Dubai has announced its ambitious Quality of Life Strategy 2033, a sweeping programme of more than 200 projects designed to make the city one of the world’s most liveable urban centres. For the UK business community and expatriates, the plan not only reinforces Dubai’s reputation as a global hub for enterprise but also signals new lifestyle and investment opportunities. A Growing UK Presence in Dubai According to The Times, Britons now represent 17% of all property buyers in Dubai, making them one of the largest overseas investor groups. This rising demand is expected to accelerate with the implementation of the…
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Sam Allcock is a seasoned journalist and digital marketing expert known for his insightful reporting across business, real estate, travel and lifestyle sectors. His recent work includes high-profile Dubai coverage, such as record-breaking events by AYS Developers. With a career spanning multiple outlets. Sam delivers sharp, engaging content that bridges UK and UAE markets. His writing reflects a deep understanding of emerging trends, making him a trusted voice in regional and international business journalism. Should you need any edits please contact editor@dubaiweek.ae
Liminal Custody, a regulation-first provider of digital asset safekeeping, has announced a partnership with CyVers, a Web3 threat prevention platform. The collaboration embeds advanced risk analytics, anomaly monitoring, and fraud detection directly into the custody environment. This moves Liminal from being a passive vault to an active compliance and protection platform, empowering institutions, fintechs, and exchanges to intercept high-risk transfers before they are executed. Whereas most custodians and exchanges carry out compliance checks either before or after a transaction is processed, the Liminal Custody and CyVers model provides pre-emptive on-chain intelligence at the point of action. With CyVers’ AI-led technology…
From wine-and-cheese nights to seafood feasts by the sea, these Dubai date-night spots guarantee great food, atmosphere and memories. Cheese & Wine Night – Jones the Grocer What: Cheese & Wine NightWhere: Jones the Grocer, Hilton Dubai Palm JumeirahWhen: Every Monday, from 7pm A match made in foodie heaven. Enjoy unlimited wine pours, an impressive selection of artisan cheeses from around the world, plus a hot bites board for a perfectly indulgent evening. Upgrade your date with a charcuterie board for AED 60 and enjoy live music to set the mood. Price: AED 249 per person (2.5 hours) Upgrade: Charcuterie…
As enterprises grapple with an overwhelming tide of security alerts and increasingly sophisticated threats powered by artificial intelligence, a new collaboration aims to revolutionise how organisations defend themselves. NuSummit Cybersecurity has struck a strategic partnership with Simbian to launch CognixMDR, an advanced managed detection and response service that harnesses autonomous AI technology to combat modern cyber threats. The alliance, announced on 15th January 2026, brings together Mountain View, California-based Simbian—a leader in building superintelligence for security operations—with Mumbai-headquartered NuSummit Cybersecurity, which operates as part of the global NuSummit organisation. Through this arrangement, NuSummit has acquired Simbian’s flagship AI SOC product…
House hunters across the UAE can now determine their borrowing power and secure verified mortgage pre-approval within hours, thanks to a new digital service launched by Mashreq that aims to eliminate much of the uncertainty plaguing property purchases in the Emirates. The Middle Eastern financial institution unveiled its fully digital home loan pre-approval platform on 15 January 2026, marking what the bank claims is the first completely online mortgage pre-qualification service in the country. Expatriate residents meeting specific criteria can now navigate the initial stages of mortgage approval from their computer browsers without visiting a branch. For salaried professionals earning…
A modern Indian tapas bar in Dubai Hills Estate has unveiled an ambitious new menu that takes diners on a culinary voyage across ten countries, fusing traditional Indian flavours with international cooking techniques. Revelry has introduced its Passport Menu this January 2026, marking a significant expansion of the venue’s food offerings. The new selection draws culinary inspiration from the USA, Mexico, China, Spain, Italy, Thailand, South Korea, France, Japan and the UAE, creating dishes that bridge familiar comfort food with adventurous flavour combinations. The bar-led dining concept puts cocktails at the forefront of the experience, with shareable plates designed specifically…
Indian diners in Dubai looking to celebrate Republic Day this month have a new reason to visit Rohini, the Indian restaurant at Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers. The venue has launched a special menu for the occasion, headlined by a trio of desserts designed to mirror the orange, white, and green of India’s national flag. The patriotic sweet selection comprises Tiranga Kalakand, Pistachio Malai ke Motichur, and Jalebi with Kesar Rabdi. Each dish takes inspiration from traditional Indian confectionery whilst adding a visual twist that aligns with the Republic Day theme. For guests seeking something beyond the usual dining experience,…
A leading data-driven video technology provider is preparing to demonstrate how artificial intelligence can revolutionise safety and security systems across the Gulf region at one of the Middle East’s premier security exhibitions. Milestone Systems will present its latest AI-powered video management solutions at Intersec Dubai 2026, as the UAE continues its push to establish itself as a global centre for artificial intelligence innovation. The company’s participation comes at a time when the region is increasingly adopting intelligent safety systems across multiple sectors, including smart cities, transport networks, critical infrastructure and industrial facilities. The Copenhagen-headquartered firm has recently expanded its artificial…
For the first time in his storied career, Yukitaka Yamaguchi—the internationally acclaimed tuna expert known throughout the culinary world as the ‘King of Tuna’—is travelling to the Middle East. His arrival marks a watershed moment for the UAE’s fine dining landscape, orchestrated through a groundbreaking partnership between his company Yamayuki and Country Hill International. The historic visit will be commemorated with an exclusive gathering at Atlantis The Royal in Gastronomy, where the region’s most distinguished chefs, hospitality executives, and culinary professionals will have the rare opportunity to experience Yamayuki’s legendary tuna selection directly from the source. It’s a moment that…
After more than twenty years of crafting quarterly market outlooks, John J. Hardy has never encountered a period quite like this. The Global Head of Macro Strategy at Saxo Bank admits he’s grappled harder than ever before with assembling any coherent base case for how the first quarter of 2026 might unfold. The challenge, Hardy explains, isn’t so much uncertainty about eventual outcomes but rather the timing of anticipated developments. And for traders, that distinction makes all the difference between profit and loss. Facing his quarterly deadline, Hardy turned to a weekly chat group of market professionals he regularly consults.…