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fromIndependent
1 month ago
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'We now have money at the end of the month' - meet the Irish people who moved to Dubai to build a nest egg

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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Facts vs. influencers: Is the 'Dubai dream' really over?

The Iran war threatens the perception of Dubai as a safe, luxury haven for foreigners.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
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'We now have money at the end of the month' - meet the Irish people who moved to Dubai to build a nest egg

#jumeirah-burj-al-arab
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

Speed, Data, and the Great Consolidation: What's Powering MENA's Quick Commerce?

Quick commerce in MENA has rapidly evolved into a necessity, driven by high smartphone usage and cashless payment adoption.
#art-dubai
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I spent 24 hours flying Emirates' business class. The luxurious experience started long before I boarded the plane.

The experience would start before I even entered the airport. Shortly after booking the flight, I was prompted to book a private car service to pick us up from our house and take us to the airport.
London food
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

Individuals fleeing the Gulf could be facing a hefty tax bill from HMRC - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Many UK nationals working in the UAE, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia are looking to return home. However, being in the UK increases the likelihood of being classified as a UK tax resident under the Statutory Residence Test (SRT).
UK news
Boston real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

9 Best Places in the Caribbean to Buy a Home, Including Islands Where You Can Become a Citizen

Choosing the right Caribbean island for home buying involves factors like accessibility, weather, government stability, and real estate market conditions.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Leaving the UAE? These are the money mistakes you need to avoid

While wealthy and glamorous influencers try to convince their followers that their upwardly mobile lives in Dubai are just peachy, in reality, many young Irish teachers and nurses are wondering whether it's time to pack up and return home.
Retirement
#wealth-migration
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Expat influencers sold Dubai to the world and were paid to look the other way. Now the dream is crumbling | Brigid Delaney

The lack of sympathy for Australian and British expats and influencers in Dubai has been curious, especially after their adopted home was bombed in the initial days of the war.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

How important are the Gulf economies to the world?

The ongoing conflict between the US and Israel against Iran is creating significant challenges for Gulf Arab nations, which are already feeling the economic strain from rising tensions and instability in the region.
World politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

I moved to Dubai for a job 2 years ago. It's still where I see my future.

Growing up in a small village in Lebanon taught me resilience and adaptability. Those qualities have influenced my character and my approach to design and decision-making.
Renovation
Europe news
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Dubai destination swaps: How Irish holidaymakers are rethinking travel as war continues and flight prices rise

Irish holidaymakers are adjusting travel plans to avoid high prices and conflicts in the Middle East.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I was beaten and tortured': how a British father and son made a fortune in Dubai then became wanted men

Albert Douglas attempted to escape to Oman to avoid legal troubles in Dubai, facing imminent arrest and severe penalties.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Migrant workers keep Dubai running but can't afford to flee Iranian strikes

Migrant workers in Dubai face increased risks amid regional conflict, highlighting their crucial role in the city's economy and the precariousness of their lives.
Madrid food
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

The Best Places For Expats, As Per Three New Studies

Quality of life, safety, and affordability are key factors for expats seeking ideal living conditions in smaller towns.
Real estate
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Dubai vs London: Why global investors are looking beyond traditional property markets - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Dubai increasingly competes with London as a property investment destination, offering higher rental yields, investor-friendly conditions, and strong capital growth potential that appeal to globally mobile buyers.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Ferrari halts exports to Middle East - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

We are closely monitoring the developments in the Middle East and the potential implications for our business. At this stage, we have temporarily suspended deliveries in the area, while managing few deliveries via airplane.
Cars
World politics
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

The UAE just signed AI deals with both Washington and Beijing in the same week. Nobody in either capital objected - Silicon Canals

The UAE's AI cooperation with both the US and China signifies a strategic shift in global technology geopolitics.
NYC real estate
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The Persian Gulf, a booming business for the Trump family

Donald Trump built a multi-billion dollar real estate empire by thinking big and aggressively pursuing deals, expanding from his father's Brooklyn and Queens apartment business to luxury properties, casinos, golf courses, and international ventures including Middle Eastern investments and cryptocurrency interests.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Relocation to Dubai from the United Kingdom - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

In the UK, income tax can reach 45%, corporation tax has climbed toward 25%, and dividend taxation further reduces net income. In Dubai, by contrast, personal income tax does not exist, and qualifying free-zone income may benefit from 0% corporate tax structures.
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Renovation
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Design Inspirations From Palm Jumeirah's Villa Homes

