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15-07-2025
- General
- What's On
Dubai is looking a lot greener after this Dhs190 million makeover
While Dubai is best known for its skyscrapers and desert dunes, its green spaces are quickly becoming a standout feature. This is all thanks to the Dubai Municipality, who are placing an importance on the Green Dubai initiative – one that aims to make Dubai more green and beautiful in line with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. The Dubai Municipality completed a series of landscaping and afforestation projects across major intersections and roadways in Dubai during the first half of the year. The entire project was valued at Dhs190 million. The green makeover spanned several locations including the intersection of Al Khail Road with Latifa bint Hamdan Street; the intersection of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Street with Tripoli Street; Sheikh Rashid Street from the junction with Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street to Al Mina Road; Sheikh Zayed Road from the 7th Interchange (entry point to Dubai from Abu Dhabi); and Al Khawaneej Street at the intersection with Al Amardi Street. Over 300,000 trees and seedlings were planted along with over 222,000 square metres of ground covers and flowers. It includes the incorporation of smart, sustainable irrigating systems with underground pumps. It is connected to remote-controlled networks, enabling real-time monitoring and water-use efficiency to ensure sustainability – a very important factor for the UAE. Dubai green project – Dubai Municipality Native trees were selected, including sidr, ghaf, and neem, alongside ornamental varieties including chorisia, washingtonia, royal poinciana, millingtonia, albizia, and bougainvillea. Speaking on the project, His Excellency Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality said the new project forms part of the municipality's ongoing efforts to enhance the urban and aesthetic appeal of Dubai and increase the sustainability and attractiveness of public spaces. It also supports the urban environment pillar of Dubai's Quality of Life Strategy 2033. He added, 'Our aim is to reinforce Dubai's distinctive urban and aesthetic identity and solidify its position as a leading sustainable global city. We seek to offer a vibrant and healthy living environment that upholds the highest standards of quality of life for residents and visitors while maintaining a harmonious balance between the urban, architectural, and environmental landscape.' The landscaping project also adds a more colorful aesthetic touch to the city's unique urban design. The intersection of Al Khail Road and Latifa bint Hamdan Street is also fitted with vertical lighting inspired by traditional Arab architecture. The lights integrate with the landscape design and can change colour to mark national occasions. What is Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan? In 2021, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai announced the 'Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan' which mapped out a comprehensive future map for sustainable urban development in the city. It is in alignment with the UAE's vision for the next 50 years, with a focus on enhancing people's happiness and quality of life. When speaking on the project, the Ruler of Dubai stated, 'Our goal is for Dubai to be the best city for life in the world.' Read more here. Images: Dubai Municipality > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Hi Dubai
15-07-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Municipality Completes AED190 Million Greening Projects to Enhance Urban Quality of Life
Dubai Municipality has successfully completed a series of large-scale landscaping and afforestation projects across key intersections and roadways during the first half of 2025. With a total investment of AED190 million, the initiative covered over three million square metres and aligns with the Green Dubai initiative and the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. Major sites include the intersection of Al Khail Road with Latifa bint Hamdan Street, Sheikh Rashid Street to Al Mina Road, and the entry point from Abu Dhabi on Sheikh Zayed Road. More than 300,000 trees and seedlings were planted, along with 222,500 square metres of ground cover and flowers. Smart irrigation systems were installed, using underground pumps and IoT-based remote monitoring to ensure efficient water use and sustainable upkeep. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, stated the projects are part of a long-term strategy to enhance Dubai's urban identity and offer a vibrant and healthy living environment: 'Our aim is to reinforce Dubai's distinctive urban and aesthetic identity and solidify its position as a leading sustainable global city' The landscape designs reflect a balance between sustainability and aesthetic value. Native and ornamental species—such as sidr, ghaf, neem, chorisia, and bougainvillaea—were used to strengthen Dubai's environmental character. Public entry points also received unified visual elements, including decorative fencing and colour-changing vertical lights inspired by Arab architecture. Bader Anwahi, CEO of the Public Facilities Agency, emphasized the focus on using diverse species suited to the local climate and maintaining consistency in design: 'The landscaping projects were developed in accordance with specific urban and environmental criteria…' As of Q1 2025, Dubai manages 5.5 million trees and seedlings and maintains nearly 9 million square metres of green space. These efforts support Dubai's Quality of Life Strategy 2033 and aim to position the emirate as one of the most liveable and environmentally conscious cities globally. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Arabian Business
30-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai's JA Resorts invests AED300m in new multi-sport complex
JA Resorts & Hotels is investing more than AED300 million to develop a new multi-sport facility in Jebel Ali, Dubai, with phased openings expected to begin later this summer. The JA Sports & Shooting Club will feature international-standard football and cricket grounds, an indoor shooting range, and integrated jogging and cycling tracks connected to the group's existing hotels — JA Lake View Hotel, JA Beach Hotel, and JA Palm Tree Court. The football complex will include six floodlit, international-size pitches with skills training areas, home and away bases, and two 500-seat stands. The cricket facilities will include a full-size oval, professional training nets, and a 100-seat stand. A 15,000 sqm indoor shooting range — the first of its kind in the region — is expected to open in early 2026. It will feature 25m and 50m pistol lanes and a 200m multifunctional shotgun and rifle range. A restaurant is also planned within the shooting facility. The development is positioned to support professional teams and recreational users and will serve communities in the growing areas of Palm Jebel Ali and Dubai South. 'This landmark facility represents our vision to not only boost the sporting infrastructure of Dubai and the wider region, but also to contribute meaningfully to the UAE's hospitality sector,' said Tariq Baker, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Dutco, the project's owning company. The project aligns with Dubai's Quality of Life Strategy 2033, which aims to enhance wellbeing in the emirate.
