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Dubai looks to finalise $2.5bn fundraising deal for metro extension

The project will extend Dubai Metro’s Red Line to the 2020 World Expo site

The Dubai property barometer – Is it up or down?

Has the Dubai real estate market bottomed out or could it head further south?

Dubai to overtake London as top pick for wealthy GCC investors

Softening prices in Dubai was cited as the top reason for its increase in attractiveness

Hollywood star De Niro to speak at Dubai conference

The renowned actor and producer will be part of a delegation to raise the profile of Antigua and Barbuda

Dubai says work begins on region’s largest solar rooftop project

The project is being implemented by DP World with phase one slated for completion in 2017

Dubai pilots hospital star rating system

The rating system will eventually determine the price of treatment at hospitals

Dubai to use blockchain technology for all government documents by 2020

The Dubai government is seeking to position the emirate as a leader in blockchain technology

France’s Team Mobius wins Dubai hyperloop competition

Mobius beat competition from five other teams tasked with reducing travel time between Dubai and Fujairah to 10 minutes.

Uber faces pressure in Dubai as RTA signs deal with rival Careem

Careem’s customers can now book all of the 9,841 taxis and 4,700 limousines operating in the emirate

Qatar Airways launches weekend flights to Dubai

The flights are in addition to Qatar Airways’ 19 other daily flights to Dubai

Dubai’s RTA to offer public taxis via car app Careem

Passengers will have access to 9,841 taxicabs and 4,700 limousines via Careem’s app

Dubai officially launches Future Accelerators programme

Those selected for the programme will have three months to come up with a prototype or business plan that can be applied to the entire city

Aramex establishes Australia Post joint venture

The new venture will focus on e-commerce

Select Group launches $123m Dubai Marina tower

The 31-storey Studio One project is located near the Wyndham Hotel

Dubai airport receives record 7.7m passengers in August

Passenger traffic during August grew 6.1 per cent year-on-year

Dubai Parks looks to future expansion with new name

The theme park operator said its new name would show ambitions beyond its first attraction in Jebel Ali

Dubai’s DEWA awards contract for world’s first 3D printed lab

The lab will be used to conduct research on drones and 3D printing technology

Dubai developer launches studio-heavy tower in Burj Khalifa District

The Marquise Square development includes 237 studios

Dubai International closes airspace because of drone activity

The incident is the second this year and comes as the UAE seeks to more strictly regulate the sale and use of drones

Dubai’s RTA to introduce smartphone top-up for metro cards

The new service will reduce reliance on machines and clerks at stations on the Dubai Metro network

Dubai ruler confirms new Municipality appointments after shake-up

The changes follow a surprise inspection by Sheikh Mohammed last month

Dubai Airports to add A380 stands at DXB’s Concourse C

The gate upgrades will allow the airport to accommodate more A380s than any other in the world

Emaar unveils new Address hotel in Dubai Marina

The new property features an iconic design with a gap in the middle to maximise sunlight and viewing space

Case dropped against Dubai resident detained for “illegally” promoting charity

Scott Richards was arrested at his home in Dubai on July 28 and later released on bail

Dubai approves $27m glass house and cave project at upcoming Quran Park

The 60-hectare park is expected to open next year

Longer visas for Dubai property investors will boost market – experts

Issuing such visas will encourage a retirement market in Dubai

Dubai startup MoveSouq closes $3m funding round

The amount raised will be used by the startup to expand services

Dubai ruler renames street after Saudi’s King Salman

One of the emirate’s most important roads will now bear the name of the Saudi ruler

Pictures: Dubai’s Meraas opens new chocolate boutique

The new chocolate-themed boutique, cafe and restaurant is open in the City Walk retail complex

BECO Capital leads investment round for Dubai-based Wrappup

Wrappup is claimed to help prevent inefficient meetings by allowing users to flag important moments in a recording