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From Bur Dubai’s twinkling balconies to villa communities lit in gold, Indian families celebrate the festival of lights with heart, heritage and hope Sheetal Sablepatil's lit up villa (L) and Ritu Agarwal lighting up her lamps (R) As the evening settles over Dubai, the lanes of Karama and Bur Dubai burst into life, glowing in festive light and spirit of Diwali, which will be celebrated on Monday,...

Matthew White, CEO of the VARA, on balancing innovation, investor protection, and global leadership in digital finance Dubai’s rise as a virtual asset hub is attracting some of the world’s largest players, White explains.. Photo: CHIEW Dubai has become the world’s first jurisdiction with a dedicated virtual assets regulator, and its ambitions are unmistakable. Since its inception in 2022, the...

Wafi City shines bright this October with a weekend of light, culture, and family celebrations Dubai is gearing up for a weekend of radiant celebration as Wafi City prepares to host its much-loved ‘Festival of Lights 2025’. From October 17 to 19, the mall will transform into a vibrant cultural playground, where families, friends, and visitors of all ages can come together to experience the magic of...

Residential sales rose 22.7 per cent year-on-year, while commercial transaction values surged 31 per cent in the third quarter, according to Engel & Völkers Middle East Towers along Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. The results underline the emirate’s growing reputation as one of the world’s most resilient and mature real estate markets.. Photo: File photo Dubai’s property market continued...

The family-friendly event will take place for four hours each evening and promises to be a vibrant celebration of Indian culture Dubai Safari Park has announced a five-day event featuring dance performances and live music for the first time. Lights of the Wild is set to run from October 18 to 22 between 4pm and 8pm, coinciding with Diwali. The event is family-friendly, with hands-on workshops and...

The move is a crucial step towards achieving Dubai’s goal of having 25 per cent of transportation smart and driverless by 2030 Robotaxis or self-driving taxis will be rolled out along Dubai’s main arterial highway, Sheikh Zayed Road, by next year, a senior official from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) exclusively confirmed to Khaleej Times on Tuesday on the sidelines of the five-day Gitex...

He says that tailoring contracts and writing them in a very precise terms and conditions would help a lot in resolving the disputes Eviction for non-payment, rent renewal issues, and compensation claims are the most common disputes between tenants and landlords in Dubai, according to a senior official. “We receive all kinds of complaints. Most of the common cases are the eviction for...

The final offer price will be determined through a book-building process during the subscription period Dubizzle Group Holdings, a digital classifieds marketplace, on Monday announced its plan to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) and to list on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM).   The company aims to offer approximately 30.34 per cent of its total issued share capital, which includes...

The premier event has reinforced the city’s position as a global crossroads for technology, business, and investment Today, GITEX Global stands as the world’s largest technology and startup event. The 45th edition, to be held from October 13 to 17, 2025, will bring together 6,500 exhibitors, 1,800 startups, and 1,200 investors from more than 180 countries, underscoring Dubai’s unrivalled...

As part of the development plan, RTA expanded shaded waiting areas by 50% and introduced an air-conditioned rest area for operators of traditional wooden abras Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has inaugurated Old Dubai Souq and Al Sabkha marine transport stations, which serve the marine transport network along Dubai Creek. The final phase of the project delivered enhancements modelled...