DUBAI / GULF TIME HalaPop, the Middle East’s first prebiotic soda, has officially launched in the UAE, creating an entirely new category in the regional soft drinks market. Founded in Dubai by young entrepreneurs Karim Jalloul and Walid Antabli, the homegrown brand was built on a single conviction: that a soda can taste every bit as good as the one people grew up …

  DUBAI / GULF TIME LOOP has officially opened its doors in Business Bay, bringing a fresh Mediterranean-inspired all-day dining and lounge concept to the heart of Dubai. Located at Trillionaire Residences by Binghatti overlooking the Dubai Canal, LOOP is designed as a destination that seamlessly evolves with the city’s 24-hour lifestyle. From early morning breakfasts to late-night gatherings, LOOP …

GULF TIME Dubai’s real estate market achieved sales exceeding AED 286bn during the first half of 2026, marking the second-highest half-year sales in the emirate’s history, a W Capital report revealed. This performance is surpassed only by the first half of 2025, which recorded sales of AED 326.6bn, according to the report, which is based on data from the Dubai …