Abu Dhabi freezes all rent hikes

Abu Dhabi freezes all rent hikes

From Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast by Dubai Eye 103.8

June 3, 2026 · 34 min

About this episode

The episode discusses Abu Dhabi's rent freeze, the introduction of the Wegovy weight loss pill, rising fuel prices, and travel expectations during Eid Al Adha.

03 Jun 2026. Abu Dhabi is freezing all rent hikes until further notice. Tenants signing new leases will pay the same rent as the preceding contract, with residential, commercial and industrial rents all frozen. We get analysis on what that means for the market. The Wegovy weight loss pill is here, with the UAE only the second country in the world to greenlight it. The country is also set to become a hub for Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy production, serving up to 70 countries across the Gulf, Africa and Central Asia. We hear from Executive VP Emil Larsen. Plus, with UAE fuel prices up nearly 66% since February, it’s getting more expensive to transport goods. Could the cost of food go up? We find out with the CEO of Choithrams. And DXB saw a welcome revenue boost from Eid Al Adha travel. We find out what families planning summer travel can expect at the world’s busiest airport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guests: Emil Larsen, CEO of Choithrams

Topics covered

  • rent freeze
  • Wegovy weight loss pill
  • UAE fuel prices
  • transportation costs
  • Eid Al Adha travel
  • market analysis

Keywords

  • Abu Dhabi
  • rent hikes
  • Wegovy
  • UAE fuel prices
  • transport costs
  • Eid Al Adha
  • summer travel
  • Choithrams

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Novo Nordisk

Products: Wegovy

Places: Abu Dhabi, UAE, Gulf, Africa, Central Asia, DXB

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