The National
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Dubai Garden Glow to move to a new location after 10 years
Dubai Garden Glow is moving to a new address and adopting a fresh concept. Since opening in 2015, the site has been one of the city's favourite tourist and family destinations, known for its radiant installations and animatronic dinosaurs. It was most famous for having the world's largest glow-in-the-dark garden, which was illuminated by more than 10 million LED lights. It also featured an Art Park, with lit sculptures created from sustainable materials, as well as a Glow Safari populated by a menagerie of lit animals. The garden's 10th and final season at Zabeel Park ended on April 6. Dubai Garden Glow is yet to confirm where and when it will reopen. 'We will be back soon, in a new location and with an exciting new concept,' the attraction's social media account posted. The garden's closure comes as Zabeel Park prepares for an overhaul as part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. The park will become home to Therme Dubai, which is expected to open in 2028. It will be the world's tallest well-being centre at 100 metres, featuring an interactive park and the world's largest indoor botanical garden. It will be able to host 1.7 million visitors a year. The Dh2 billion facility is part of the Quality of Life Strategy 2033, which was launched last year by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. 'Therme Dubai will be an iconic addition to Dubai's skyline,' Sheikh Hamdan wrote on X in February. The flagship scheme will feature a Michelin-star restaurant, three 18-metre waterfalls and 4,500 square metre indoor and terrace pools. A large-scale play area will include 15 waterslides and a variety of art installations.
Arabian Business
08-02-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai real estate supply; Exclusive Salt Bae interview; Sheikh Hamdan announces well-being resort; UAE deportations; Kuwait announces holiday – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai real estate sales passed $12bn last month and analysts have identified the best performing markets and factors likely to have an impact on prices in the year ahead. Elsewhere in the news Sheikh Hamdan announced a new well-being resort in the city, Brits are flocking to the UAE, Kuwait announced a public holiday and a new iconic hotel revealed its opening dates. Catch up on the biggest stories this week, as selected by Arabian Business editors. Therme Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan announces world's tallest $545mn well-being resort Dubai has unveiled plans for Therme Dubai, set to become the world's tallest well-being resort, as part of its Quality of Life Strategy 2033 launched in May 2024. The AED 2 billion development will feature an interactive park and the world's largest indoor botanical garden. Located at Zabeel Park, the development aims to welcome 1.7 million visitors annually when it opens in 2028. 'In May 2024, Dubai marked a new chapter in its pursuit of enhancing the well-being of its community under His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's visionary leadership with the launch of the Quality of Life Strategy 2033. This ambitious roadmap aims to establish our city as the world's best place to live,' 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 said via X. Salt Bae: Meet the butcher building a billion-dollar business one golden steak at a time It's a cool Sunday afternoon in Dubai, and the Four Seasons hotel in Jumeirah is alive with quiet preparation. On the hotel's forecourt, valet staff are preparing for an influx of luxury cars that will grace the array of fine-dining restaurants. But there's one that stands out, Nusr-Et steakhouse. In its outdoor seating area, a man casually strolls with a cappuccino in hand. His outfit – a simple white t-shirt tucked into black trousers – might seem ordinary, but on him, it's iconic. Add the signature round sunglasses, and there's no mistaking him. This is Nusret Gökçe, known to the world as Salt Bae. He walks the grounds like a king surveying his castle, calm but focussed. 'We keep growing,' he tells Arabian Business, a smile hinting at the pride behind his words. 