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Time Out Dubai
12-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Grand Parking at Dubai Mall to close ahead of New Grand Drive opening
One of the world's biggest malls has announced that one of its car parks is set to close. Grand Parking at Dubai Mall will close temporarily in June as part of the mall's ongoing expansion plans. With 694 parking slots, Grand Parking is the smallest of four car parks at the world's busiest mall. The car park, which can be found on the Financial Street side of Dubai Mall, will close ahead of the opening of New Grand Drive in August. Fashion Parking, Cinema Parking and Zabeel Parking will remain open. Dubai Mall has also revealed that several internal roads and access points have been closed or redirected as part of the expansion plans. If your route includes the Lower Financial Exit Ramp or the Upper Financial Exit Ramp then you'll now need to find an alternative way of getting there. Anyone who uses Grand Drive Valet services will also need to keep this in mind when visiting the mall. Traffic for these access routes will be rerouted via Grand Drive and Cinema P3 during the closure. Visitors are encouraged to follow signage in place and to allow extra travel time. Last year, Dubai Mall introduced paid parking for the first time. A ticketless parking system using vehicle plate recognition now deducts fees from Salik accounts of drivers. The mall smashed its own attendance record in the past year with more than 111 million visitors arriving through the mall's doors in 2024. (Credit: Dubai Mall) Dubai Mall is currently home to more than 1,200 retail spaces, including two anchor department stores in Galeries Lafayette and Bloomingdale's, and more than 200 food and beverage outlets. In 2024, Dubai Mall operators Emaar also announced plans for a massive Dhs1.5 billion expansion, which will bring a whole host of new shops and restaurants to the site. It is unclear whether the expansion plans that require the temporary closure of Grand Parking and the closure of access routes are part of the plans announced last year. Dubai nostalgia 8 pictures of what Global Village used to look like from the 90s car park to today The history of Dubai's favorite family day out 19 pictures showing what DXB Airport used to look like From 200 passengers a day to Emirates launch 20 pictures that show how much Dubai has changed from the 1950s to today. Take a look at these unrecognizable photos of the city
Time Out Dubai
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Sheikh Hamdan reviews RTA plans to complete 57 major road projects by 2027
Tired of Dubai traffic? You're not alone. The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai has pledged to complete 57 major road projects in the city in the next two years in a bid to cut down journey times. According to the latest plans reviewed by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the RTA will construct 115 bridges, tunnels and 226km of roads by 2027. There will be 11 major road corridors constructed in the emirate as part of the transport authority's 2025 – 2027 plan. This will include eight vertical corridors and three new routes. You may like: Major traffic improvement projects coming soon to Dubai you need to know about One of the biggest projects in the plans is already well underway, as phase one Umm Suqeim-Al Qudra Corridor is 50 percent complete. This project, which will span 16km, will construct bridges and tunnels as well as upgrading four key junctions, which will see travel time reduced from 46 minutes to just 11. The Hessa Street road project is a major one in Dubai (Credit: RTA) The ongoing upgrade at Hessa Street is approximately 60 percent complete overall. This one will comprise of 9,000 metres of bridges which will double the number of vehicles per hour capable of travelling on the road from 4,000 to 8,000 and bring travel times down from 30 minutes to just seven minutes. Expected to benefit around 640,000 residents, there will be a 13.5km cycling and e-scooter track that will connect Al Sufouh and Dubai Hills. Hamdan bin Mohammed reviews progress of key strategic road corridors, projects timeline through 2027 — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 4, 2025 Sheikh Hamdan also reviewed progress on the Dhs1.5 billion Al Fay Street Corridor Project which will serve Al Khail Road and run from its junction with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road through Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, up to the intersection with Emirates Road. This project will see 12,900 metres of roadway, five major intersections and 13,500 metres of bridges constructed. It'll benefit around 600,000 residents and have capacity for about 64,400 vehicles per hour. Salik have toll gates stationed in different parts of Dubai (Credit: CanvaPro) Plans were also reviewed for one of the country's busiest roads – Sheikh Zayed Road. Currently serving about 2.5 million people, a number of traffic solutions have been introduced to cut traffic in the first part of 2025. The city's new dynamic Salik toll gate and dynamic parking tariffs have been credited with reducing congestion on the road. The new Salik rates have been credited with a nine percent decline in traffic volume and a four percent increase in public transport use. And the new dynamic parking tariffs have led to a just over two percent reduction in traffic volume and a boost of public transport by one percent. It comes after a meeting between 50 government and private sector entities which discussed the ongoing programmes aimed at improving traffic flow in Dubai. More Dubai news You can now enjoy even more bubbly-paired meals on Emirates Business Class Plus, 18 new dishes to try 40,000 feet up in the air RTA unveils major changes to 14 Dubai bus routes Here's how your journey could be impacted Dubai to close all landfills by 2027 The city is changing
Gulf Today
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Sheikh Mansoor fetes sponsors and rpartners of NAS Sports Tournament
Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, has expressed his gratitude and appreciation to all national establishments, companies and institutions that sponsored the 12th edition of the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament, which marked another hugely successful year under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. The contributions of the sponsors right through the tournament and their active role in realising the goals of the largest sports tournament of its kind drew lavish praise. The tournament has been instrumental in popularising diverse sporting disciplines amongst the community and enhancing the performance of local athletes by providing a stage for them to compete across a variety of sports alongside top professional and amateur athletes from around across the UAE and the world. Sheikh Mansoor honoured a number of partners and sponsors from government departments, institutions, and companies, presenting each of them a special tournament shield. Partners and sponsors thus feted included Damac Properties, Al Tayer Motors, Dubai Municipality, the Roads and Transport Authority, and Dubai Duty Free. Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, also honoured a number of sponsors and partners associated with the tournament, including Insurance Tadawi Healthcare Group, Dubai Police General Command, Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, Pocari Sweat and Dubai Health. On the final day of the tournament, Khalfan Belhoul, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, also honoured supporters, sponsors and partners, including the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, DP World, and Dubai Sports Channel. The tournament, in its 12th edition, witnessed a notable increase in the number of participants, topping 8,000 athletes, male and female, also recording a jump in the number of sporting disciplines across which competitions were held, at 11. The total prize money offered during the tournament also rose to Dhs4.5 million. This included more than Dhs.4 million for winners of various sporting showpieces held over the three weeks of the tournament. The prize money was distributed in such a manner as to encourage all manner of sports, with Dhs1.5 million allocated for the volleyball competition, Dhs.764,000 for the various Padel events, Dhs500,000 for cycling, Dhs370,000 for tug-of-war, Dhs350,000 each for road races and the Obstacle Challenge, Dhs210,000 for wheelchair basketball, Dhs150,000 for Jiu-Jitsu and Dhs60,000 each for fencing, badminton and Laser Run. The annual tournament presents a significant organisational, technical, and logistical challenge as events are held across several locations at the same time with the sprawling Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex as its focal point. Other major venues this year included the Meydan Racecourse along with the streets of Meydan within the Mohammed Bin Rashid City, and the Dubai Club for People of Determination in Al Ghusais. The importance of a well-coordinated operation involving partners and sponsors from various departments and institutions is therefore critical to the success of the organising committee's efforts. The safety and wellbeing of audiences is given paramount importance while at the same time providing an ideal environment for athletes to compete, win, and advance their skills. The focus on developing home-grown talent is equally crucial and the tournament always makes it a point to provide excellent exposure to local competitors to enhance their technical skills and equip them with the big-stage experience for bigger challenges ahead. The tournament also promotes a sporting culture in society while raising awareness about the benefits of an active lifestyle for health, vitality, and the overall happiness of the community. It is worth noting that, over the past 12 years, the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament has attracted nearly 60,000 athletes, both male and female, and amateurs and professionals, from within and outside the country. The competitions down the years have featured 99 different events under various sporting disciplines. The tournament has witnessed remarkable growth each year since starting off with just over 1,500 participants in the inaugural edition in 2013. The second edition hosted more than 3,000 athletes, while there were 4,000 participants in the third edition, 5,000 in the fourth, 6,000 in the sixth and 7,000 in the seventh year. Even during the COVID outbreak, the eighth edition still attracted 2,500 participants, while the next one had more than 6,000 joining in. There were 5,000 participants in the tenth edition, while the eleventh edition registered a record 7,149 male and female athletes. That record was broken at this year's edition as it witnessed more than 8,000 athletes competing across the 11 sporting disciplines.
Gulf Today
11-03-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
ADX welcomes Alpha Data's listing
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the second-largest exchange in the Middle East, today welcomed the successful listing of Alpha Data, a leading digital transformation provider and systems integrator in the UAE. This marks the UAE's first IPO and the Exchange's second offering in 2025, reinforcing the Exchange's commitment to broadening the market and offering diversified investment opportunities. Alpha Data's IPO attracted strong demand from regional and international investors, with the Offering oversubscribed by double digits. The company raised Dhs600 million ($163 million) through the issuance of 400 million shares, representing 40 per cent of its issued share capital, at the top end of its offer price of Dhs1.50 per share. Upon listing, Alpha Data's market capitalisation stands at approximately Dhs1.5 billion ($408 million), underscoring its strong position in the UAE's technology sector. Commenting on the listing, Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Group Chief Executive Officer of ADX, said, 'We are delighted to welcome Alpha Data to ADX as the UAE's first IPO of 2025 and our second offering during the year. This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to providing investors with access to a dynamic and diversified marketplace, particularly in the high-growth digital infrastructure and technology sector. As ADX continues to expand its offering, we are creating greater opportunities for investors to participate in the digital economy. WAM
What's On
05-02-2025
- Automotive
- What's On
Could this new road project be the answer to Dubai's traffic woes?
The Al Fay Street Development Project may be the answer for Dubai traffic… Traffic in Dubai is a perennial problem, since time immemorial, and seems to be only getting worse as the years advance. A growing influx of new residents means more cars than ever are taking up space on the roads and travel times are only on the rise. In the midst of all this, the Al Fay Street Development Project may solve all our problems. The RTA has announced the commissioning of a new road development contract worth Dhs1.5 billion, so you know this is going to be on a massive scale. The project aims to increase Al Fay Street's capacity to 64,400 vehicles per hour, benefiting an estimated population and visitor base of 600,000 motorists. The scope of project extends from its intersection with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, passes through Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and continues to Emirates Road, essentially as an extension of Al Khail Road. Upon completion, it will add five key intersections, featuring 13,500 metres of bridges and 12,900 metres of roads to the road network in the area and serve neighbouring residential and commercial areas. Some areas include Dubai Sports City, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Production City, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Tilal Al Ghaf, DAMAC Lagoons, The Oasis, and Remraam. The details… At the first intersection, a bridge will be constructed at the intersection of Al Khail Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. This bridge will have two lanes, spanning 1,255 metres, with a capacity of 3,200 vehicles per hour to cater to left-turn traffic from Deira along Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road towards Al Fay Street and Emirates Road. Additionally, two bridges with two lanes each, spanning 2,040 metres and a combined capacity of 6,400 vehicles per hour in both directions, will be added for traffic to and from Jumeirah Village Circle, connecting it with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. This is just the first phase of the project, and the remaining intersections will follow suit soon. To learn more details about all the five intersections, visit here. Could this be answer to Dubai's traffic problems? The estimates are telling us so. @rta_dubai Images: > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
