Urban development

Artist’s impression of the Al Ras waterfront walkway. Photo: RTA It aims to enhance pedestrian access, connect heritage sites and integrate with public transport for smoother first- and last-mile journeys Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has awarded the contract for the 1st phase of the Dubai Walk Master Plan in Al Ras, which will see the development of a 12km pedestrian walkway...

Before GPS and Makani codes, residents relied on landmarks. Many of those names are still in use, long after the structures are gone The Trade Centre Roundabout is being reconfigured. As part of a broader redevelopment, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is converting the existing roundabout into a surface intersection, a move aimed at easing congestion at one of Dubai's busiest junctions. Some...

DHRE chief executive Khalid Al Malik shares details of d3 major expansion that promises to bring luxury homes, creative hubs, wellness spaces and waterfront living to one of the city’s prime spots along the Creek Dubai Holding Real Estate, or DHRE, has lifted the curtain on the next chapter of development at Dubai Design District (d3), laying out a major expansion that promises to bring luxury homes,...

From Vision to Vitality, A.R.M. Holding is shaping the future of urban life in Dubai In the heart of Dubai, a historic site is being reimagined as the city’s next great frontier. At the Jebel Ali Racecourse, long a symbol of the emirate’s equestrian heritage, A.R.M. Holding is unveiling a new kind of city: one designed not only to be seen, but to be lived in, walked through, and...

The Re-Leaf project aims to enhance emirate's air quality by using AI to map the cooling power of trees, helping design greener and more liveable urban spaces Imagine a futuristic Dubai with tall trees that not only act as a green skyscraper but also play a role in cooling the city. This will soon be a reality, thanks to a new project called Re-Leaf- a first-of-its-kind AI-powered project that maps the...

From the soaring Burj Khalifa in Dubai to the sleek Adnoc Headquarters in Abu Dhabi, the UAE is home to more than 30 completed supertall structures The UAE has vaulted past the United States to claim the second spot in the world for the number of supertall skyscrapers — those rising above 300 metres — according to the latest global rankings released by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban...