Dubai navigates continued fallout from the Iran conflict with flight restrictions extended through May, while DIFC rolls out economic relief and the property market posts a defiant 31% surge in Q1 deals.
Dubai has imposed limits on foreign carrier operations at DXB until May 31, according to airline letters obtained by Reuters. Indian carriers are hardest hit. The restrictions follow weeks of disruptions triggered by Iranian military operations.
The Dubai International Financial Centre has unveiled temporary regulatory relief measures to support businesses affected by regional disruptions. The DFSA is offering fee deferrals and compliance flexibility, while DIEZ has announced a parallel support package.
Dubai Police have arrested a member of the notorious Lyons organised crime family as part of an international law enforcement operation. The bust involved agencies across multiple countries and dismantled parts of a transnational criminal network.
Dubai property transactions surged 31% in Q1 2026 to $68.6 billion, driven by an expanding investor base. Al Habtoor Group announced an additional AED 5 billion investment in new developments.
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VERIFIEDProperty deals up 31% to $68.6bn in Q1 — MSN
With rents climbing across Dubai, residents are asking whether landlords can legally increase rent during a lease. Legal experts clarify: mid-lease increases are not permitted unless the contract specifically allows them, and RERA's rental index governs renewals.
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VERIFIEDLandlords cannot raise rent mid-lease without contractual provision — MSN
VERIFIED90 days notice required for renewal increases — MSN
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Dubai limits foreign flights until May 31
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DIFC introduces temporary economic support for businesses
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