2 November 20260211 ShareHousing|InflationDubai rents may finally be giving some tenants a break. New Cavendish Maxwell figures show 21.4% of Q3 rental transactions recorded a rent reduction, up from just 4.8% in Q1. Another 38.7% saw no increase, Khaleej Times reports. Rents aren't falling everywhere, but tenants appear to have more room to negotiate.
2 November 20260211 ShareEnvironment|CommunitySpotted an Arabian red fox in Abu Dhabi? Don't feed it, chase it or leave food scraps outside. These animals are usually shy and help control rodents, Khaleej Times reports. Give them space, secure your rubbish bins and let them get on with their business.
2 November 20260211 ShareHealth|Human InterestA Dubai baby suffering around 110 epileptic seizures a day became seizure-free after an experimental treatment stopped the episodes within 30 minutes. WAM reports that seven earlier treatments had failed. The result is remarkable, but the medicine is still experimental and its wider effectiveness remains unproven.
2 November 20260211 ShareTransport|GovernmentFrom 1 January 2027, e-scooter, e-bike and moped users across the UAE will need permits valid for three years. Applications start at age 15, according to Khaleej Times, although Dubai's existing minimum riding age is 16. Designated routes and safety equipment are mandatory.
2 November 20260211 ShareHousing|GovernmentDubai tenants can now register, renew or cancel Ejari contracts through DubaiNow. Landlords and tenants sign using UAE PASS, and the DEWA deposit can be paid in the same process, Gulf News reports. One less round of paperwork when moving house.
2 November 20260211 ShareCommunity|LeisureDubai's National Month celebrations begin tomorrow and run until 2 December. The programme includes the return of the beachfront Flag Garden near Burj Al Arab, UAE Parade activities and community celebrations leading up to Eid Al Etihad. Brand Dubai is coordinating events across the emirate, with more locations and dates to be announced. A month of reasons to get outdoors and celebrate, not just one day.
2 November 20260211 ShareWeather|TransportNovember could be wetter and warmer than usual across the UAE. The National Centre of Meteorology expects rainfall and temperatures to exceed their long-term monthly averages of 6.9mm and 24.8°C. Fog and mist are also more likely during humid mornings. It's a seasonal outlook, not a promise of rain everywhere, but worth remembering when planning early commutes, outdoor weekends or desert trips.
2 November 20260211 ShareTransport|LeisureSharjah has prepared improved access routes to Expo Centre ahead of the International Book Fair, which opens on 4 November. The traffic arrangements cover roads including Al Corniche Street and Al Ittihad Street, with clearer entrances, exits and directional signs. The fair runs until 15 November, bringing 2,673 publishers and exhibitors from 124 countries. Useful news if you're planning a family visit or regularly drive through Al Taawun.
2 November 20260211 ShareLeisure|BusinessYou can now work from Al Barsha Pond Park without balancing your laptop on a café table. Dubai's new Work from Park space offers equipped workstations from Dh50 a day, including a coffee, with operating hours from 8am to 8pm. Outdoor shared working areas are free. There are also meeting facilities and quiet spaces, with room for around 100 people. Not a bad change of scenery for remote workers.
2 November 20260211 ShareTransport|ShoppingIgnoring a vehicle safety recall could soon stop you completing transactions involving that car. New UAE regulations taking effect on 1 January 2027 allow licensing authorities to restrict vehicle-related procedures when owners fail to respond to manufacturer recalls. The restrictions are discretionary, not automatic. Importantly, dealers must repair announced manufacturing defects free of charge. Worth checking whether your car has any outstanding recalls.