Real Estate

HOMEGROWN DEVELOPER ALYAKKA DELIVERS FIRST FREEHOLD PROJECT ON SCHEDULE

Heritage developer defines off-plan confidence for buyers with a build-first philosophy, bringing projects to market only after construction progress is well underway

Dubai, UAE – July 2026:Alyakka Developers has successfully handed over Waha Living, its inaugural freehold residential development in Jumeirah Garden City, marking a significant milestone for the UAE homegrown developer. Delivered on schedule, the AED 110 million development is already approximately 70% occupied, reflecting strong buyer confidence in a developer whose roots in Dubai’s real estate market extend back more than 25 years.

Unlike many developers that launch projects off-plan, Alyakka follows a distinctive build-first philosophy, beginning sales only once construction has surpassed 50% completion. The approach significantly reduces delivery timelines while providing buyers with greater certainty, tangible construction progress and confidence in build quality before making an investment.

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Technologies

Yango Ride: Transforming Urban Transport in Dubai

Ride-hailing has become part of everyday movement across the UAE, supporting journeys to offices, airports, shopping destinations and public transport hubs. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority reported that public transport, shared mobility and taxis served 802.1 million riders in 2025, showing the scale of demand for connected urban transport.

That scale has raised passenger expectations, and they judge a ride before the vehicle arrives. Yango Ride, the ride-hailing service and part of global tech company Yango Group, identifies the five key expectations that influence ride-booking decisions across the UAE.

Reliability and convenience when time is limited

A ride is useful when it arrives predictably and supports an efficient journey. Passengers heading to work, catching a flight or connecting with public transport need accurate arrival estimates and routes that respond to changing road conditions. Yango Ride uses AI to process road layouts, traffic patterns and predicted congestion, helping calculate efficient routes and improve estimates as more trips are completed. The technology also supports smarter order distribution, which can reduce the distance drivers travel without passengers and improve vehicle availability. In 2025, Yango’s AI-powered routing technology saved users more than five million hours across over 20 cities, 34,000 hours in Dubai and Abu Dhabi collectively. Small gains across frequent journeys can return valuable time to commuters while reducing unnecessary driving and delays.

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Business & Investments

Six workforce principles for companies entering the Middle East

The UAE continues to attract international companies as a major employment market and base for Middle East growth. Its private sector workforce grew by 12.4% in 2025 and a further 2.5% in Q1 2026, according to MoHRE. Yet successful entry requires early planning, as every hire carries implications for licensing, sponsorship, employment law and operating control.

Startup diverse international businesspeople shaking hands

Aethra Advisory outlines the functional international playbook for designing the right workforce model before expansion begins.

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Food & Dining

RODEO DRIVE IBN BATTUTA GATE TEASES THE LAUNCH OFITS NEW FOOD MENU

FIRE AND FLAVOUR: RODEO DRIVE IBN BATTUTA GATE TEASES THE LAUNCH ITS NEW FOOD MENU

A menu shaped by open flame, bold flavours and a chef with “American comfort food” flowing in his veins

Dubai, UAE, July 2026: Rodeo Drive, Ibn Battuta Gate is set to launch its revamped food menu that reenvisions that homely, authentic All American grill house feeling. Brought to life by a chef whose cooking draws on decades spent across Mexico, Texas and Dubai.

Built around the restaurant’s centrepiece Asado Grill, especially imported from the U.S.A., to cook over open flame, flawlessly seasoned meats and seafood. A new introduction to Rodeo Drive’s kitchen is its succulent, slow-cooked smoked meats prepared painstakingly inhouse by our chefs.

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Featured

Family Fun at NRTC: Summer Workshops in Dubai

NRTC Group Turns Fresh Produce into Family Fun with Interactive Summer Workshop Series

This summer, NRTC Group is opening its doors to families across Dubai with the launch of a vibrant new programme of interactive workshops designed to inspire creativity, encourage healthy habits and bring parents and children together through the world of fresh food.

Hosted at NRTC Group’s Dubai Nad Al Hamar branch, the Summer Family Workshop Series will transform fresh fruits and vegetables into hands-on learning experiences, offering families a unique opportunity to create, discover and connect in a fun and engaging environment.

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