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Dubai's Burj Dubai and Business Bay development has witnessed one of the biggest increases in value

Cost of living report - Accommodation

Dubai-based international recruitment and HR consultancy Kershaw Leonard, in conjunction with... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, July 14 - 2008 at 13:59
Dubai's hospitality industry remains buoyant despite high oil prices

High oil prices have yet to trickle down to the travel industry

Oil prices have spiked in recent months, reaching all-time highs, but so far the region's travel... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, June 23 - 2008 at 12:06
Up to 500,000 new staff will be needed over the next five years to meet demand

Staffing could be roadblock to UAE hotel industry

The UAE has established ambitious goals regarding the number of tourists it hopes to attract over... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, June 16 - 2008 at 12:48
Billions of dollars will be spent on regional airports in the coming years

Mega airports to take centre stage

The UAE is in the midst of an aviation boom that is unlike anything the world has ever seen. The... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, June 03 - 2008 at 09:42
The 3% limit is at the low end of the mooted figures

Dubai Customs backs 3% VAT limit

In a report to the UAE's federal authorities Dubai Customs has recommended a 3% limit for the... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, June 02 - 2008 at 10:08
Work underway on the car park at Rashidiya, one of three park-and-ride stops on the Metro route

Dubai Metro: Update in pictures

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority invited the region's press to see how work on the... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 29 - 2008 at 14:49
Some experts question the viability of multiple developments

UAE prepares for theme park boom

The UAE may soon be the world's premiere home for theme parks as an increasing number of... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, May 26 - 2008 at 10:24
The US Treasury report acknowledges the GCC's rampant inflation

Currency revaluation back on the agenda

After the latest US Treasury report to Congress on International Exchange Rate Policies, Merrill... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 25 - 2008 at 12:20
UAE investors may choose to save funds in gold and silver shares

Investors switch to precious metals

'Sell in May and go away!' is an old stock market adage which Gulf investors have taken to heart.... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 21 - 2008 at 09:26
The Lighthouse, due to be built in Dubai's financial district has a LEED rating

UAE pushes sustainable green buildings

Construction companies are coming under increasing pressure to think more about the environment... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 15 - 2008 at 15:07
The three UAE exchanges have now overtaken the Kuwait Stock Exchange

UAE replaces Kuwait as the second largest regional stock market

It is cheating a little as the UAE has three stock markets, but if you combine them then Kuwait... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, May 12 - 2008 at 17:07
Legoland is the latest theme park to open in Dubailand

Legoland is Dubailand's latest building block

Legoland is the latest addition to the ever-growing roster of theme parks at Dubailand, the mega-... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 07 - 2008 at 09:25
The easyHotel project was the only new Dubai launch to be announced at AHIC 2008

Global slump hits UAE launches

The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) in Dubai has been the launch pad for dozens of new... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, May 06 - 2008 at 12:18
Dubai is on track to meet tourism targets once all developments are complete

Dubai on track to hit tourism target

By 2015 Dubai plans to welcome 15 million tourists annually, up from seven million last year,... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 23 - 2008 at 09:16
Bankers are heading to Dubai

Unemployed bankers head to Dubai

The upcoming Dubai International Financial Centre is about to get an influx of bankers relocating... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, April 15 - 2008 at 09:24