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Real Estate

Five Dubai Neighbourhoods Shaping UAE’s Wellness-First Property Market

Dubai’s real estate market is evolving beyond pure luxury or speculative investment. Buyers and investors are increasingly prioritising wellness, green living, and community-focused environments, with low-density layouts, integrated amenities, and access to open spaces driving demand.

According to the Dubai Land Department (DLD), Dubai attracted approximately 94,700 investors in the first half of 2025, a 26% increase compared to H1 2024. These investors contributed to more than 91,000  residential transactions valued at AED 262.1 billion, a 36.4% YoY increase in value.

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Sports & Recreations

ITF J100 Fujairah Tournament Concludes with Thrilling Performances

FUJAIRAH: The ITF World Tennis Tour J100 Fujairah tournament concluded this week with a series of high-quality performances, underlining the event’s growing stature on the international junior tennis calendar. Staged in Fujairah from 5 January 2026, the tournament brought together some of the world’s most promising young players, competing across boys’ and girls’ singles and doubles categories.

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Business & Investments

Emirates Islamic provides USD 500 million structured financing to Mass Group Holding

  • Landmark structured funding transaction is aimed at constructing the largest natural gas-fired plant in Europe.

Dubai, UAE, 06 January 2026: Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has announced a landmark structured funding transaction valued at USD 500 million to Mass Group Holding.

The funding will be used to construct a natural gas fired power plant with an impressive capacity of 1.7GWh, in Romania, set to be the largest of its kind in Europe. With a total project value estimated at EUR 1.2 billion, this facility is poised to become a cornerstone of Europe’s energy security and a significant driver of economic growth for Romania.

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Business & Investments

Dubai Clear and Nasdaq Dubai Receive European Securities and Markets Authority “ESMA” Tier 1 Recognition

  • Status makes Dubai the only market in the MENA region with ESMA recognised Tier 1 CCPs.
  • Recognition confirms that Dubai Clear and Nasdaq Dubai operate under regulatory and risk frameworks aligned with EU market infrastructure standards.

Dubai, 7 January 2026: Dubai Clear, a subsidiary of Dubai Financial Market (DFM), and Nasdaq Dubai, the Middle East’s leading international financial exchange, announced that they have been formally granted Tier 1 Third-Country Central Counterparty (CCP) recognition by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), effective 31 December 2025.

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Shopping & Promotions

DSF 2026 Brings Circus Thrills, Magical Moments and Big Wins to Mercato!

The festive spirit is in full swing at Mercato and Town Centre Jumeirah as Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2026 delivers an exciting mix of world-class entertainment, unbeatable shopping offers, and rewarding experiences for visitors of all ages. Running until 1 February, Mercato is buzzing with energy, bringing families and shoppers together for unforgettable DSF moments.

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