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Dubai’s push for transparent real estate arbitration

The regulations and processes are in place to effect timely interventions by courts Given the large role that real estate plays in the economy, it is of little surprise that legislation in this sector has been among the most proactive in the world, with many other countries following suit in terms of adopting the principles…

UAE is the second safest country in the world

The UAE has been ranked the second safest country in the world by the World Economic Forum (WEF), up one position from 2016. WEF has profiled 136 countries for safety and security and the UAE fell right behind Finland and also won the highest spot in the Gulf region. The UAE also holds the title…

Nakheel opens waterfront retail pavilion at Jumeirah Islands

Nakheel has officially opened a waterfront retail Pavilion at its new, Dh450 million Jumeriah Islands Townhouses community, bringing 14 shops, restaurants and cafes to the neighbourhood. Jumeirah Islands Pavilion, inaugurated on Thursday by Nakheel Chairman Ali Rashid Lootah, is the fifth community retail centre in Nakheel Malls’ growing collection of neighbourhood shopping and dining hubs…

Dubai Municipality to allow hotels to build rooftop restaurants

Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, has issued an administrative decision authorising hotels to build restaurants on hotel rooftops in accordance with Decision No. 66 of 2007 regarding controls on some planning and structural modifications. The resolution stipulates that hotels are authorised to request permission for the construction of restaurants on rooftops according to…