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DUBAI SHOPPING FESTIVAL 2016
Smartphone brands brace for 9-10% festive sales drop as higher prices dampen demandSmartphone sales are projected to dip by 9-10% this festive season as rising handset prices dampen consumer demand. Brands are strategizing...
Missile alert goes off in Dubai warning of incoming projectileDubai was briefly jolted by an incoming missile alert on Friday evening, creating a wave of anxiety throughout the emirate. This alert, whi...
Japan 'snow monkey' park to cap visitors after overcrowding, bad behaviourJapan's famed "snow monkey" park in Nagano is implementing visitor caps and an online booking system to manage a surge in tourists. The Jig...
International visitors to Dubai to return ahead of hotel rate recoveryDubai's tourism is bouncing back, with visitor numbers expected to recover before hotel rates. Accor, a major hospitality player, notes a l...
Dubai’s housing market cools after long red-hot five-year rallyDubai’s residential property market is cooling after a five-year rally as buyers become more price-sensitive, negotiate harder and shift to...
1 km high, 167+ storeys: All about Jeddah Tower, the Saudi mega skyscraper set to surpass Burj KhalifaSaudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower has surpassed 100 floors, inching closer to its goal of becoming the world's tallest building at over 1,000 met...
How Dubai is trying to bring tourists and investors back after months of regional tensionsDubai convened business leaders following Iran's strikes to mitigate economic fallout, pledging $681 million in support. While a preliminar...
What should Dubai residents know about new ‘flexi rent’ plan that will allow tenants to pay monthlyDubai is revolutionizing its rental system with the 'Flexi Rent' program, allowing tenants to pay rent in monthly, quarterly, or semi-annua...
Indian passport, visa services to move to a new system in UAE. Here's what changes from July 1Indian passport, visa, and consular services in the UAE are set for a major overhaul from July 1, 2026, with Alhind Tours and Travels LLC t...
Psychology says people who work from coffee shops aren't trying to escape work: The real reason behind this habitPsychology says people who work from coffee shops aren't simply looking for a change of place. Many people choose cafés because the environ...
UAE to launch first passenger train on June 30The UAE is set to launch its inaugural passenger train service this month, connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah initially. This ambitious proj...
Generative AI expanding role in shopping, to enable AI-led purchases: ReportGenerative AI is set to revolutionise consumer shopping, moving beyond discovery to completing transactions. Young shoppers, particularly G...
Melbourne, Victoria: Every Bit DifferentPlanning a trip to Australia? Explore Melbourne’s famous coffee culture, iconic attractions, art scene, sporting events and scenic coastal ...
Psychology says people who only shop during sales aren't stingy, their brains may be wired to chase value over pricePsychology teaches us that everyday habits often reveal deeper motivations. The sale itself is rarely the real story. Value is. Control is....
Instagram seller ordered to pay Rs 10,000 after delaying Rs 807 dress by 10 monthsA Kerala consumer commission ordered an online clothing seller to refund a dress cost and pay Rs 10,000 in compensation and costs. The sell...
Dubai to issue new public behaviour guidelines. What should tourists knowDubai is set to formalize public conduct with new guidelines, aiming to bolster its image as a highly civilized global city. The Dubai Civi...
Indian buyers return cautiously to Dubai realty market after US-Iran deal, ticket sizes fallIndian property investors are returning to Dubai cautiously, with inquiries down and a shift towards smaller, rental-yield focused investme...