UAE

UAE schools reopen in late August 2026 for the new 2026–27 academic year. This guide covers KHDA and ADEK fee ranges across British, American, IB and Indian curriculum schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, enrolment deadlines, waiting list timelines and everything UAE families need to know before September.

Dubai's real estate market recorded AED 120 billion in property transactions in Q1 2026 — a new quarterly record — as off-plan sales continued to dominate, prices per square foot in premium areas exceeded AED 3,000, and international investors from India, Russia, China, the UK and Europe maintained elevated purchasing activity.

ADNOC is expanding its LNG production capacity toward 15 million tonnes per year as Abu Dhabi develops a parallel gas export strategy alongside Qatar, targeting European markets seeking alternatives to Russian pipeline gas and Asian buyers seeking supply security for their energy transitions through 2050.

Dubai welcomed over 5.5 million international overnight visitors in Q1 2026 — a record for the quarter — placing the city firmly on track to exceed 10 million for the full year, with hotel revenues, average daily rates and occupancy all at historic highs driven by MICE, luxury and sports tourism.

Dubai has set up dedicated World Cup 2026 fan zones and screening events across JBR, DIFC, Downtown and Jumeirah Beach as Saudi Arabia takes on Uruguay tonight. Here is the complete guide to the best venues — from free public screenings to premium sports bars — where you can watch the match live in the UAE.