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Dubai property market is underestimated, says emirate’s travel industry chief

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The ‘liveability’ of Dubai is a gigantic selling guide that requirements toward be utilized to support the recuperation of the property area, as indicated by Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM)

“The deals of properties in Dubai has soar… a UBS study showed that one of the most underestimated markets on the planet right now for property is Dubai,” said Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).

Talking at the twentieth version of the Cityscape Global culmination, Kazim added: “There is economical development and a ton of these experts position Dubai as where they can really see development for individuals and organizations also.”

In September, Dubai’s housing market enrolled the most noteworthy worth of deals for almost eight years, as per figures arranged by Mo’asher, the emirate’s true deals value record.

“This has been a record year for the quantity of property exchanges… .I suspect as much far 2021 has in addition to the fact that overtaking been 2020, which isn’t is actually to be expected, yet additionally 2019 and 2018 also,” he added.

The emirate recorded around 5,762 property deals exchanges worth over AED16.2 billion in September, the most since December 2013, as indicated by Mo’asher.

On the variables that are drawing in unfamiliar land ventures, Kazim said: “The liveability part of Dubai is turning into a lot more grounded… this is an enormous selling point and we’re utilizing it significantly more.”

“I figure post-pandemic, a many individuals will pick one objective to remain in for a more extended timeframe too,” he added.

As far as the travel industry and cordiality recuperation, Kazim shared: “Dubai has bounced back more grounded than previously… .we generally need to be superior to where we left things off from the prior year.”

Dubai’s friendliness area – like those all throughout the planet – was hit hard by Covid-19, yet the area is on the road to success to recuperation, with lodgings hitting 62% inhabitance in the principal half of 2021.

The UAE generally speaking outflanked other worldwide the travel industry objections in the principal half, including China (where lodgings arrived at 54% inhabitance), US (45%), Mexico (38%), the United Kingdom (37%), and Turkey (36%).

Supporting the travel industry area’s hearty recuperation, Kazim said: “individuals’ craving and the yearning to get back on a plane and go to another objective is obvious substantially more than ever…people understand that it’s one part of life that they may have underestimated.”

He likewise alluded to the crucial pretended by the private and public areas and the worth of their solid cooperation in speeding up the area’s recuperation.

Following a severe cross country lockdown last year, the DTCM CEO accepts that Dubai had “a first mover advantage” by being one of the principal objections to securely return, in which he said: “This was again setting our situation as the number four globally visited city on the planet, as we draw nearer to being in the best three.”

“25% of our guests that come to Dubai are rehash guests, so they’re in Dubai more than once inside a year time span… this shows that we have all that sightseers need,” he added.

With that, Kazim referred to the viability of a few UAE drives, for example, the Retirement Visa and the Golden Visa in drawing in outsiders, close by the movement of worldwide brands in attracting organizations and new companies.

“Migrating worldwide HQs, local HQs, and family workplaces to Dubai became one of the key things that we pushed for,” he said.

Locale 2020, Expo 2020 Dubai’s heritage project, has been assuming a critical part in understanding this responsibility, becoming home to the world’s driving modern, tech and coordinations goliaths, including Siemens, Terminus and DP World.

“At the point when you have huge players like that settling on determined choices to move, that communicates something specific out worldwide that Dubai is the perfect spot for them,” he added.

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UAE calls for Shawwal crescent moon sighting today to confirm Eid Al Fitr

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As Ramadan draws to a close, the UAE has officially called on residents to take part in one of Islam’s most significant traditions, the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon.

The UAE Council for Fatwa has urged the public to observe the crescent moon on the evening of Wednesday, March 18, corresponding to the 29th day of Ramadan 1447 AH. The sighting will determine the beginning of Shawwal and signal the arrival of Eid Al Fitr.

In a move that highlights community participation, the Council has invited individuals to submit their moon sighting observations through its official online platform or via its dedicated contact channels. This initiative reflects the UAE’s commitment to combining tradition with modern accessibility.

The crescent sighting is more than just a religious formality; it marks the end of a sacred month of fasting and the beginning of joyous Eid celebrations, reinforcing unity and shared spiritual values across the nation.

Meanwhile, the Shawwal Moon-Sighting Committee will convene in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday evening. The meeting will be chaired by Sheikh Abdullah bin Sheikh Al Mahfouz bin Bayyah, Chairman of the Council, alongside Vice Chairman Dr Omar Habtoor Al Darei.

The committee is scheduled to gather after Maghrib prayers to carefully review reports from observation teams, certified observatories, and public submissions. All findings will be assessed in accordance with approved Sharia guidelines and scientific standards.

Following deliberations, the Council confirmed that the official announcement regarding the start of Shawwal, and consequently Eid Al Fitr, will be made through authorised UAE channels.

As anticipation builds, residents across the UAE look to the skies, continuing a timeless tradition that beautifully blends faith, science, and community spirit.

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Eid in UAE: Prayers to be held only in mosques, authorities confirm

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As the UAE prepares to welcome the joyous occasion of Eid Al Fitr, authorities have announced important safety measures to ensure the well-being of all citizens and residents.

The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has confirmed that Eid prayers this year will not take place in open prayer grounds or outdoor spaces. Instead, worshippers across the country will gather in mosques to perform the special prayers.

This decision comes as part of the UAE’s ongoing commitment to public safety and organised worship, ensuring a smooth and secure experience for everyone during one of the most significant Islamic celebrations.

The move has been coordinated with key local bodies, including the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department and the Department of Islamic Affairs, reinforcing a unified approach across emirates.

Authorities have also urged worshippers to plan, arriving early at mosques and following all guidelines, to help maintain safety and avoid overcrowding.

As families and communities come together to celebrate, the UAE continues to balance tradition with responsibility, ensuring that Eid remains both joyful and safe for all.

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Pakistani Embassy in UAE to close for Eid and Pakistan Day, here’s when services resume

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The Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi has announced a temporary closure in observance of Eid al-Fitr and Pakistan Day.

According to the embassy, operations will be suspended from Thursday, March 19, to Monday, March 23, 2026, allowing staff and the community to observe both important occasions.

Eid dates to be confirmed

Eid Al Fitr is expected to fall on March 19 or March 20 in the UAE, depending on the official sighting of the crescent moon, which determines the start of the new month in the Islamic lunar calendar.

Plan ahead

Residents requiring consular services are advised to complete their transactions in advance to avoid inconvenience during the closure period.

The announcement ensures clarity for the Pakistani community in the UAE, helping residents plan ahead during the upcoming holiday period.


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