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Stay informed with the latest updates from Arabian Business, where our dedicated editorial team brings you a diverse range of stories. From real estate to technology and more, here's a glimpse of what unfolded on Tuesday:

Emaar Properties has unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art Music, Colour and Fire Plaza set to be located at Dubai Square, Dubai Creek Harbour. Strategically located near Dubai Creek Tower, the plaza will feature a blend of fire, vibrant color displays, and synchronised music. When the multimedia displays are inactive, the plaza will seamlessly transition into a welcoming public space, designed to encourage social interaction and engagement.

Meanwhile, Indian visitors to the UAE can now access a pre-approved visa on arrival, by Emirates Airlines and VFS Global or through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDFRA). Passengers are eligible for a 14-day single entry pre-approved visa to the country. The new process allows visitors to skip queues and simplifies the arrival process, allowing those who hold pre-approved visas to pass customs with ease.

In other news, as more of the world’s wealthy flock to Dubai, a new breed of entrepreneurs such as Pastor & Co. and Flying Flea Global enter the market to capitalise on the demand for ultra-luxury services – from real estate to private islands complete with a yacht dock and helipad.

Aside from this, in 2022, a video by TikTok user Kristopher Barsanti (@krisdrinkslemonade) went viral after he informed his boss why his work dropped off after being a top employee. Barsanti said he put in less than average effort as pay was rated “below the median” and deemed “fair market value” for his role previously. Barsanti’s video got a lot of praise from other employees who could relate to being underpaid, however, the question still arises – should you ask for a pay rise? If so, what is the best way to ask for one?

Meanwhile, Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the first of its brand in the Middle East, opened today on Ummahat Island in the Red Sea off Saudi Arabia’s western coast. “As more and more travellers look to discover new corners of the earth, we are thrilled to reveal our newest Ritz-Carlton Reserve, located amongst the natural beauty and stunning setting of The Red Sea,” said Jenni Benzaquen, SVP of The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis and Bulgari Hotels & Resorts.

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