🕊️ UAE Mourning Sheikh Ahmed, Free Legal Advice & Action Against Hate Speech 🚨

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September 21, 2026

UMMM, did you hear? 👀 The LOVIN’ DUBAI AWARDS 2026 ARE LIVE!

Some of Dubai’s favourite people, places and local legends are up across multiple categories, and now it’s your turn to show them some love and give them the recognition they deserve.

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NEWS

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Passed Away

  • H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, brother of Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, passed away on Monday morning ❤️‍🩹

  • Dubai has declared a 10-day mourning period, beginning Monday, September 21. Flags across Dubai will fly at half-mast 🇦🇪

  • Dubai Ruler h.h. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum paid tribute to his brother in a message

  • May he rest in peace 🙏🏻

TAKE NOTES!

Dubai Property Buyers Are Still Ready To Buy, Even As Many Expect Prices To Fall

7 in 10 active property seekers say they plan to buy within the next six months, according to Property Finder’s latest Market Pulse.

Dubai’s property market appears to be showing an interesting split in buyer sentiment

Despite regional tensions returning to the headlines in August, 71% of active property seekers said they plan to buy within the next 6 months, up from 68% in July. But there’s another side to that confidence: around 53% of buyers still expect property prices to fall over the next 6 months.

That’s actually a notable shift from earlier in the year. In March, 73% of buyers expected prices to decline, meaning the share expecting a drop has fallen by around 20 percentage points.

So, What Are Buyers Actually Doing?

The latest numbers suggest that expectations and behaviour aren’t moving completely in sync.

Buyers may still be anticipating some softening in prices, but a growing share are signalling that they intend to make a purchase anyway.

Meanwhile, Dubai’s median property price per square foot edged up from AED 1,271 in July to AED 1,301 in August, according to the report.

That’s a monthly increase of around 2.4%.

August Put Buyer Sentiment To The Test

The increase in buying intent came during a month when regional tensions were once again dominating the news cycle.

Property Finder surveyed 4,113 active property seekers across July and August, tracking both whether they planned to buy within 6 months and what they expected property prices to do during that period.

The result?

More buyers are saying they’re ready to enter the market, even while a majority still anticipate that prices could dip.

In other words, buyers are watching the market closely, but they’re not necessarily waiting for prices to fall before making their move.

TIME TO LOL!

Dubai Comedy Festival Is Bringing 10 Days Of Laughs To The City 🙌 

The Dubai Comedy Festival is back for its 7th edition, bringing 10 days of stand-up, stories, sketches and plenty of questionable life decisions to stages across the city.

From October 9 to 18, Dubai will become a comedy playground with 50+ shows in multiple languages, bringing together some of the biggest names in comedy alongside rising regional and local talent. And the lineup is seriously stacked. You can catch Mo Gilligan, Katherine Ryan, Munawar Faruqui, Rafi Bastos, Zarna Garg, Vir Das, Shane Todd, John Achkar, Enissa Amani, Mario Bassil & Friends, Kings & Queens. and more taking to the stage throughout the festival 🎤😂

Whether your comedy taste is English, Arabic, Hindi, Russian or something in between, there’s a show for you.

The festival will take over iconic venues including Dubai Opera, New Covent Garden Theatre and Coca-Cola Arena, turning the city into one giant laugh track for 10 days. So gather your funniest friends, pick your favourite comedian and get ready for an October night that is significantly better than scrolling through the same three streaming apps 🍿

📆 Dates: October 9 - 18, 2026

📍 Locations: Dubai Opera, New Covent Garden Theatre & Coca-Cola Arena

🎟️ Tickets: Book your tickets here

SHARABLES

🍿Sharable bits and tips! 

  • The UAE has called for stronger global action to combat extremism and hate speech, with greater involvement from communities, young people, civil society and tech companies 🇦🇪⁠

  • Mr Beast & Dubai influencers built a $10 million village in Ghana! 🙌🏻⁠

  • UAE president offers condolences to Dubai ruler on the passing of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid⁠ 🕊️

  • Indian expats can get FREE legal advice in Dubai today! 🚨

  • High-tech glitches happen, but that customer service speed is seriously impressive! 👏⁠⁠

NEW THINGS ARE HEREEE…!

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  • Touchdown, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Arriving at the King Khalid International Airport is a surreal experience for anyone who’s been keeping tabs on Jetour. August 27 marked the launch of the G700 TopFire, and it took place just outside of the city, in Nofa Riyadh. For those who know, know it’s a big deal. For those who don’t know… It’s history in the world of automotive being written 🚘

The Lovin Dubai awards celebrate the people, businesses, and initiatives making a positive impact across our communities.

From community champions and cultural trailblazers to innovative brands and inspiring leaders, the awards recognise those shaping the future through purpose, passion, and action. This isn't about likes or followers; it's about honouring those who quietly shape the very soul of Dubai.

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COMMTEXT

👀 Out of Commtext

A moment of mourning across the UAE as Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is remembered for his service, leadership and contributions to Dubai🇦🇪🕊️

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