AB Espresso: Dubai ’s first flying taxi vertiport to launch in 2026

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced the start of construction for Dubai’s first aerial taxi vertiport near Dubai International Airport (DXB). The 3,100 sq mt facility will be designed to manage 42,000 landings and serve up to 170,000 passengers each year.

Dubai’s residential real estate market continues its upward trend, showing a 20 percent year-on-year increase in sale prices and an 18 percent rise in rental prices, according to Cushman & Wakefield Core. The market has now seen 17 consecutive quarters of sales price growth and 15 for rental increases.

On the retail front, Landmark Group Chairwoman Renuka Jagtiani confirmed the company has no plans yet for an initial public offering (IPO). Speaking during a media event marking the company’s 50th anniversary, Jagtiani stated the group remains private for the time being.

In addition, a survey by consulting firm CXG revealed that more than half of workers in luxury retail in the GCC are considering leaving their roles. With the GCC’s luxury market valued at $12.5bn, employers are encouraged to focus on talent retention.

Moreover, Italian jewellers are increasingly targeting Dubai’s wedding tourism market, responding to local law changes that allow civil marriage licenses for non-Muslim couples within 24 hours. Valerio Soldani of the Italian Trade Agency noted that jewellers are now creating collections tailored to this market.

Until next time, Sharon Benjamin for Arabian Business

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