Dubai commercial office rents averaged AED 241 ($66) per square foot during the third quarter of 2026 across approximately 20,200 leasing deals, according to Savills Middle East. Small office spaces dominated demand, with units under 1,000 square feet representing 66 percent of transactions. A development pipeline of roughly 20.4 million square feet of gross leasable office area is expected between 2026 and 2030.
Dubai Police unveiled the Yangwang U8 electric SUV as the latest addition to its luxury tourist patrol fleet during the WETEX 2026 exhibition. The high-performance Chinese vehicle, produced by BYD's luxury sub-brand, features 1,197 horsepower and emergency water-flotation capabilities. Introduced with UAE distributor Al-Futtaim Automotive Group, the vehicle will patrol high-profile landmarks including Burj Khalifa and JBR.
Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi visited the Guangzhou factory of Chinese manufacturer Aridge, unveiling the first X3-F aircraft designated for UAE testing. Under an agreement with the Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority, the company aims to conduct trials in the emirate as early as 2027. Commercial deliveries could follow later that year, subject to regulatory approvals.
Bilateral trade between China and the UAE reached $108 billion in 2025, alongside $2.6 billion in direct investment. Over 6,650 active Chinese companies are registered with Dubai Chambers as firms expand in food delivery, automated logistics, and autonomous driving.
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