Palm Jumeirah villa design principles—sea-facing sightlines, seamless indoor-outdoor transitions, and textured neutral palettes—create luxury homes that prioritize views, comfort, and architectural privacy.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Dubai's Army of Influencers Gets Back in Line

Your boy is currently in the middle of World War III right now," the day trader Mike Babayan, who posts under the handle "Nitrotrades," said into his camera on February 28, a clip that garnered 1.1 million views on Instagram Reels. It was a departure from his usual fare of filming fancy sports cars and stock-trading strategies. Now "I am seeing a lot of people who are just, like, packing up and leaving altogether.
Social media marketing
Berlin
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

All architectural styles and none at the same time': how Dubai became a catalog of whims on a colossal scale

Dubai represents a realized dystopia from 1970s science fiction, featuring artificial islands, extreme climate control, and authoritarian governance that attracts millions despite its fundamental structural contradictions.
World news
fromConde Nast Traveler
9 months ago

Is It Safe to Travel to Dubai? Americans Advised to 'Reconsider Travel' to UAE

The US State Department elevated its UAE travel advisory to level 3, warning Americans to reconsider travel due to Iranian drone and missile attack threats targeting US-associated locations.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Dubai's status as a global hub is at risk, as the Iran conflict is already disrupting travel beyond the Middle East

Iran conflict disrupts Dubai's travel hub status through flight cancellations, rerouted air routes, surging oil prices, and potential permanent shifts in airline operations.
London food
fromIndependent
1 month ago

An Irish Goodbye... from Cairo: 'You'd be surprised how often you visit the pyramids when you actually live here'

A creative director from Northern Ireland relocated to Cairo in 2024 after experiencing an immediate emotional connection to the city's unique energy during a visit.
Miami
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm moving from Miami to Dubai. The Middle East conflict won't stop me.

A 31-year-old American hairdresser relocates from Miami to Dubai in April, attracted by no income tax, safety, and cultural appeal despite geopolitical concerns.
World news
fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks ago

Iran's Attacks are Destroying Dubai's Sense of Safety and Possibility

Dubai attracted Iranian migrants seeking stability and safety away from war, but recent Iranian attacks on the UAE are diminishing this sense of security and distance.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Tourists in Dubai Treated as a 'National Security Risk' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

This case represents a troubling development where a tourist, already traumatised by the incident, is being treated as a national security risk over what would ordinarily be considered minor conduct. No harm was intended. Under these laws, he can be kept indefinitely.
Berlin
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fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

This Emirati billionaire put a voice to Gulf anger over Trump's war in Iran

Gulf nations face pressure between avoiding conflict with Iran while maintaining security partnerships with the US and Israel, creating internal frustration with American military decisions in the region.
#dubai-security
World news
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

If You Hate Dubai

An Iranian drone strike on Dubai's financial center has damaged the city's reputation as a safe commercial hub, prompting schadenfreude from critics who view Dubai's vulnerability as comeuppance for its image-focused development.
London politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A British citizen in Dubai says he still feels safe despite the Iran strikes

A British resident of Dubai reports feeling safe despite Iranian missile strikes, attributing security to government protection measures and long-term community trust.
Miami food
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I've lived in the UAE for 17 years. I ran to the basement as missiles flew overhead - and I still feel safe.

A journalist in Dubai experiences missile attacks and emergency alerts reshaping daily life, yet maintains feelings of safety and gratitude for living in the UAE despite regional tensions.
Travel
fromFortune
1 month ago

The hottest ticket in Dubai is a $200,000 spot on a private jet out of town | Fortune

Wealthy airline passengers stranded by Iran conflict are paying up to $232,000 for luxury charter flights to Europe via safe airports, as demand for private jets skyrockets.
Business
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Dubai business setup in 2026: A strategic guide for foreign investors and entrepreneurs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Dubai's 2026 strategy focuses on economic integration, regulatory sophistication, and a 9% corporate tax regime, making jurisdiction choice and substance critical for investors.
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dubai sells itself': real-estate boom as entrepreneurs and fortune hunters arrive

Dubai's tax advantages, modern infrastructure and luxury property market are drawing wealthy professionals and billionaires, driving booming real estate commissions and business relocations.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Influencers sold the world a fantasy Dubai and now it's gone in a puff of missile smoke | Gaby Hinsliff

Wealthy expatriates in Dubai face geopolitical risks they ignored while pursuing wealth and lifestyle, discovering that money cannot insulate them from regional instability and conflict.
Marketing
fromokmagazine.com
2 months ago

