Dubai ambitious projects may pose risks
Last week, Dubai once again announced a new mega-project, called Mall of the World. It will comprise of the largest shopping mall worldwide, hotels...
Investors are positioning aggressively for recovery in H2
Global investors have regained a strongly bullish stance on the outlook for equity markets in the second half of 2014, according to the BofA...
Eid Al Fitr Guide for Dubai Expats
Muslims around the world are preparing for one of the most important holidays in the religious calendar, Eid Al Fitr, or the Sugar Feast....
Student Accommodation in Dubai
Being a university or a college student in Dubai has its advantages, such as beaches, sun, interesting culture, along to access to a numerous...
How to Afford Dubai Cost of Living?
Dubai has become a synonym of luxury lifestyle, but it’s not all shiny and bright looking at the soaring rents and school fees, constantly...
Dubai Found World’s 5th Favourite Travel Spot
Every year, different rankings are trying to reveal which city or country is the most visited in the world and every time the winners...
Dubai to host The 9th World Health Tourism Congress
Dubai will host The 9th World Health Tourism Congress from October 18 to 20, offering a global platform to healthcare and health insurance providers,...
World Population Day 2014: Top 10 Mega Cities
Today we mark the World Population Day – the annual event that aims to raise awareness of global population issues and teach us of...
Curvy Model Becomes Social Media Phenomenon
The biggest surprise at Sunday’s Miss USA pageant wasn’t the choice of the winner, the beautiful Miss Nevada, Nia Sanchez. One of the 20...
Ramadan Tidbits
The Holy Month of Ramadan is marked not only in the Middle East, but all over the world. It is an event of a...
Dubai Soared 23 Spots on Cost of Living Survey
Dubai has registered an impressive jump on Mercer’s latest Cost of Living Survey. The city has climbed 23 places in just one year, landing...
2014 Cost of Living Rankings
African, European, and Asian cities most expensive for expatriates due to currency fluctuations and the impact of inflation on goods and services, finds Mercer...
‘Your Child In Gold’: Dubai’s New Weight Loss Campaign
After the success of the Dubai Government's award winning ‘Your Weight in Gold’ initiative, the civic body this year has launched a wider campaign...
IMF: Dubai Made a Significant Progress
By the end of June, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the United Arab Emirates.
The...
MENA Geopolitical Risks Increase
There is a concern that the Iraq turmoil has caused a significant increase in geopolitical risks in MENA. The turmoil could also deepen the...
Emaar Properties face market oversupply risks, Moody’s
According to Moody's Investors Service, economic growth will bolster Emaar Properties PJSC's domestic businesses, although the rating agency cautions that market exuberance runs the...
Dubai Summer Bucket List
Summer in Dubai is often seen as low season for tourism and business due to the high temperatures. However, what many travelers do not...
Upcoming Mobile Consumer Trends and How Businesses Can Benefit
Mobile consumer trends are constantly evolving! Last year alone, for example, mobile dating surged by more than 80%. Various researches suggest that the number...