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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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What El Nino means for the UAE: Hotter summer, more humidity and rainfall in coming months

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The UAE could experience hotter-than-normal and wetter-than-normal weather in the coming months as El Niño conditions strengthen across the tropical Pacific Ocean, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

In its latest seasonal outlook, the NCM said there is a 98 per cent probability of El Nino conditions continuing between July and November 2026, with temperatures and rainfall across the UAE expected to range from near-average to above-average levels.

The forecast is based on conditions in the Nino 3.4 region of the tropical Pacific Ocean, a key climate indicator used by meteorologists worldwide. The latest sea surface temperature anomaly in the region is 0.5°C above normal, officially placing it within El Nino territory.

What is El Nino?

El Nino is a natural climate pattern caused by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific. Although it occurs thousands of kilometres away, it can influence weather systems across the globe, including the UAE and other countries in the region.

Historically, El Nino events have been associated with higher temperatures, increased humidity, heavier rainfall in some regions, and more extreme weather patterns worldwide.

What could it mean for the UAE?

While the UAE is not among the regions most severely impacted by El Nino, forecasters say residents could see:

  • Higher-than-normal temperatures
  • Increased humidity levels
  • Greater chances of rainfall compared to seasonal averages
  • More variable weather patterns during the second half of the year

The NCM stressed that climate conditions are continuously monitored and forecasts will be updated monthly based on the latest international weather models and observations.

For now, residents should prepare for a potentially hotter and more humid summer as the climate phenomenon strengthens.

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Pests, expired food, poor hygiene: Why 69 Abu Dhabi restaurants and food shops were closed

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Abu Dhabi authorities have closed 69 food establishments since last year after inspectors uncovered serious food safety violations, including pest infestations, expired products and poor hygiene standards.

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) said 55 businesses were shut down in 2025, while another 14 have been closed so far in 2026 after repeatedly failing to comply with food safety requirements.

Why were they closed?

Officials said the most common violations included:

  • Selling expired food products
  • Insects and pests in food preparation areas
  • Poor hygiene practices
  • Improper storage of perishable food
  • Failure to meet mandatory food safety requirements

Authorities stressed that closure is only used as a last resort after businesses fail to respond to warnings and corrective notices. The crackdown comes as consumers continue to report food safety concerns across the emirate.

What happens next?

Closed establishments are only allowed to reopen once inspectors confirm all violations have been addressed and food safety standards are fully met.

The authority said regular inspections and surprise visits will continue across restaurants, cafeterias, supermarkets and food outlets to help protect public health.

Officials also encouraged residents to report suspected violations and check food safety ratings displayed under the emirate’s Zadna Assessment programme before dining or shopping.

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How AI is cutting Dubai bus delays by 68% in real time

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced a new generation of AI-powered smart dashboards to manage the city’s bus network in real time, helping improve service reliability, predict disruptions and reduce emissions.

The technology has been deployed at the Bus Operations Control Centre and uses advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence to monitor and optimise bus services across Dubai.

Smarter bus operations

Developed by RTA’s Public Transport Agency in partnership with its Artificial Intelligence Centre, the system enables operators to identify issues before they affect passengers and make faster operational decisions.

The platform includes tools for:

  • Predicting potential trip cancellations
  • Monitoring early bus departures
  • Managing disruptions linked to metro services
  • Optimising bus turnaround and route operations

These applications are now fully integrated into the control centre’s daily operations.

Delays reduced by 68%

According to RTA, the AI-powered system has already delivered measurable improvements.

Early departures have been reduced by more than 68 per cent, while automated monitoring and response tools have helped improve service consistency and passenger experience.

The system can also trigger the rapid deployment of buses during metro service interruptions, reducing disruption for commuters.

Boosting sustainability goals

Beyond operational improvements, the technology is also helping support Dubai’s environmental targets.

By improving bus parking management and reducing unnecessary engine idling, the initiative has contributed to cutting more than 13,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.

RTA said the project represents a major shift towards proactive, data-driven public transport management and highlights Dubai’s growing use of artificial intelligence in everyday city operations.

The initiative forms part of wider efforts to strengthen public transport efficiency, enhance customer experience and reinforce Dubai’s position as a global leader in smart mobility and AI-powered urban services.

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