Foreign investment in Dubai property jumps 26% in Q1
Foreign investment in Dubai’s real estate market continued to accelerate in the first quarter of 2026, reaching Dh148.35 billion ($40.4 billion) and rising 26 per cent year on year. The figures underline Dubai’s continued appeal to international buyers despite a more complex global economic and geopolitical
IHG’s Haitham Mattar explains Middle East hospitality growth
The Middle East continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s most attractive hospitality markets, supported by major tourism investment, strong aviation connectivity and long-term economic diversification across the GCC. For IHG Hotels & Resorts, the region remains a key area for expansion despite
Petasos Beach Resort & Spa: experience another side of Mykonos
Mykonos is filled with outstanding hotels. Some attract attention through striking architecture, others through exceptional locations, but only a select few manage to combine luxury, comfort and a genuine feeling of calm. Petasos Beach Resort & Spa belongs to that category. Set between Platis Gialos and
Sharm Hotel Mykonos: where Cycladic elegance meets personal hospitality
On Mykonos, an island where luxury hospitality has evolved to an exceptionally high level, hotels are constantly competing through scale, recognizable names and striking design. But modern travelers are often searching for something more personal — a hotel with character, privacy and a genuine sense of
Abu Dhabi and Dubai parking operators join forces on smart mobility
Abu Dhabi and Dubai’s largest public parking operators have signed a strategic agreement aimed at making parking services more connected, digital and efficient across the two emirates. Q Mobility, the leading public parking operator in Abu Dhabi, and Parkin Company, Dubai’s largest provider of public parking
Hills Advertising invests Dh1 billion in Dubai’s digital outdoor media future
Dubai’s outdoor advertising landscape is entering a new phase as Hills Advertising prepares to invest up to Dh1 billionin transforming its network across the city. The UAE-based company plans to convert 20 flagship bridge advertising assets into digital platforms, marking one of its largest investments in
Dubai ranked world’s second-smartest city and leads in AI adoption
Dubai has been ranked the second-most intelligent city in the world, behind London and ahead of New York, in the inaugural Intelligent Cities Index developed by Boston Consulting Group. The ranking assessed 61 major global cities on how effectively they are adopting artificial intelligence and using