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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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New Dh750m Sharjah-Dubai traffic solution plan: What motorists need to know

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For years, motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai have faced some of the UAE’s longest daily traffic delays. Now, a major infrastructure programme announced by Sharjah is aiming to change that.

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has unveiled a package of road projects worth Dh750 million that will introduce new routes into Dubai, expand key traffic corridors and create a direct underground link beneath one of Sharjah’s busiest intersections.

The flagship project is a tunnel that will pass underneath Al Taawun Roundabout, creating a dedicated route for vehicles heading towards Dubai through Al Nahda Bridge. The tunnel is expected to remove a significant volume of through-traffic from surface roads, helping ease congestion in an area that regularly experiences heavy peak-hour delays.

New corridor

Alongside the tunnel, Sharjah is building Noor Road, a new corridor that will connect Al Orooba Street directly with Dubai. Though the competition date is yet to be announced, Sheikh Dr Sultan said Noor Road is scheduled to open before the end of 2026 and is expected to provide motorists with an additional alternative to existing entry points between the two emirates.

The projects form part of a broader strategy to improve traffic across Sharjah’s eastern and central districts while strengthening links with Dubai. Road upgrades will focus on improving access between residential communities, commercial centres and major highways, creating a more efficient network for both daily commuters and businesses.

Transport challenges

Traffic between Sharjah and Dubai remains one of the UAE’s biggest transport challenges, with thousands of residents crossing emirate borders every day for work and education. Officials believe the new projects will help distribute traffic more evenly across the network, reduce pressure on existing bottlenecks and improve journey reliability.

Authorities say the investment is not solely about reducing congestion. The developments are also intended to support future urban growth and improve connectivity.

While construction timelines for some elements are still being finalised, Noor Road is expected to be operational by the end of next year, marking one of the first major milestones in the programme.

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Learning to drive in Dubai? RTA approves new training institutes across city

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Getting driving lessons in Dubai could soon become much more convenient for residents living in some of the city’s fast-growing neighbourhoods.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved an expansion of areas where new driver training institutes and branches can be established, making it easier for residents to access driving lessons closer to home.

The initiative is designed to support Dubai’s continued urban growth while improving access to essential licensing and driver education services across the emirate.

New areas

The newly approved locations include:

  • Wadi Al Safa
  • Jebel Ali
  • Mushrif
  • Al Maktoum City
  • Madinat Hind

With these communities continuing to attract new residents, the move is expected to reduce travel times for learner drivers while improving access to training facilities.

Opportunity for investors

The expansion isn’t just good news for residents. It also opens the door for accredited driving institutes looking to grow their footprint and for new investors interested in entering Dubai’s driver training sector.

RTA has invited eligible operators and investors to apply for licences to establish new branches in line with the authority’s regulations and service standards.

Ahmed Mahboob, CEO of RTA’s Licensing Agency, said this decision will bring services closer to residents in emerging communities and support Dubai’s long-term development plans.

He noted that easier access to driver training services will help reduce the need for long commutes while contributing to safer roads and better mobility across the city.

He also highlighted RTA’s commitment to supporting investors through a streamlined application process that aligns with existing laws and policies.

Beyond convenience, the expansion is expected to strengthen driver education standards across Dubai by increasing access to quality training and promoting greater traffic awareness among motorists.

As Dubai continues to grow, the authority says expanding driver training infrastructure will play an important role in preparing safer and more confident drivers for the roads.

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UAE waives overstay fines: Stranded travellers to get 30-day visa grace period

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The UAE has introduced a 30-day grace period for individuals who were previously unable to leave the country due to exceptional regional circumstances, giving them time to regularise their status or depart without incurring penalties.

According to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), the grace period runs from June 10 to July 9, 2026, and applies to people who had benefited from an earlier exemption on overstay fines.

The move comes as travel conditions across the region have largely stabilised, allowing affected individuals to make the necessary arrangements to either remain in the UAE legally or complete their departure procedures.

Authorities said the measure is designed to support compliance with immigration regulations while providing a practical window for people to update their residency, employment or visa status.

The ICP noted that its earlier decision to waive overstay fines was introduced as a humanitarian response to exceptional circumstances that disrupted travel plans for many residents and visitors.

With regional conditions improving, the authority said the reasons behind the temporary exemption no longer apply, making it possible for normal procedures to resume.

Individuals who wish to stay in the UAE can use the grace period to adjust their residency or employment status through the usual channels. Those planning to leave the country can do so without any additional preliminary requirements, provided they complete their departure during the specified period.

The authority also encouraged affected individuals to monitor official communication channels for the latest updates and guidance.

Earlier this year, the UAE exempted visa holders, exit permit holders and residents with cancelled visas from overstay fines after widespread travel disruptions, including flight suspensions and airspace closures, prevented many from leaving the country. The exemption was introduced to ease the financial burden on those impacted by circumstances beyond their control.

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