Dubai authorities have updated regulations governing residence visas and tourist entries. The Dh750,000 minimum property investment threshold for sole owners seeking a two-year residency visa has been eliminated, while joint ownership now requires Dh400,000 per investor. In addition, processing times for 30-day and 60-day single-entry tourist visas have been reduced to 48 hours.
Time Out Dubai has highlighted nine significant updates coming to Dubai and the UAE during winter 2026. Key changes include updated national anti-commercial fraud rules, new passenger stations on the Etihad Rail network, and multiple retail, aviation, and hospitality launches.
Astronomical forecasts reported by Time Out Dubai indicate expected dates for the UAE's major 2027 public holidays under UAE public holiday regulations. Eid Al Fitr is projected to begin around Tuesday, March 9, potentially yielding a six-day weekend if Ramadan lasts 30 days. Eid Al Adha is anticipated to provide a four-day break starting Saturday, May 15, pending official moon sightings.
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has enacted tightened anti-commercial fraud regulations affecting commercial businesses, markets, and logistics operators. Warehouses and retailers must remove non-compliant inventory within 24 hours of an official directive, and distributors must issue public withdrawal notices within 48 hours. Penalties for trading counterfeit products reach up to Dh1 million alongside potential confiscation and business closure.
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