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Emaar’s Housing And Land Sales Double

Emaar generated revenue of Dhs1.63 billion in the three months ending June 30 compared to Dhs815.6 million a year earlier.

Dubai’s MAF Signs JV With Gourmet Gulf, Enters F&B Market

Gourmet Gulf holds franchise rights for brands like California Pizza Kitchen, Morelli’s Gelato and YO! Sushi.

Noor Islamic Bank Reports Dhs100m H1 Net Profit

The Dubai-based bank also announced an increase in customer deposits of 22 per cent while its customer base rose by 14 per cent.

Emirates Investment Bank Sees Q2 Profit Rise 48%

The Dubai-based private investment bank reported net profit for the first half of the year was up 28 per cent on 2012.

Dubai’s RTA Completes 100km Of Master Bicycling Track Project

Dubai plans to construct 850kms of cycling tracks across Dubai in the next few years.

Dubai’s Rotating Tower Plan Given New Life

Dynamic Tower will be a rotating skyscraper measuring 80 stories high and rotating a full 360 degrees every 90 minutes.

Dubai’s Ruler Signs Dhs2.1bn Emirati Housing Grant

Sheikh Mohammed approved the scheme which will help 5,000 families before the end of the year.

Caution Required Amid Dubai Property Resurgence

Close monitoring is essential to prevent a second Dubai property bubble, writes Mohammed Faheem, senior research analyst at CBRE Middle East.

Business Confidence Riding High In Dubai

The majority of businessmen in Dubai expect a profitable third quarter this year, find two official surveys.

DAFZA Sees 44% Growth In H1 2013

Dubai Airport Freezone Authority saw 94 new international companies register in the first half of the year.

Dubai’s Shuaa Capital Swings To Small Profit In Q2

The bank made a net profit of Dhs1.3 million in the quarter, compared with a loss of Dhs15.9 million for the same period last year.

Google Offers Virtual Tour Of Emirates A380

Google has given access to all three classes and even the pilot’s cockpit of the world’s biggest jet through its Street View cameras.

Emirates Launches Luxury Private Jet Service

Emirates Executive launches at a time when business aviation is seeing a rise in regional demand.

Dubai Hotel Occupancy Falls As Peak Season Winds Down

As the peak season for hospitality winds down, average occupancy across UAE and Saudi hotels witness a slight decline.

Dubai Contractor Drake Q2 Profit Rises 63.1%

Drake reported a net profit of Dhs52.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, compared with a profit of Dhs32 million in the corresponding quarter in 2012.

Dubai Establishes Design and Fashion Council

The council will create a strategy to develop Dubai’s fashion industry and support existing events in the sector.

Dubai Developer Deyaar Q2 Net Profit Rises 47%

Deyaar, one of the worst hit during Dubai’s property market crash, posted a second quarter net profit of Dhs27.3 million.

Dubai Property Brokers Net Dhs785m In Commission In H1 2013

The value of commissions, earned by property intermediaries, companies and individuals helps in assessing the value of growth in the real estate sector.

Iranians May Have Abducted Briton In Dubai -UK Government Source

Abbas Yazdi, a British-Iranian citizen, was reported missing on June 25.

DFG Sells 30.5% Stake In Malaysia’s Bank Islam

The sale transaction worth $550 million concluded on July 31.

Iftars, Suhours Boost Dubai Hotel Revs During Ramadan

With hotels battling the double dampener of Ramadan and summer, firms are boosting their coffers through iftar and suhour offerings.

Dubai Receives 5.58 Million Tourists In H1 2013

Visitor numbers from Saudi Arabia rose by 31.6 per cent during the first half of the year, said DTCM.

Dubai’s New Design District Attracting International Designers

The emirate’s recently launched project is receiving strong interest from designers, design academies and boutique hotels, says developer.

DP World Says H1 Consolidated Volumes Down 5.7%

The port operator’s volumes dropped in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

IMF Warns Dubai On Debt, Surging Property Prices

Dubai property prices have soared around 35 per cent from a year ago in June, according to estimates, triggering fears of another bubble.

Indians Invest Dhs8bn In Dubai’s Property Market In H1 2013

Foreign investments in Dubai’s real estate market increased 73 per cent from H1 2012 to reach Dhs32 billion.

Dubai Issues Decree To Repay Investors In Cancelled Property Projects

The emirate is setting up a special legal committee to settle disputes related to projects officially cancelled by RERA.

Jet Rotana To Operate Thrice Weekly Flights from Abu Dhabi To Dubai

Tickets for a roundtrip between the emirates are priced at Dhs150.

Emaar Reports Flat Net Profit For First Half Of 2013

The Dubai developer made a net profit of Dhs1.23 billion, up marginally from Dhs1.22 billion in H1 2012.

Dubai June Airport Passenger Traffic Up 17.5%

Passenger traffic was aided by Emirates airline’s tie-up with Australia’s Qantas.