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Emirates and Virgin America Enter Frequent Flyer Partnership

Emirates becomes the fifth airline to join Virgin America’s frequent flyer program.

Restaurant Review: La Serre Bistro

When it comes to offering a perfect dining experience with indulgent food, fantastic service and d�cor to match, La Serre Bistro makes the cut.

Dubai’s 2020 World Expo Bid May Fuel New Boom, Say Experts

Anticipation of a spike in demand due to the World Expo could cause property developers to build too many projects, creating another bubble.

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan To Oversee Smart City Project

Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed has also appointed a senior 10-member committee to work on the technology project.

Rents Rise In Dubai’s Cheaper Communities

Communities like International City and Jumeirah Village Circle are seeing a rise in demand.

Dubai Duty Free Rakes In Dhs4.65bn Sales

Terminal 3 sales alone grew by 17 per cent in the last three quarters, accounting for 63 per cent of total sales turnover.

LIVE: Updates From Gitex 2013

Gulf Business brings you all the news from the region’s biggest ICT event.

Dubai Smart Government Launches Several New Apps During Gitex

The new launches form part of the new Smart City initiative announced by Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed.

Dubai’s Ruler Announces New ‘Smart City’ Plan

The new plan aims to make government services quick and efficient through the use of hi-tech smart devices.

Gitex 2013 – What To Expect

The 33rd edition of the region’s largest ICT event is set to be the biggest one yet with a focus on big data, cloud computing and mobile devices.

Dubai Property Projects Need Strong Funding

Expert says buyers should have a long-term perspective in mind when purchasing property, which would make the market more sustainable.

Dubai Properties Group Launches 450 New Villas In Mudon Community

DPG announced the new villas following the sell-out of all the initial units in its Dubailand-based residential project.

Gulf Cash Is Fuelling New Dubai Property Boom

About $40 billion worth of property projects were announced in the first half of 2013, and a further $11 billion in the two weeks before Cityscape.

Dubai’s Hotels See Occupancy Rates Rise To 79%

Dubai’s hospitality sector has been recording a strong growth rate.

Dubai’s Property Market Is Back… But Is The Greed Too?

With a deluge of new projects, it remains to be seen if the government’s measures will make Dubai’s property market sustainable.

Dubai Properties Group Plans New Beachfront Hotel In JBR

The developer also plans to construct an amphitheatre on The Walk alongside the hotel.

Will Dubai’s Property Prices Continue To Rise?

Some experts predict a further hike in sales prices, though other insiders say that rates have stabilised.

Etihad Signs Air Baltic Codeshare And Doubles Jakarta Flights

Etihad expanding east and north as Jakarta flights set to double at the end of October and Latvian trade links to be bolstered by airBaltic’s new flights from December

Damac MD Confident In Dubai Property Market

Luxury property developer dismisses fears of another market crash.

Dubai Developer Sobha To Hire 2,000 As Mega Project Takes Shape

Sobha, in a joint venture with Dubai’s Meydan, is currently developing the Dhs25 billion Mohammed Bin Rashid City – District One project.

Dubai Lists First New Stock In Four Years, But No Trading

Bank of London and The Middle East, Britain’s largest stand-alone Islamic bank, was listed on Nasdaq Dubai

Dubai’s Financial District Plans $4bn Expansion

DIFC Properties is looking for investors to develop about 10 million sq ft of property through joint ventures

Exclusive: Emaar’s Mohamed Alabbar Dismisses Property Bubble Fears

Emaar boss says the market is better regulated and current growth is sustainable.

Dubai Property Demand Creating A Seller’s Market

Driven by growth in Dubai’s property market, Middle East investors are looking to invest in real estate both globally and regionally.

Dubai’s Nakheel To Restart Work On Palm-Shaped Island – Sources

Palm Deira is likely to be renamed, one of the sources said.

Nakheel Announces Trio Of Waterfront Projects

A mixed-use development in Deira, a Boardwalk and a new beach at Palm Jumeirah will add to Nakheel’s portfolio.

First Picture: The Lagoons Masterplan

The mega-development will be spread over an area of six million square metres.

Meydan Releases 444 Serviced Apartments In Entisar Tower

New design details for 100-plus storey skyscraper revealed by real estate group at Cityscape Global.

Dubai Properties Group Proceeds With Creekside Culture Village

Dubai Properties Group will complete the Palazzo Versace Hotel and the D1 Residential Tower in 2014.

Flydubai Launches Business Class Services

Low-cost carrier charts new commercial flight path with launch of premium services today.