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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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Abu Dhabi: New parking fees, toll gates get renamed

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Paid parking has officially been rolled out in new sectors of Musaffah, as Q Mobility activates Phase 2 of its smart parking expansion plan.

Under the oversight of the Integrated Transport Centre, part of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, the move aims to ease congestion, improve traffic flow, and streamline urban mobility.

New paid parking zones in Musaffah

Sectors now covered include:

  • M7, M8, M9, M14, M15
  • Over 10,000 parking spaces activated
  • Dedicated bays for People of Determination

Parking fees & easy payment options

  • Standard parking: Dh2 per hour
  • Pay via:
    • Darb
    • TAMM
    • SMS & parking machines

Musaffah, a key industrial and commercial hub, faces heavy daily traffic. The new system is designed to:

  • Reduce parking chaos
  • Improve vehicle movement
  • Support safer roads
  • Enhance business accessibility

Authorities urge drivers to follow parking rules and use official payment channels to avoid fines.

Abu Dhabi renames toll gates

Meanwhile, drivers in Abu Dhabi will now notice clearer, location-based names for toll gates, as authorities rename all four Darb toll system gates to improve navigation across the capital.

The update is part of efforts to simplify road travel and help motorists better identify routes without confusion.

Renamed gates:

  • Al Maqta Toll Gate – on Al Maqta Bridge
  • Rabdan Toll Gate – on Musaffah Bridge
  • Sas Al Nakhl Toll Gate – on Sheikh Zayed Bridge
  • Al Saadiyat Toll Gate – on Sheikh Khalifa Bridge

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Find cheapest groceries in UAE with new price comparison tool

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In a move set to make everyday shopping easier, the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has introduced a new digital tool that lets residents compare prices of essential goods across major retailers.

Called the Essential Goods Prices Platform, the initiative is designed to boost transparency and help shoppers find the best deals on daily essentials.

What you can check

The platform covers more than 30 essential items in its first phase, including:

  • Cooking oils, rice, sugar, and bread
  • Eggs, dairy products, meat, poultry, and fish
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables

It gives users a clear snapshot of price ranges across supermarkets, making it easier to spot where your money goes further.

How it works

  • Prices are updated daily from major retailers
  • Users can compare minimum and maximum prices
  • Track differences between stores and locations
  • Build a custom shopping basket to find the cheapest option

It’s essentially like having a real-time price comparison tool before you even step into a store.

With the cost of living always a concern, this platform puts more control directly in the hands of consumers.

It helps:

  • Save money on weekly groceries
  • Promote fair competition among retailers
  • Prevent unjustified price increases

By making pricing more transparent, the UAE is aiming to protect consumer spending while keeping the retail market balanced.

This launch builds on ongoing efforts by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism to monitor essential goods and ensure price stability.

Now, instead of that data staying behind the scenes, it’s being shared openly, giving residents the power to make smarter, more informed shopping decisions.


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Massive road upgrade in Dubai: Hessa Street expansion now open

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In a major boost to Dubai’s road network, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially opened a key stretch of the Hessa Street Development Project, transforming one of the city’s busiest corridors.

The newly completed 4.5 km section connects Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Khail Road, with the road now expanded to four lanes in each direction, significantly easing congestion.

Faster commutes, smoother traffic

The upgrade is expected to dramatically improve daily travel:

  • Journey time reduced from 15 minutes to just 4 minutes
  • Road capacity doubled from 8,000 to 16,000 vehicles per hour

Major junctions upgraded include:

  • Al Asayel Street
  • First Al Khail Street
  • Key interchanges at Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road

What’s new on Hessa Street

The project introduces several infrastructure enhancements:

  • New slip road above the Dubai Metro Red Line
  • Widened bridges at major intersections
  • Direct links towards Sharjah and Deira via Al Khail Road

These upgrades are designed to streamline traffic flow and reduce bottlenecks across the corridor.

Supporting Dubai’s growing communities

According to Mattar Al Tayer, the project supports rapid urban expansion across key residential areas like Al Sufouh 2, Al Barsha, and Jumeirah Village Circle.

The population served is expected to exceed 640,000 by 2030, highlighting the importance of this upgrade.

What’s next

Phase Two is already underway, extending the project from Al Khail Road to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road.

Once complete, it will:

  • Cut travel time from 24 minutes to 5 minutes
  • Serve around 650,000 residents across 10 communities
  • Further expand road capacity

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