Patrick Ryan
Patrick Ryan
National Reporter


Sunny Noronha and his wife Anu Noronha paying 60k AED rent for one bedroom apartment in the Al Wasl R441 building in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
My Dubai Rent: Couple love 'bang for buck' rent in Al Barsha 1 community

Anuu Singh and Sunny Noronha pay Dh60,000 a year to live in what they see as a great location

July 07, 2024, 3:00 AM
Wael and Carol Sukkar at their home in Umm Suqeim 1. Pawan Singh / The National
My Dubai Rent: Meet the mum who pays Dh235,000 for villa near sons' school

Carol Sukkar loves her spacious five-bedroom home in Umm Suqeim 1 as it cuts short her daily commute

June 23, 2024, 3:00 AM
The 2023 Abu Dhabi census found that 67 per cent of the emirate's population was male. Silvia Razgova / The National
Abu Dhabi's population reaches almost 3.8 million, census reveals

Number of employed people in the emirate rises by 80 per cent since 2011

June 11, 2024, 5:54 PM
Deborah Bellis Wyborn at home in her three-bedroom villa by the sea. Chris Whiteoak / The National
My RAK Rent: I swapped Dubai bustle for a quiet life by the sea

Deborah Bellis Wyborn now pays Dh70,000 for a three-bedroom villa after her previous landlord served her an eviction notice

May 26, 2024, 8:39 AM
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved a new long-term residency visa on Wednesday. Dubai Media Office
What is the UAE's blue visa and who can apply?

All you need to know about the country's latest residency scheme

May 16, 2024, 12:18 PM
Cars submerged in water during last month's floods in Dubai. Experts say there are ways to spot flood damage on vehicles. Antonie Robertson / The National
How to spot if a car has been damaged by floods before you buy it

Experts weigh in on how to ensure you don't buy a used-car that's suffering from flood-related water damage

May 05, 2024, 8:58 AM
Green Community resident Gary Benger was among Dubai householders whose homes were flooded during last month's deluge. Antonie Robertson / The National
How to keep your home safe and secure in a storm

Tips on what you need to know as heavy rain, thunder and lightning are forecast for Thursday

May 01, 2024, 3:21 PM
The creation of a new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai could transform the lives of many in neighbouring areas. Photo: Dubai Government via AP
Dubai South set to boom as airport plan transforms city

Schools expect to experience surge in pupils as community grows

April 30, 2024, 3:01 AM
Stormy weather played havoc throughout the UAE when areas including Dubai were hit by extreme rain and winds on April 16. More wet weather is forecast this week. Antonie Robertson/The National
Heavy rain predicted across the UAE this week

Stormy weather expected to hit Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Thursday

April 28, 2024, 12:09 PM
David Wurie from the UK pays Dh94,000 for two-bedroom apartment in Business Bay. Pawan Singh / The National
My Dubai Rent: Commercial manager pays Dh94,000 for a flat in Business Bay

David Wurie says he cannot imagine living anywhere else in Dubai

April 28, 2024, 4:00 AM
A Super Formula SF23 race car being tested at Yas Marina Circuit before the launch of the Autonomous Racing League on Saturday. Victor Besa / The National
UAE's first driverless car race will help get roads safer, says expert

First race involving self-driving cars begins on Saturday at Yas Marina Circuit

April 26, 2024, 9:01 AM
Car mechanics repairing the cars damaged in the flood waters at the RS Automotive car repair workshop in Ras Al Khor in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE garages in high demand as motorists count cost of floods

Flooding damage in the UAE has left car repair garages with a backlog while other motorists wait anxiously for insurance claims to be approved

April 26, 2024, 3:00 AM
Flooding at Dubai International Airport, where 1,244 flights were cancelled and 41 diverted over two days. Photo: FL360aero
Dubai airport chief says normal operations to resume in 24 hours

Signs of recovery across transport networks after storms battered parts of the UAE

April 18, 2024, 6:34 PM
Eid celebration and prayers at Al Salam Community School. Al Twar, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE worshippers focus their Eid prayers on Gaza while marking end of Ramadan

Thousands flock to mosques to mark the end of holy month

April 10, 2024, 6:13 AM
The Five Luxe hotel in Dubai. Hoteliers have reported a sharp rise in bookings for Eid Al Fitr. Photo: Five Hospitality
Nine-day Eid break leads to late surge in UAE staycation bookings

Hoteliers set to reap rewards of extended holiday for many across the Emirates

April 05, 2024, 6:11 AM