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Dubai's restaurant boom faces rising costs and market saturation

From suspended tables to underwater lounges, some 13,000 food and drink establishments in Dubai pull out all the stops to attract customers in one of the world's most saturated dining markets. They cater to all tastes and budgets. Some spots ladle out inexpensive biryani while others offer dishes dusted with edible gold. These are some of the ways the emirate is competing with its neighbours Saudi Arabia and Qatar for tourist dollars and, so far, it's beating them handily. Dubai has more restaurants per capita than any major city except Paris. But the city-state's booming restaurant scene is testing the limits of its growth-at-all-costs model, raising questions about how long Dubai can keep feeding its own ambitions. A crowded and competitive market The competition is cutthroat, so presentation is key. Gone are the days when it just tastes good, said Kym Barter, the general manager of Atlantis The Palm, a resort perched on a manmade archipelago that boasts more Michelin stars tha

Dubai taps Indian talent as it races to be global AI capital by 2031

As part of its goal to become the AI capital by 2031, Dubai is inviting Indian startups, entrepreneurs and professionals to accelerate its digital and tech transformation

Dubai, Abu Dhabi remain calm, thrive amid Iran-Israel tensions

But the Iran-Israel confrontation, which involved the US, poses one of the most stringent tests yet to the country's neutral and open-for-business stance

Is Dubai the new capital of the rich? Here's where money moves in 2025

In 2025, the ultra-rich are moving in record numbers - at least 142,000 millionaires are expected to relocate, reshaping economies, real estate markets, and immigration trends worldwide

Flights to Middle East resume from Thiruvananthapuram, airspace reopened

Flights to the Middle East resumed early Tuesday morning from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, following the reopening of airspace in the region after a brief closure, according to airport sources. Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Air Arabia were among the first to resume operations. Flights bound for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah operated by the three carriers landed and departed in the early hours without disruption, airport sources said. However, several scheduled services were cancelled earlier in the morning as the situation stabilised, they said. Affected services included Air India Express flights to Muscat, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Dammam, and Dubai. Qatar Airways' Doha-bound flight, Kuwait Airways' service to Kuwait, and IndiGo's flight to Sharjah were also cancelled, they said. To manage the passenger backlog and assist those affected, airport authorities have set up additional seating arrangements and service counters at Terminal 2. Extra staff have been deployed to

All my 100+ children will inherit my $13.9 billion fortune: Telegram CEO

The 40-year-old tycoon is known for his sometimes provocative behavior, congratulating his 11.1 million subscribers at Easter with a Telegram post where he appeared with a naked torso

Viral video: 67-storey Dubai Marina building catches fire, 3,820 evacuated

A massive fire in a 67-storey Dubai Marina tower forced the evacuation of 3,820 residents. No injuries were reported, but many flagged alarm failures and praised emergency responders

Kerala group in Dubai apologises after backlash over hosting Shahid Afridi

A part of the Kerala community in Dubai faced strong criticism for warmly welcoming former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi at an event, following his remarks after the Pahalgam terror attack

How Dubai firm vanished overnight taking millions from investors including Indians | fraud

A Dubai brokerage firm vanished overnight, leaving Indian investors in shock and financial ruin. Here's how the scam unfolded and what authorities are now warning the public about.

Govt tightens gold import rules, plugs Dubai route misuse under CEPA

Only authorised importers can now bring gold or silver under India-UAE CEPA; new codes introduced to curb gold misdeclared as platinum to avoid higher duties

Billionaire Lakshmi Mittal buys mansion in 'Beverly Hills of Dubai'

The India-born billionaire snapped up a palatial home in a gated community known as the "Beverly Hills of Dubai," said the people

UAE Golden Visa: Nurses, teachers in Dubai to get 10-year residency

UAE announced a 10-year Golden Visa for nurses who have worked with Dubai Health for more than 15 years

Emirates earns $5.2 billion, ranks among world's most profitable airlines

Long-haul carrier Emirates reported on Thursday that it earned annual profits of USD 5.2 billion, making it one of the world's most-profitable airlines. The Dubai-based carrier served 53.7 million passengers out of its hub of Dubai International Airport, compared to 51.9 million passengers in the fiscal year prior. It had aftertax profits of USD 4.7 billion that same period. The overall Emirates Group, owned by Dubai's sovereign wealth fund known as the Investment Corporation of Dubai, saw annual profits of USD 5.6 billion, compared to USD 5.1 billion the year before. "Our excellent financial standing enables us to continue building on and scaling up from our successful business models," said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktom, Emirates' chairman and chief executive. "While some markets are jittery about trade and travel restrictions, volatility is not new in our industry," he said. "We simply adapt and navigate around these challenges." Emirates' financial year runs from April 1 to

UAE cuts paperwork, speeds up degree nods for international students

UAE has introduced a new law cutting the number of documents required from 14 to just four - a 70% reduction

Two Telangana men killed, 1 injured in attack by Pak national in Dubai

Two men from Telangana were killed and a third injured in an attack, allegedly by a Pakistani national shouting religious slogans in a Dubai bakery where they worked, the family members of two victims claimed on Tuesday. Ashtapu Premsagar (35) from Soan village in Nirmal district was killed with a sword on April 11, his uncle A Poshetty told PTI. The alleged incident occurred at the bakery where the victims worked. Premsagar had been employed by the bakery for the past five-six years. He last visited his family two years ago, Poshetty said. Premsagar is survived by his wife and their two children. His family members have not been informed about the tragedy, Poshetty said and urged the government to help bring his mortal remains to India. He requested the government to provide aid to Premsagar's family in view of their poor financial condition. Meanwhile, Union minister G Kishan Reddy said the name of the second deceased was Srinivas, who hailed from Nizamabad district. A third m

Watch: Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan arrives in Delhi | India-UAE relations

The Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, along with UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Dubai offers Indian companies a low-tariff launchpad into emerging markets

Mohammad Ali Rashid Lootah added that with strong trade ties that go back to the age of the spice and silk routes, both the countries can collaborate to meet the growing demand in emerging markets

Dubai Crown Prince's India visit paves way for stronger bilateral ties: PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also held a separate meeting with the visiting dignitary and later said India is eager to work closely with the Gulf nation

Jaishankar meets Crown Prince of Dubai Hamdan bin Mohammed in Delhi

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar welcomed UAE's Crown Prince, Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on his first official visit to India on Tuesday.In a post on X, Jaishankar expressed warmth upon his arrival and noted he values the positive sentiment of the Crown Prince over the wide-ranging cooperation and vibrant ties between India and the UAE.The EAM wrote on X, "Delighted to welcome Crown Prince of Dubai and DPM & Minister of Defence of UAE HH @HamdanMohammed at the start of his first official visit to India. Value his positive sentiments for our wide-ranging cooperation and vibrant ties."The Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is visiting India from April 8 to 9, 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Upon his arrival in India, he was welcomed with a ceremonial guard of honour and received by Union Minister of State for Tourism ...

Dubai visit visa isn't for work: Rules every UAE traveller should know

Under updated labour laws, employers in UAE are now facing much higher fines if found hiring people without the required work permits