Author: Emirates Insight
Dubai has positioned itself at the forefront of a transformation in residential property, with brands from automotive, fashion and hospitality sectors creating homes that command premiums of up to 198 per cent above traditional properties. The global branded residences sector has expanded 160 per cent in the past decade, with Dubai leading the charge. The emirate now hosts 61 completed branded residences with 100 more under development, representing the world’s largest pipeline of such projects. Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz properties lead Dubai’s branded residence boom “Luxury real estate is evolving. A home is no longer simply where you live, but a reflection…
Why is crypto going down today? Friday, August 29, marks a critical day for the crypto markets as Binance Futures suddenly went offline while a massive $15 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts are set to expire. The Bitcoin options market shows a put/call ratio of 0.79, with the “max pain” level at $116,000 and open interest heaviest at $140,000. Ethereum contracts show similar bullish momentum, with a put/call ratio of 0.76 and max pain at $3,800. With traders already bracing for turbulence, the outage adds further uncertainty — and it has many asking what could be the best…
School of Life returns this September to Dubai Public Library with 34 interactive activities under the theme ‘The Journey Begins Again’. Organised by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the initiative seeks to strengthen life skills for adults and youth as part of the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy. Covering artistic expression, mental wellbeing, storytelling, identity building, and languages, the programme gives participants the chance to develop abilities and share ideas in an environment that nurtures innovation and supports success in both personal and professional life. Throughout September, branches of the Dubai Public Library will transform into lively community…
The new rule for Indian passports will come in effect from September 1The Indian Consulate in Dubai has issued a new rule for Indian expats in the UAE that will come in effect next month, September 1.The rule requires updated standards for photographs, which means most applicants will need to take new photographs when submitting passport applications. The consulate’s move follows a directive from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). “From September 1, 2025, ICAO-compliant photographs will be required for submitting passport applications,” the directive said. The Press Wing of the Indian Consulate confirmed in Dubai that passport applications will…
Helium HNT Mobile is one of the crypto companies that keeps on building. Its base is continually growing in the background as the team pushes out new developments. The new tokenomics model redirects 100% of Helium Mobile’s monthly subscriber revenue to burn HNT crypto, thus creating scarcity and, in theory, increasing value. LATEST: @helium_mobile, a decentralized mobile network building on @Solana, has surpassed 400K phone plan subscribers. pic.twitter.com/EvSGjnGPx7 — SolanaFloor (@SolanaFloor) August 28, 2025 HNT is burned to create Data Credits, which are used to pay for all network activity, including data transfer on IoT and the 5G networks. Put…
Dubai gets a dose of Nic Fanciulli this SeptemberIf you know, you know. And if you don’t, now you do, Nic Fanciulli is touching down in Dubai for a one-off night at The Penthouse on Saturday, September 21. It’s part of Skyline Saturdays, and it’s hosted by Defected. Solid move.The nightSkyline Saturdays is keeping the tempo up with this one, a night with one of the UK’s most respected names in house. Fanciulli’s coming through for a proper DJ set, and the rooftop is going to feel it.About Nic FanciulliHe’s not just a name on a flyer. Fanciulli’s been a…
UAE residents can look forward to a long weekend, fuel price changes and a significant tax update, as Dubai and the wider Gulf roll out headline reforms. Dubai is cementing its lead in luxury branded homes, opening new schools and easing airport traffic for millions of travellers. Saudi Arabia is reshaping its property market with landmark ownership changes, while Kuwait accelerates private sector hiring. Meanwhile, investors are eyeing Dubai’s $100m dining fund, set to take global hospitality brands from Mayfair to Bali. Catch up on 10 of the biggest stories this week, as selected by Arabian Business editors. UAE announces…
Whether you’re into contemporary galleries, experimental installations, design showcases, or family-friendly street festivals, these art festivals in Dubai are not to be missed.Dubai’s cultural calendar is looking more colourful than ever, with a lineup of amazing art festivals set to take over the city.From the vibrant streets of Al Quoz and the heritage charm of Al Shindagha to the glitzy halls of Madinat Jumeirah and the creative buzz of d3, there’s something for every kind of art lover.Here are all the upcoming art festivals in Dubai to look forward to in 2025 and 2026:Dubai Design WeekDubai Design Week is the…
BingX, one of the fastest-growing crypto exchanges right now, is running a limited-time campaign that gives you the chance to enter a draw for 200,000 WLFI tokens when you trade futures. Crypto exchanges often announce promotions that give new traders an extra reason to get started, but the latest one from BingX is much bigger than the usual welcome bonus. The event is currently live and will end on September 2, 2025. It is designed to make the first steps into futures trading more rewarding, and if you that’s something you’re into, you might not want to miss out. How…
Apple season is back, and the buzz around the iPhone 17 is louder than everThe excitement around Apple’s next big launch is building, and the iPhone 17 is at the center of it all. From Apple’s official event in California to what’s expected in UAE stores, here’s everything you need to know.The big Apple eventMark your calendars for Tuesday, September 9, 2025. That’s when Apple will host its next major event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California. Fans around the world will be able to watch it live via Apple’s website, YouTube, and the Apple TV app.Apple CEO…