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Dubai Week: what changed in Dubai this week, and what's worth doing

Schools

Dubai private schools place in the world’s top 10 in every PISA 2025 domain

Dubai's private schools ranked among the world's top 10 education systems in every area tested in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)…

Today in Dubai

  1. Transport01

    Dubai Police issue 7,735 fines for vehicle noise and illegal modifications in nine months

  2. Transport02

    Dubai petrol stations now handle lost item reports and vehicle colour change permits

  3. Tourism03

    Tourists at DXB can now claim VAT refunds through a paperless AI platform

  4. Transport04

    RTA upgrades Mahboub assistant to handle linked vehicle services in one chat

  5. Environment05

    Dubai Municipality puts 675-strong response team on standby for the rainy season

What changed this week

New rules, fees and dates that affect residents. Each card links to the full story.

What's On

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Dubai in Numbers

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Special 95 petrol, per litre

AED 4.28+AED 0.59 on SeptemberUpdated 24 Oct · UAE Fuel Price Follow-up Committee via WAM

Property sales, last week

2,472-7.3% on the previous weekUpdated 24 Oct · Dubai Land Department

Dubai hotel occupancy

66%Updated 24 Oct · Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism via Dubai Media Office

Value of property sales, last week

AED 7.05bn-17.6% on the previous weekUpdated 24 Oct · Dubai Land Department

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