The Dubai Fashion Brand That Kept Showing Up and the Creator Strategy Behind It

Yamammi built a dense creator-driven UGC campaign to make Dubai-born Azari omnipresent by prioritizing aesthetic fit, relevance, and scalable native content over celebrity endorsements.
Berlin
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Dubai's luxury hotels are cutting prices and pushing staycations as Middle East travel chaos dents tourism

Dubai hotels are slashing prices by up to 50% and promoting staycations to residents as Iran conflict reduces international tourism.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Uber previews its Dubai air taxi service

The experience of booking an air taxi will be much like reserving a four-wheeled Uber. In the app, after entering your destination, Uber Air will appear as an option for eligible routes. The Uber app will book a flight and an Uber Black to pick you up and drop you off at a Joby "vertiport."
Alternative transportation
Education
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

UK Tech Firm Takes Ambitious Steps to Capitalise on Opportunities in the Middle East

SoC is opening a £3 million Dubai campus to train 2,000 people in AI, computer science, and digital skills, expanding its global footprint.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The shine has been taken off': Dubai faces existential threat as foreigners flee conflict

Dubai's reputation as a safe luxury destination has been severely damaged by Iranian missile strikes, causing mass exodus of residents and tourists amid ongoing regional conflict.
#dubai-chocolate
Digital life
fromWorld Wild Schooling
1 month ago

From Island Paradises to Cultural Capitals, These Nations Are Rolling Out Digital Nomad Visas To Attract Remote Workers

Digital nomad visas enable remote workers to legally live and work in foreign countries, with Greece and Germany among 12 countries offering such programs with varying requirements and benefits.
#flight-suspensions
Fashion & style
fromThe Business of Fashion
2 months ago

Knowledge Report | Building Brand Resonance With Gulf Consumers

GCC fashion and beauty markets are rapidly growing due to strategic government investment, rising consumer sophistication, digital engagement, and strong luxury market expansion.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

We paid 1.5k for a disco bus to escape Dubai for Heathrow flight out of Middle East

A British couple paid £1,500 to escape the Middle East conflict via a disco bus to Oman, successfully boarding a flight home to London as regional tensions escalated.
London
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

The Story Behind The World Islands, Dubai

The World Islands, Dubai's abandoned man-made archipelago shaped like a global map, is experiencing a significant revival with luxury hospitality brands and ultra-high-net-worth buyers returning to develop boutique resorts, private villas, and curated island experiences.
fromFortune
2 months ago

In 2026, it's time for CEOs to rethink HQs and look to Dubai's playbook for growth | Fortune

The old playbooks for business growth are proving less effective in today's rapidly shifting economic landscape. What actually works now, instead? As CEO of TECOM Group, the developer of Dubai's 10 most vibrant business districts across six priority economic sectors, I've witnessed firsthand how diversification and agile strategies, particularly through purpose-built ecosystems, have become essential for sustainable growth. Today's economic landscape is shifting at a pace that requires businesses to respond with agility, adjusting once-reliable growth and expansion strategies to diversify and stimulate growth.
Business
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Dubai, oasis for business and partying, confronts war

Iranian drone and missile attacks on Persian Gulf nations, particularly Dubai, threaten the region's carefully cultivated image as stable, wealthy business and tourism centers.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

What travellers stranded in the UAE right now need to know

UAE airspace is closed with all flights grounded; stranded passengers should seek shelter, avoid airports, obtain official updates, and contact airlines directly for flight information.
London politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm stuck in Dubai after our flight was canceled. I'm paying more than $650 a night for a hotel.

A British luxury interior designer stranded in Dubai during missile attacks faced flight cancellations and mounting hotel costs of $670 nightly while sheltering in place.
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

To Understand the Gulf's Growing Art Market, Leave Old Assumptions Behind | Artnet News

The Gulf has become an art market hot spot, but insiders say the biggest challenge facing its newest arrivals isn't how to tap the region's wealth, it's how to unlearn assumptions that they may bring with them, particularly concerning the area's money, power, and cultural depth. With Art Basel Qatar debuting next week, the region is no longer a peripheral scene but a new axis of influence for the trade.
Arts
Real estate
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Mercedes-Benz Announces Residential Development in Dubai

Mercedes-Benz and Binghatti are creating a 12-tower luxury residential complex in Dubai combining automotive design DNA with varied residences and extensive sporting and indoor facilities.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Where do the 35 million foreigners living in the GCC come from?

