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Left to right: The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai:a mixed-use district with long-term tourism appeal, home to a growing number of luxury brand- ed residences from brands like Raffles, Six Senses, and Atlantis, The Royal Al Marjan Island reflects Ras Al Khaimah’s push into integrated leisure and resort-led real estate
communities, expand parks and open space, improve accessibility through a people- centric approach, and protect heritage and cultural places. The Dubai Economic Agenda D33 adds the economic layer, with ambitions to double the size of Dubai’s economy by 2033 and position the city among the world’s top three places to live, invest and work. They provide a blueprint for growth built around integrated, human-centric ecosystems rather than isolated hospitality assets. That ambition is already visible on the ground. Dubai South is tied to aviation, logistics and the long-term expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport. Expo City Dubai is evolving from a global event site into a mixed-use district focused
connectivity, investment-friendly regulation and long-term residency pathways for
on business, culture, residential, events and sustainability. Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Bluewaters and Dubai Creek Harbour show how hotels, residences, restaurants, attractions, retail and public realm can work together as visitor economies, not just property clusters. The UAE’s wider investment environment strengthens this model. Tourism growth is being supported by stability, aviation
investors and skilled professionals. Measures such as 100% foreign
ownership in many sectors, more than 40 multidisciplinary free zones, no personal income tax and full profit repatriation have helped create an operating environment designed to attract both capital and talent. H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE
Louvre Abu Dhabi anchors Saadiyat Island’s integrated cultural vision, where world-class attrac- tions, luxury hospitality, residences and public spaces come together
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