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Special 95 AED 4.28/L ▲ 0.59 vs September

Dubai Week: what changed in Dubai this week, and what's worth doing

Transport

Dubai Police issue 7,735 fines for vehicle noise and illegal modifications in nine months

Between January and September 2026, Dubai Police handed out 7,735 traffic fines over loud vehicles and illegal modifications and impounded 1,630 vehicles, the force said on 21 October 2026, with plans to add more…

Today in Dubai

  1. Transport01

    Dubai petrol stations now handle lost item reports and vehicle colour change permits

  2. Tourism02

    Tourists at DXB can now claim VAT refunds through a paperless AI platform

  3. Transport03

    RTA upgrades Mahboub assistant to handle linked vehicle services in one chat

  4. Environment04

    Dubai Municipality puts 675-strong response team on standby for the rainy season

  5. Transport05

    Dubai raises speed limits on three streets and lowers two from 1 November

What changed this week

New rules, fees and dates that affect residents. Each card links to the full story.

What's On

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Dubai in Numbers

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Special 95 petrol, per litre

AED 4.28+AED 0.59 on SeptemberUpdated 24 Oct · UAE Fuel Price Follow-up Committee via WAM

Property sales, last week

2,472-7.3% on the previous weekUpdated 24 Oct · Dubai Land Department

Dubai hotel occupancy

66%Updated 24 Oct · Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism via Dubai Media Office

Value of property sales, last week

AED 7.05bn-17.6% on the previous weekUpdated 24 Oct · Dubai Land Department

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