Did you know that 2 percent of Dubai's households are holiday homes?
That's according to a new report by Knight Frank, which also showed this is the highest amount compared to other key global hub cities.
The survey also noted 20,000 properties were listed on the rental platform Airbnb, 10,000 of which were active in 2018.
It is five years since vacation homes have been regulated in the Emirate.
UAE announces Eid Al Etihad holidays for federal sector
Federal government workers in the UAE will have three days off to mark the country's 55th Eid Al Etihad.
Fire breaks out at warehouse in Abu Dhabi's Al Mafraq area
Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to a fire that broke out at a warehouse in the Al Mafraq area on Friday afternoon.
Dubai introduces child protection framework for private education sector
Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has introduced a child protection framework to tackle abuse, bullying and cyberbullying in private schools, early learning centres and higher education institutions.
14 dead, 30 injured in Fujairah traffic accident
Fourteen people have died and 30 others have been injured following a major traffic accident in Fujairah, according to an update from the UAE Ministry of Interior.
UAE President, Crown Prince of Bahrain discuss regional developments
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed ongoing efforts to address regional developments with Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, during his visit to the UAE.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed issues law defining Dubai Municipality's mandate
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a law defining Dubai Municipality's mandate to build a future-ready city.
Sharjah reopens beaches to the public after tanker oil spill
Beaches in Sharjah have reopened to the public, with authorities confirming that an offshore oil spill involving a tanker in October has been contained.
8 arrested for Abu Dhabi hotel brawl; 2 more held for filming it
Abu Dhabi Police have arrested eight people for fighting at the entrance of a hotel in the Emirate, and two more for filming the brawl.
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