Business Editor Slams 'Sloppy' UK Media Reporting on Dubai

Has Sharjah Become the UAE’s Real Estate Hotspot?

Sharjah’s property market has hit record highs, with real estate sales surging 64% to AED65.6 billion. Foreign ownership reforms, lower living costs and major infrastructure projects are fueling demand across the emirate. Joining Tim Elliott to explain the surge is Ali Siddiqui, Research Manager at Cavendish Maxwell.

Saudi, UAE and Qatar Travellers Fuel 145% Rise in World Cup Jet Demand

Luxury travel demand from the Gulf is surging ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with private aviation company XO reporting a 145% rise in multi-city travel enquiries across the US, Canada and Mexico. Travellers from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar are increasingly combining football, business and family travel into longer North America itineraries. Joining Tim Elliott to explain the trend is Youssef Mouallem, Chief Business Officer at Vista.

UAE Property Market Q&A: Rents, Prices and More

Tim Elliott sits down with Mario Volpi, Senior Manager at Eva Real Estate, to unpack the latest developments shaping the UAE property market. From major launches and market-moving headlines to rental trends and investor sentiment, they separate fact from hype and answer listeners' questions with practical insights and expert analysis.

Dubai Off-Plan: Real Property or Pure Hype?

Dubai’s off-plan property sector continues to thrive, offering exciting new opportunities for global investors. Luxe Vista Properties CEO Ajay Menon joins Tim Elliott to explore how Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are shaping the market, revealing how these strategic deposits grant savvy buyers early access to prime developments and help top developers successfully gauge high-demand trends for upcoming luxury launches.

Business Editor Slams 'Sloppy' UK Media Reporting on Dubai

Tim Elliott sits down with Justin Harper, Editor of Arabian Business and CEO Middle East. Harper tackles recent sensationalised UK media headlines mischaracterising Dubai, exposing misleading imagery and sloppy, out-of-touch journalism while offering a candid defense of the region’s actual business and cultural climate.