RRS International Development

MARKETS · OCTOBER 8 · 5 MIN

Dubai Airport Now Issues International Driving Permits in Five Minutes: What UAE Residents and Investors Should Know

Dubai Airport Now Issues International Driving Permits in Five Minutes: What UAE Residents and Investors Should Know A new government service quietly changed how UAE residents prepare for international travel. Starting mid-September 2026, GDRFA Dubai began issuing International…

MARKETS · OCTOBER 6 · 6 MIN

Abu Dhabi's New Islands and Water Sports Guide: What It Actually Means for Property Buyers

Abu Dhabi's New Islands and Water Sports Guide: What It Actually Means for Property Buyers DCT Abu Dhabi has launched a digital guide covering the emirate's islands, coastline and water-based activities, timed to its presence at Arabian Travel Market 2026. The platform brings…

MARKETS · OCTOBER 5 · 6 MIN

Dubai's Airport Dominance Signals Where International Real Estate Demand Is Heading

Dubai's Airport Dominance Signals Where International Real Estate Demand Is Heading Dubai International Airport (DXB) has once again been confirmed as the world's busiest airport for international passenger traffic, extending a leadership streak that now spans more than a…

MARKETS · OCTOBER 4 · 7 MIN

Marjan Beach: What RAK's New 85-Million-Square-Foot Masterplan Means for Buyers

Marjan Beach: What RAK's New 85-Million-Square-Foot Masterplan Means for Buyers Ras Al Khaimah's master developer Marjan has unveiled Marjan Beach, an 85 million square foot mixed-use waterfront masterplan combining residential, hospitality, retail, and public space along the…

MARKETS · OCTOBER 3 · 6 MIN

Dubai-Abu Dhabi High-Speed Rail: What Etihad Rail Has Actually Confirmed

Dubai-Abu Dhabi High-Speed Rail: What Etihad Rail Has Actually Confirmed In January 2025, Etihad Rail announced a new high-speed passenger line between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with a target journey time of about 30 minutes and trains designed to reach speeds of up to 350 km/h…

MARKETS · OCTOBER 2 · 6 MIN

Palm Jebel Ali Gets Its First Retail Hub: The Yard Opens in 2027

Palm Jebel Ali Gets Its First Retail Hub: The Yard Opens in 2027 Dubai Retail, the retail and lifestyle arm of Dubai Holding Asset Management, has unveiled The Yard, described in its own release as Palm Jebel Ali's first retail and lifestyle destination. The announcement landed…

MARKETS · OCTOBER 2 · 6 MIN

How the UAE's Top Developers Turned Rising Costs Into a Balance-Sheet Advantage

How the UAE's Top Developers Turned Rising Costs Into a Balance-Sheet Advantage Construction costs have climbed across nearly every major property market since 2021, and the Gulf has not been exempt. Steel, cement, and skilled labour all cost more to source today than they did…

MARKETS · SEPTEMBER 30 · 7 MIN

The Boring Company's 150 Kilometers of UAE Tunnels: What Buyers Should Actually Watch

The Boring Company's 150 Kilometers of UAE Tunnels: What Buyers Should Actually Watch Elon Musk's The Boring Company has signed a new agreement with the UAE to build more than 150 kilometers of tunnels across the country. The deal runs alongside, and separately from, the Dubai…