The NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Art Gallery will present Bodies that Make, Bodies that Grieve at its Project Space from October 22 to December 13. Curated by Shafeena Yusuff Ali, the exhibition brings together contemporary ceramics by eight women artists based in the UAE, with practices rooted in the Global South. The exhibition features sculptures by Nujoom Alghanem, Mirna Bamieh, Moza Al Falasi, Malavika, Parneet Pahwa, Zahra Shafie, Laiba Sherin, and Haseena Suresh. Ali, Founder and Executive Director of the Rizq Art Initiative, an independent cultural institution dedicated to artistic exchange and the dissemination of arts and culture from the Global South,

ME Dubai by Meliá has secured its place among the Middle East's leading hotels, earning a coveted spot in Condé Nast Traveller's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards alongside a series of prestigious international and regional recognitions. The latest accolades celebrate ME Dubai by Meliá for its distinctive approach to hospitality, where art, architecture, gastronomy, and guest experiences come together. In the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards, ME Dubai ranked #10 amongst the best hotels in the Middle East, achieving an impressive guest satisfaction score of 94%. Voted for by readers of the internationally recognised travel publication, the ranking places ME

Dubai and Abu Dhabi both rank in the global top 10 of the Savills Next Generation Wealth Hubs Index, part of the new Spotlight on Wealth Trends report, making them two of only four locations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) to feature in the top 10. Published today, the index provides insight into the locations best placed to attract and retain the next generation of high-net-worth individuals, identified as those under 40 who have recently made, or inherited, their wealth. The report analyses over 100 destinations across four overarching metrics: business, governance and connectivity; wealth clusters and local environment; wealth management

BI Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CITIC Middle East Contracting LLC, the UAE subsidiary of China's CITIC Construction Co., Ltd., to collaborate on the construction of three upcoming real estate developments in Dubai. The agreement establishes a framework for CITIC's proposed appointment as the main construction contractor across all three projects, while extending its involvement beyond the construction phase to include early-stage design and planning. Under the MOU, CITIC will provide technical support, value engineering, cost optimisation and construction coordination, working alongside BI Group's development teams to assess project requirements and identify efficiencies before construction begins. The early involvement

Sobha Realty, a leading luxury real estate developer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rakbank, the National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah, to provide home financing solutions to eligible buyers of Sobha properties. The MoU, establishes a framework through which Rakbank will offer preferential and competitive mortgage solutions to Sobha customers purchasing eligible freehold residential properties. The partnership reflects both organisations’ commitment to creating a simpler, more transparent and customer-focused home-buying journey. Under the partnership, eligible customers purchasing ready Sobha properties across Dubai and Abu Dhabi will be able to apply for financing immediately, subject to Rakbank’s eligibility criteria and

Dubai's residential property market is entering a period of stabilisation, with transaction volumes, pricing and new project launches moderating as the market moves towards a more sustainable balance, according to Savills Middle East's latest Dubai Residential Market in Minutes Q3 2026 report. The report recorded approximately 34,500 residential transactions during the third quarter, down 4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and 38% year-on-year (YoY). Total transaction value reached AED 70.8 billion, representing a 14% quarterly decline. However, Savills notes that the moderation was largely concentrated in the off-plan segment, reflecting fewer new project launches rather than a broad-based weakening in demand. Only around 5,000 residential

Kasumigaseki Properties Development, the real estate development arm of Kasumigaseki Capital Co., Ltd., introduced its approach to the Emirati market, built around quality, peace of mind and purposeful innovation. The announcement marks a new chapter for the group in the United Arab Emirates, building on its established presence as a real estate investor. Through Kasumigaseki Properties Development, the group now intends to develop its own projects locally, bringing the Japanese standards of quality, care and long-term thinking that underpin its approach to real estate. The move comes as buyers and investors in the United Arab Emirates give more weight to build quality,

Dubai’s property market is not losing its story in 2026; it is changing chapters. After years of exceptional gains, prices and transaction volumes are normalising, giving serious investors something a runaway market rarely offers: room to negotiate, compare and select. This moderation should therefore be read less as a retreat than as a healthy reset—one that can release a new wave of opportunity for buyers with capital, patience and a clear view of fundamentals. Q3: resilient momentum and fresh opportunity Q3 data highlights a market entering a more investable phase, with activity spread across multiple segments and fresh openings for buyers. Published

Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded Mar Marine & Building Contracting L.L.C. a contract for marine and beach works on Island B at Dubai Islands. Scheduled for completion by Q4 2027, the works will add 320 metres of beach frontage near Bay Villas and upgrade approximately 3km of the island’s western shoreline. The scope includes the construction of new breakwaters, removal of existing protective rock revetments and the formation of a new beach near Bay Villas. Mar Marine will also refurbish and carry out remedial works across several existing beach areas on the western side of Island

Amwaj Development, the Dubai‑based boutique real estate developer known for crafting thoughtfully designed residential communities, has announced the successful handover of Starlight Park in Meydan, completed during the first week of October. The handover marks the company’s first project handover in Dubai and a defining milestone in its growth journey. The completion underscores Amwaj’s commitment to disciplined execution and its focus on turning development vision into tangible, delivered communities. As Amwaj’s inaugural Dubai project, Starlight Park played a pivotal role in establishing early buyer confidence. Purchasers placed their trust in the developer not only for its concept and design ambition, but for