Dubai petrol prices are as of August with Super 98 at Dh2.69/litre, Special 95 at Dh2.57 and diesel at Dh2.78, not much higher than in the previous month.

Recently, Dubai has engaged in a massive crackdown of overcrowded, partitioned apartments which are occupied by low paid migrant workers. Although the authorities of the city infer the necessity of the move to enhance the fire safety and housing standards, the move has occasioned a humanitarian crisis. The lack of affordable housing in one of the most prosperous cities in the world has received attention with thousands of workers being evicted out of shared accommodation and having no other option where to go.

Towers ablaze and tragic fatalities—like the Al Ras fire in April 2023 that claimed 16 lives—have revealed repeated systemic failures. Substandard building materials and illegal dwelling modifications fuel recurring safety crises.

UAE’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed recently tested the Etihad Rail line to Fujairah, marking a major step in Dubai’s plan to connect the emirates through modern rail transport.

One of the favourite attractions of Downtown Dubai, the iconic Dubai Fountain is silent. The largest choreographed fountain system in the world has been shut down after its last performance on April 19, 2025 to be renovated over a period of five months. It will come back in October 2025 but will be modernized with cutting-edge technology and have a more interactive visitor experience.

The luxury fashion in Dubai hit a new climax when Zegna, the iconic Italian menswear brand, delivered its Spring/Summer 2026 fashion show at the Dubai Opera. It was not only a demonstration of fine tailoring, but a strong message of how luxury has been transformed, the importance of experiences and how the Middle East is becoming increasingly an important luxury destination. Taking its new line to the very center of Dubai, Zegna emphasized not only its history but also its future, the event that left a trace in the cultural life of the city.