The Dubai Digest · Issue 1 · Sunday, 12 July 2026
This week in Dubai — the first issue
Welcome to the very first Dubai Digest. Each week we pull the stories, guides and society moments worth your time into one short read — no scrolling a hundred tabs. Here’s what caught our eye.
Emirates Restores 96% of Global Network, Reaches 137 Destinations Worldwide
Emirates is back to 96% of its pre-disruption network — 137 destinations and counting. If you fly out of DXB, schedules are basically normal again.
Dubai Ultra-Prime Rental Hits Dh20 Million with Marsa Al Arab Villa Deal
A single villa let for Dh20 million a year. The top of Dubai’s rental market keeps setting records — a useful barometer for where the city’s prime areas are heading.
Dubai Police Sets Two Guinness World Records at Dubai Marathon 2026
Two Guinness World Records at the Dubai Marathon 2026 — the kind of set-piece spectacle the city does better than anywhere.
7 Best Chocolate Shops In Dubai 2024
Our pick of the 7 best chocolate shops in the city — from Emirati bean-to-bar to the Instagram-famous names. A good weekend detour.
Who Is Leila Al Marashi The Emirati Founder Behind CADO Gifting After Shark Tank Dubai
The Emirati founder who landed a deal on Shark Tank Dubai. Meet the face behind CADO Gifting — one to watch in Dubai’s founder scene.