Generations of foreign workers in the GCC countries have significantly contributed to the workforce, including labourers, construction workers, household staff, security personnel, and cleaners, all vital to building the modern infrastructures that Gulf nations are known for. Millions consider the Gulf their home, despite holding nationalities from other countries.
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fromFortune
1 month ago

Dubai's signature Token2049 crypto event set to go forward even as other conferences hit pause amid growing conflict | Fortune

Token2049 Dubai crypto conference proceeds as scheduled for late April despite Middle East conflict, with sold-out registrations and fully secured exhibition space.
World news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I'd rather be sitting here with my glass of wine than back in Ireland in that rain': the Irish ex-pats who feel safe in Dubai

Established Irish business expats in Dubai remain committed to staying despite regional missile threats and mass evacuations.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

UK to charter flight for British nationals out of Dubai

The UK government is chartering a flight from Dubai for British nationals to leave the region amid escalating Middle East conflict involving Iran, with two previous flights from Oman already completed.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

UK opens charter flights booking portal for Britons in Dubai

The UK Foreign Office opened a charter flight booking portal for British nationals stranded in Dubai due to US-Israel-Iran conflict airspace closures, prioritizing vulnerable individuals for evacuation.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

They moved to Dubai in pursuit of the expat dream. They're not giving it up so easily.

Despite recent Middle East tensions from US-Israel strikes on Iran, expats in Dubai remain committed to staying, citing career opportunities, safety measures, and improved quality of life.
World news
fromCity AM
1 month ago

War in Iran sparks professional services remote work boom in Gulf

Professional service firms in the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia activated emergency business continuity plans, shifting staff to remote work following Iranian missile and drone attacks on Gulf cities.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why some British expats in Dubai insist it's business as usual despite Iran war

UAE leadership conducted a public appearance at a Dubai mall amid regional tensions following Iranian airstrikes that killed at least three people and injured up to 68, while expat communities faced restrictions on sharing information about the incidents.
World news
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

UAE to Schedule Hundreds of Special Flights for Travelers Stranded in Dubai

The UAE is organizing up to 300 repatriation flights to return stranded travelers home following regional airspace closures from missile and drone exchanges.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Wealthy people are chartering planes and hiring drivers to evacuate the Middle East

Wealthy travelers and expats are evacuating the Gulf region using expensive private charter flights due to airport damage, airspace restrictions, and escalating tensions.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It was surreal': holidaymakers on first flight out of Abu Dhabi describe petrifying experience

Passengers evacuated from Abu Dhabi on the first flights since Saturday reported witnessing missile strikes and explosions during the Iran-Gulf conflict, with the UK planning evacuations for approximately 300,000 British citizens in the region.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why has the UAE closed its stock exchanges?

UAE closed its main stock exchanges in Dubai and Abu Dhabi following US-Israeli attacks on Iran that killed Iran's Supreme Leader, after the country experienced hundreds of Iranian missile and drone attacks.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Middle Eastern Destination Is the Most Exciting Art City Right Now-With World-Class Museums and a New Art Fair

Five bronze towers soar 400 feet above Saadiyat Island, the ever-expanding cultural district just off the coast of Abu Dhabi. The structures-which recall the wings of a falcon, a highly prized symbol in the United Arab Emirates-are the architectural signature of the Zayed National Museum, which opened in December. Two weeks before, another vastinstitution, the Natural History Museum, debuted. They will be followed later this year by the most ambitious of all-the late Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.
World news
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

The UAE Has Built Up A $453 Million Bitcoin Reserve

Arkham Intelligence says bitcoin mining operations linked to the UAE's Royal Group are sitting on roughly $344 million in unrealized profit, excluding energy costs. Arkham attributed about 6,782 BTC to wallets connected with UAE royal-linked mining activity, valuing the holdings at approximately $453.6 million at the time of analysis. The firm said the implied profit reflects the difference between current bitcoin prices and estimated production costs, though it noted the figure does not account for electricity and operational expenses.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

Qatar Just Launched a 10-Year Golden Visa for Entrepreneurs and Executives

Qatar launched a 10-year renewable residency program with two five-year pathways for entrepreneurs and executives, each with defined financial, nomination, and benefit requirements.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The Trump administration is selling a new Gaza' in the style of Dubai

Jared Kushner proposed rebuilding Gaza into a Dubai-style free-market hub contingent on Gaza's demilitarization, despite ongoing Israeli strikes and severe humanitarian hardship.
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