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Dubai’s Route 2020 metro project on track for completion in 2019 – RTA

So far, 50 per cent of the main tunneling works of the project has been completed

Work progresses on Dubai’s Shindagha heritage project

So far, 150 historical buildings have been renovated

Former governor of Dubai’s DIFC dies

The senior banker also previously served as the vice chairman of Emirates NBD

Revealed: World’s top 10 cities with the most five-star hotels

Dubai ranks second on the list, beating New York and Paris

First two phases of Azizi Riviera project in Dubai to be ready in Q1 2019

Phases one and two of the Dhs12bn project were previously slated for completion in December 2018

Dubai Safari welcomes 175 newborn animals

The Dhs1bn Dubai Safari park launched in December last year

Rolex watch with Dubai Ruler’s name to be auctioned for up to $160,000

The specially-commissioned Rolex GMT-Master features Sheikh Mohammed’s name on its customised dial

Dubai’s $2.17bn Bluewaters Island to feature world’s highest rope climb

The attraction will be fitted on one of the legs of record-breaking observation wheel Ain Dubai

Dubai’s DIFC attracts 315 new companies in 2017

Much of the growth came from Africa, South America, the Middle East and Asia

New Dh1.2bn Nakheel Mall in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah 85% complete

Nakheel Mall will have 350 shops, restaurants and leisure attractions and two waterfalls

In pics: Emirates reveals new business class cabin on Boeing 777 flights

The airline has invested over $150m to refurbish the 10 existing 777-200LR aircraft in its fleet

Dubai’s DP World to begin work on Berbera project in Somaliland

The company expects to break ground on the 12 sqkm project this year

Dubai says won’t raise government fees for three years

A similar commitment was made by the UAE federal government last week

DAFZA annual results highlight contribution to non-oil trade

Report also shows number of registered companies at the freezone rose by 25 per cent between 2016 and 2017

Indonesian govt lists two sukuk valued at $3bn on Nasdaq Dubai

The Indonesian government is the largest sukuk issuer on Nasdaq Dubai

Dubai’s ENOC awards jet fuel pipeline contract for link to Al Maktoum airport

The construction of the pipeline is expected to be completed in 24 months

Emirates says flights affected by snow in the UK, Ireland

Snow blanketed the UK and Ireland in what has been dubbed “the Beast from the East”

Dubai editor court case: Verdict expected this month

Francis Matthew’s lawyer says the defendant did not ‘intend’ to kill his wife

Dubai’s Damac awards Dhs600m construction contract for Aykon project

The contract has been awarded to China State Construction Engineering Corporation

Dubai’s DP World signs deal to develop first phase of Suez zone

The opening phase spans 30 square kilometres

Dubai prosecution releases body of Bollywood actress Sridevi

The 54-year-old was found dead in her Dubai hotel on Saturday

Images: New ‘nature-inspired’ mall set to open in Dubai this year

Cityland Mall, located next to Global Village, will feature over 350 shops

SaudiGulf Airlines to start twice-daily Dubai flights

The carrier will operate a two-class A320 between the two cities

Bollywood actress found dead in Dubai hotel room drowned – police

Sridevi Kapoor was found dead at the Emirates Towers hotel on Saturday

Emaar launches new townhouse community at Dubai South

Saffron will feature three and four bedroom townhouses

Dubai climbs to 14th on city innovation index

Dubai saw improvement in its private sector and skills and talent scores

‘Optimistic mood’ in Dubai property market – DLD chief

Dubai sees 150 property projects worth Dhs82bn ($22.2bn) registered in 2017

Images: Dubai’s RTA unveils prototype of Hyperloop One

Officials say “considerable progress” has been made on the project

Dubai Frame opening hours extended

The attraction opened to the public in January

DIFC Courts sees surge in 2017 cases

Claims and counterclaims at the Small Claims Tribunal were up 75 per cent