Travel to Dubai

14/08/2026

Facebook Le Creuset's Bleu Riviera collection has launched exclusively at Jashanmal stores across the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. Read how the color fits Dubai's current interior trend on Dubai Chronicle. https://www.dubaichronicle.com/2026/08/13/le-creuset-bleu-riviera-jashanmal-dubai/.

11/08/2026

Dubai’s population is now nearing 4.74 million.

Behind this number is a much bigger story: more residents, more housing demand, more infrastructure, more businesses and growing demand for schools, healthcare, retail and services.

Dubai is not just building more. It is becoming a much larger city.

What will a 5 million population Dubai look like?

Read more on Dubai Chronicle: https://www.dubaichronicle.com/2026/08/03/dubai-population-now-nears-4-74-million/

09/08/2026

Who should win in Dubai real estate?

The agent who spent months building the relationship, earning the owner’s trust, researching the market, securing the listing and investing in its marketing?

Or the agent whose technology found a shortcut to the landlord?

It also matters to landlords. When you appoint an agent to sell or lease your property, advertising it should attract genuine buyers and tenants, not endless unsolicited calls from random brokers.

For sellers, choosing the right real estate agent matters more than ever. Choose carefully who you trust to represent your property.

Fair competition should reward knowledge, relationships, hard work and results. Here is why: https://www.dubaichronicle.com/2026/08/09/dubai-real-estate-agents-property-listing-protection/
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29/07/2026

Most UAE travelers already trust AI to handle their trip planning, more than they trust it with banking or healthcare decisions. We looked at what companies are building around that trust, from Emirates' new payment option to a travel app you navigate by spinning a globe. Read the full story on Dubai Chronicle https://www.dubaichronicle.com/2026/07/28/ai-for-travel-uae-trust-emirates-tiktok/

24/07/2026

There is a version of Hong Kong most people carry in their heads from an old trip or an old headline. It is out of date.

The city just ranked second in the world for economic competitiveness, and the flight from Dubai on Emirates takes about eight hours.

Dubai Chronicle breaks down what is driving the shift and the best months to visit: https://www.dubaichronicle.com/2026/07/24/hong-kong-dubai-travel-guide/

11/07/2026

We just published an interesting perspective on where to live and where to invest, and this year the two questions don't line up as neatly as you'd expect.

We pulled together the IMF's growth data, the EIU's liveability index, and Global Citizen Solutions' relocation research to see where the UAE actually stands on both fronts. Full comparison is on Dubai Chronicle now https://www.dubaichronicle.com/2026/07/11/best-places-to-prosper-2026-uae-growth-liveability/

10/07/2026

Palm Jumeirah Mall just launched free indoor yoga and wellness classes for summer. Saturday's session is the calm start to your weekend you didn't know you needed.

Summer Restaurant Week opens Monday. Over 50 restaurants, set menus, booked online. Reserve early.

Full guide linked: https://www.dubaichronicle.com/2026/07/10/palm-jumeirah-mall-summer-activities-dubai/

09/07/2026

Etihad Rail has officially launched passenger services, and Dubai's station is set to open on 30 September.

The biggest real estate story is not the train itself. It is where the station is being built.

The Dubai terminal sits inside Jumeirah Golf Estates, on land controlled by Wasl's The Next Chapter, a masterplan with more than 12,000 new homes, branded residences, luxury villas, retail, hospitality, and direct access to the rail network.

For buyers, there are three different investment stories.

Property built around the station.

Property within its catchment.

Property located nearby.

These are not the same investment, and they should not be valued the same way.

Infrastructure creates the strongest impact where it is physically integrated into a masterplan. Everywhere else, the effect is more gradual.

Read our latest analysis on Dubai Chronicle https://www.dubaichronicle.com/2026/06/30/etihad-rail-dubai-station-jumeirah-golf-estates/

08/07/2026

The UAE economy continues to show strength, as reflected in recent reports published by leading banks, financial institutions, and market participants.
Three major indicators moved higher in June:

• Business activity is expected to accelerate in Q3 2026.
• UAE banks increased lending while improving asset quality.
• Dubai recorded a record 40,022 rental contracts in a single month.

At the same time, Dubai completed 13,933 property sales worth AED33.2 billion, while Dubai South remained the city's strongest performing area for the fourth consecutive month.

Credit is expanding. Businesses are investing. More people are choosing Dubai to live and invest.

Read our latest analysis: https://www.dubaichronicle.com/2026/07/07/dubai-economy-rental-market-june/

UAE business activity, bank lending, and Dubai rentals all point the same way in June 2026. See where the market is heading.

07/07/2026

A AED 40 dress arrives at your door in two days. But what disappears when shopping becomes only a click? You lose the advice of someone who knows your style. You lose the chance to feel the fabric, compare quality, and discover something unexpected. You lose the experience.

France has started pushing back against ultra fast fashion. Dubai offers a different path where shopping is still a destination.

Would you rather spend an afternoon exploring Dubai or five minutes scrolling online? We think differently: https://www.dubaichronicle.com/2026/07/03/dubai-destination-shopping-vs-fast-fashion-online/
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