Dubai has taken another step toward making real estate services more digital and easier to use. The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has officially launched Oqood 2.0, a new platform designed to make property registration and related transactions much more seamless. The system brings key parts of the property registration journey into one connected digital process. Customers can check requirements, submit documents, follow reviews and see approval updates without juggling separate steps across different procedures. New Pre-Registration System for Property Transactions One of the standout features of Oqood 2.0 is its new pre-registration system, built to help customers understand exactly what…
Author: Mohan Nasre
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A good business lunch needs three things to come together at once. The food has to be good, the setting has to feel comfortable, and there has to be enough time to actually get through your agenda without rushing the last course. Abu Dhabi has no shortage of restaurants that tick all three boxes. The city’s midday dining scene ranges from Spanish wood-fired dishes to Cantonese small plates, Italian classics, steakhouse staples, and Lebanese-Armenian spreads. Whether you are hosting a client, catching up with your team, or simply want a proper lunch break away from your desk, here are five…
Digital assets have come a long way from being a niche topic mostly discussed by early investors and blockchain enthusiasts. Today, banks, investment firms, technology companies and governments are all paying much closer attention to how digital assets could fit into the wider financial system. The bigger challenge, though, is not simply getting people to use digital assets. For institutions, the real question is whether the right infrastructure actually exists to let them hold, trade, settle and manage these assets within a clear regulatory and risk framework. This is where the UAE is making a notable shift. Rather than focusing…
Dubai’s food scene has something for almost every craving, and Greek food has become a go-to choice for anyone after a fresh, filling meal. If you are in the mood for warm pita, juicy meat, crunchy vegetables and creamy tzatziki, there are several gyro spots across the city worth checking out. From casual Greek-style wraps in Jumeirah Lakes Towers to a relaxed gyro by the beach at Palm Jumeirah, these restaurants each put their own spin on the classic dish. Vegetarian diners are not left out either, with options like halloumi, falafel and veggie gyros on offer. What Makes a…
Trying to find a studio, a three-bedroom townhouse, or a villa to rent in Abu Dhabi can mean scouring the internet not just for the right home, but also the right location, all while trying to figure out what rents actually look like in that area. Knowing typical rents can help you work out which locations fit your budget, narrow down your search, and make the whole house-hunting process a lot less stressful. One tool that can genuinely help here is the Rental Index, an interactive rental map built by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC). It uses government-backed…