'Business never sleeps. Our concept, our brand – everyone is waiting for us.' Dubai real estate supply shortage pushed up property prices and rent last year – will it be the same in 2025? Dubai's real estate market experienced a landmark year in 2024, driven by unprecedented demand in both residential and office sector. As supply struggles to keep pace, the market is seeing record-breaking growth in rents, prices, and transaction volumes according to data from Cushman & Wakefield Core's Dubai Annual Report 2024-2025. With no sign of slowing demand, 2025 will see further increases, despite more stock coming to market, particularly in the residential market. Middle-class Britons join wealth exodus to UAE amid UK economic uncertainty A growing number of middle-class British families are relocating to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), joining an unprecedented exodus of wealthy individuals from the United Kingdom, as concerns mount over Britain's economic outlook and changes to tax policies. The trend marks a significant shift from historical migration patterns that typically saw only high-net-worth individuals and senior executives moving to the Gulf state, according to property experts and wealth managers interviewed by Arabian Business. 'In the past, people that were moving to Dubai were high earners, professionals, or people with a lot of family wealth,' said Asad Khan, CEO of Invest Dubai Real Estate (IDRE). 'But now, we see many middle-class families moving over from all walks of life – different backgrounds and different professions.' Influencers flock to Dubai 'faster than brunch reservations on a Saturday' fuelled by Golden Visas, zero income tax, luxury lifestyle Dubai has become a hub for global influencers in recent years with an increase in the relocation of social media stars to the city, predominantly from the US, Asia and Europe. Industry experts attribute the rising interest to several factors including tax-free income, infrastructure and policies that contribute to growth, exposure and lifestyle benefits. ' Influencers are arriving faster than brunch reservations fill up on a Saturday. Every day, new digital personalities touch down at DXB with a dream, a camera, and a game plan,' Samet Özetçi, co-founder, Walther Kranz Agency said in an exclusive interview with Arabian Business. The UAE is currently home to over 25,000 influencers with follower counts ranging from 1,000 to one million, according to a recent report. A Dubai real estate agent has sold three full buildings in just seven hours at one of the city's fastest-growing developments. Kamil Magomedov, a leading agent at Provident Real Estate, successfully sold the buildings at Expo City. The landmark transaction highlights the growing significance of Expo City as Dubai's next major business and residential hub. Jumeirah Group's superyacht-inspired Marsa Al Arab in Dubai opens for bookings from March 14 Jumeirah Group has announced bookings are now open for its latest ultra-luxury development Marsa Al Arab, with the superyacht-inspired resort set to welcome its first guests on March 14, 2025. Located on a prime peninsula next to Dubai's iconic Burj Al Arab, the new property represents one of the city's most significant hospitality launches in recent years, featuring 386 rooms, suites and penthouses, each with panoramic terraces overlooking either the Arabian Gulf or city skyline. Designed by Shaun Killa, the architect behind Dubai's Museum of the Future, the nautical-themed resort will house an extensive food and beverage portfolio comprising 11 restaurants and four bars under one roof. Dubai real estate sales pass $12bn in January as one surprise sector leaps over 151% Dubai's real estate market has made a strong start to 2025, with property sales in January totalling AED44.4bn ($12.1bn), a 24.1 per cent increase in value on the same month last year. A market update issued today by fäm Properties reveals that last month's total of 14,236 transactions also represented a 23.2 per cent increase in volume over January 2024. Land sales for January showed the biggest increase, with 811 plots – a 151.9 per cent month-on-month leap in volume – selling for AED8.6bn ($2.3bn). UAE to deport 6,000 visa violators after extended amnesty The UAE has arrested and will deport 6,000 residency visa violators following an extended amnesty at the end of 2024. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) conducted 270 inspection campaigns across the UAE in January 2025 under the slogan 'Towards a Safer Society' to apprehend violators of the country's entry and residency laws. This initiative aimed to ensure compliance with residency and foreign affairs regulations following the end of the grace period, which ran from September 1 to December 31 2024, allowing violators to rectify their status. Kuwait announces 5-day holiday Kuwait has announced a five-day public holiday to be marked at the end of this month. The holiday was announced by the Cabinet as part of its weekly meeting. The decision declares Tuesday, February 25 to Thursday, February 27 as holidays marking National and Liberation Days 2025.
