Author: Emirates Insight

UAE weather alert for scorching sunshine, high humidity, and a spike in temperatures set to hit this weekendUAE weather alert as the country gears up for a seriously hot few days, with forecasters warning of extreme heat across the Emirates. If you’ve got outdoor plans, you might want to rethink them as highs of 46°C are expected in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi by Friday.Dubai forecastToday, Dubai will see very warm, sunny weather with a high of 41°C and a nighttime low of 35°C under clear skies. Right now, the temperature sits at 35°C, but thanks to humidity, it feels…

Dubai’s office market recorded a surge in sales values and transaction volumes in the first half of 2025, with investors increasingly favouring ESG-aligned assets and modern, high-quality office space. According to a new report by Cavendish Maxwell, office sales values rose 84 per cent year-on-year to AED 5.4 billion across 1,900 deals, marking the highest half-year activity since 2014. Transaction volumes were up 22 per cent compared with the same period last year, reflecting robust demand in both prime office and logistics segments. Dubai added 34,000 square metres of new office space between January and June, bringing the total gross…

To celebrate International Dog Day in Dubai, Deliveroo is hosting a competition giving away Deliveroo credits to those who have named their pups after a food item.Let’s be honest, every day is International Dog Day, but the official date is on August 26. To celebrate, Deliveroo is hosting a cute competition where pup owners can receive Deliveroo credit if their four-legged friend is named after something that belongs on the menu.Called Roo Foodie Dogs, the competition is essentially a nationwide celebration of pups named after food.Have a golden retriever named Sir Waffles? A chihuahua you call Nugget? Or a Border…

What’s interesting today? We know Bullish Exchange has been making headlines with its stock launch on the NYSE. Bitcoin is breaching its ATH, but such sleeper coins, both HYPE and ADA, are taking the crown for crypto top gainers. Cardano jumped, climbing 15% to settle at 95 cents. Grayscale’s ETF filings are likely one of the main reasons for its pumps. On the other hand, Hyperliquid, with its HYPE, followed suit, up six percent toward $48, squeezing shorters. All eyes have been on ETH ▼-1.91% , SOL ▼-2.16% , and BTC ▼-0.63% , but ADA ▲6.10% , HYPE , and…

Think your wallet’s in good shape? Your credit score might tell a different storyWhether you’re dreaming of a new apartment, planning a loan, or just curious about your financial health, your credit score is the number that can open or close doors. Luckily, checking it in the UAE is quick, easy, and costs just Dhs10.50. Here’s how to find out where you stand and take control of your financial future.But first…What is a credit scoreIt’s a number that shows how reliable you are with money. It’s based on your past borrowing, bill payments, and overall financial habits. Lenders use it…

At Showcase Dubai, you can snap up an absolute bargain on pre-loved designer fashion labels, and you will be doing the planet a favour. Win-win!Sustainability is a topic that is on everyone’s mind, and this is especially true for us living here in the UAE. So much so that UAE President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan dedicated not one but two years (2023 and 2024) to the ‘Year of Sustainability‘. But this value goes beyond recycling your plastic bottles, being water conscious, and energy conservation; you can extend the lifestyle into your fashion shopping habits as well.And here…

Al Reem Island has reinforced its position as Abu Dhabi’s premier residential investment destination, recording a 38 per cent year-on-year rise in off-plan property weighted average prices in Q2 2025, according to analysis by international developer MERED using Quanta transaction data. Other leading areas also posted strong growth, with Khalifa City up 24 per cent and Jubail Island up 20 per cent, underscoring the capital’s buoyant real estate market. Al Reem Island’s popularity extends to rentals, where apartment rents climbed 21 per cent year-on-year in Q2 2025, supported by a mix of high-quality infrastructure, waterfront living, Grade-A offices, diverse retail,…

Cardano crypto is flying higher at press time. After the lull in late July, ADA USD began printing higher highs from early August before breaking above $1 earlier today. Although prices retraced, the uptrend remains intact. If the current momentum is maintained, the coin could bounce higher, perhaps even flipping Dogecoin and USDC in the next few weeks. Will Cardano Crypto Hit $3 In 27 Days? The technical candlestick arrangement on the daily chart points to strength. Buyers are squarely in control following the high-volume breakout above July 2025 highs. At spot rates, ADA ▲6.10% is trading at a five-month…

Sample the coolest new menus at the hottest old favourites in Dubai New season, new menus, such is the cycle of life in Dubai’s dining world. Summer is upon us, in all its sweltering, soaring glory, and if you’re looking for something to do with your down time, these menus across some of the city’s finest are worth a taste. Fresh, fiery and already getting a tan, these are the Dubai summer specials. Jun’s Third culture-cuisine-connoisseur Chef Kelvin Cheung is adding new dishes to the tune of tteokbokki bolognese and chicken karaage 2.0 served with cornbread waffles. And if that…

Come together with Formula 1 fans in Dubai to watch the races and cheer on your favourite driver or team with delicious bites and sipsIf you’re a Formula 1 fan here in Dubai, you can watch the races at home via F1TV or beIN SPORTS, but if you want to join other fans and enjoy a fun environment, you’ve got to head to a sports bar or a cars cafe.Formula 1’s fan base has picked up pace in the past few years, especially after the launch of Netflix’s Drive to Survive and more recently this year after the release of…