive time for parents in the UAEFor parents, that time is almost here. The clock is counting down to the schools opening their doors, and parents are most likely breathing a sigh of relief that they no longer have to entertain their little ones all day, every day.If you have kids you are getting ready to send back to school in the UAE, here’s how you can cut the costs…Look out for stationary salesLots of shops in the UAE often have big stationery sales on the lead-up to kids going back to school. The Carrefour…
Two of the most aggressive corporate Bitcoin buyers, Strategy and Metaplanet, have ramped up their holdings once again, taking their combined stash to nearly 3.1 percent of the total Bitcoin supply. As public companies continue treating Bitcoin as a strategic asset, the supply picture is quietly shifting in real time. Strategy Adds Another $51M in BTC Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, announced it bought an additional 430 BTC earlier this week for about $51.4 million. That works out to roughly $119,666 per coin. This purchase brings its total holdings to a staggering 629,376 BTC. That’s nearly 3 percent of all…
Look up in September, as the UAE will witness one of the longest lunar eclipses it has seen in a while…If you’re drawn to all things astronomical, take note that in September, the UAE will witness what is considered ‘the biggest astronomical event of the year’: a total lunar eclipse that is set to last 1 hour and 22 minutes. Not only is it the largest eclipse of 2025, but it is also the longest the UAE has seen in recent years.And the 82-minute time span just includes the maximum eclipse (totality). From the beginning of the partial eclipse right…
US expansion is an Australian startup’s dream. As a Californian expat and founder of a 24-week US-expansion Melbourne accelerator and Silicon Valley landing pad to prepare Australian startups for the jump, and support them once they’re there, I see the attraction. I’m not alone: 61% of Aussie startups said the US was top of their expansion plans, followed by Australia, the UK, NZ and India, according to the 2024 Startup Muster survey. Still, according to Startup Muster 2024, the US is the second-largest customer base for Aussie startups, after Australia itself. Yet 42 per cent of startup failures stem from…
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower) has signed a contract to design a new district cooling plant at Dubai Science Park. The facility will have a total production capacity of 47,000 Refrigeration Tons (RT) and will serve nearly 80 mixed-use buildings in the community. Construction is scheduled to begin by the end of the first quarter of 2026 and forms part of Empower’s broader expansion strategy to meet the rising demand for energy-efficient district cooling services across Dubai. Empower expands district cooling in Dubai Dubai Science Park, the Middle East’s first free zone dedicated to the science sector, is…
Looking to rent in Dubai? When you first move, trying to navigate the processes can seem like a maze, however this guide will help you to find the way out…Long term and short term rentals in DubaiIn Dubai, you can choose from long term and short term rentals for apartments. If you’re choosing to go for a short term rental, usually electricity, water and other bills will be included in the rent. Short term usually refers to under 6 months and long term will be over 6 months.Finding a property to rentThere are various platforms where you can find apartments,…
The crypto market remains under pressure as Bitcoin slipped below $115,000, testing key support levels and dragging sentiment lower. Ethereum also fell under $4,200, fueling a wave of volatility that led to more than $400 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours. As some believe Bitcoin may revisit $112K, others see this as a chance to accumulate specific altcoins like Chainlink (LINK). Whale 0x4EBD recently withdrew another 249,808 LINK ($6M) from Binance about 35 minutes ago, bringing his total withdrawals to 1,293,757 LINK ($31.15M) over the past four days making LINK one of the best of the altcoins to…
Waiting at a red light while driving in Dubai and wondering why it’s taking forever to turn green could have a simple explanationDubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) reminds drivers that while driving in Dubai, moving your car closer to the white stop line can help trigger the traffic signal sensors and make the light turn green faster.Why moving forward mattersDubai is rolling out AI-powered traffic signals across the city. These smart systems detect vehicles and pedestrians in real time. If you stop too far back, the sensors might not notice your car, leading to longer red lights.By moving slightly…