Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has announced the launch of its Off-Plan Home Loan proposition, a strategic expansion of its mortgage offering for prospective homeowners in the country, designed to meet the growing demand for off-plan financing. The new Off-Plan Home Loan solution, available to UAE residents, introduces a credible, structured financing option that complements Mashreq’s existing home loans for ready properties, solidifying the bank’s position as a comprehensive home financing partner. With zero pre-approval fees, repayment tenures of up to 25 years, and flexible repayment structures designed to support diverse customer needs, the proposition enables UAE residents

Sharafi Group Investments, the century-old Emirati family-owned conglomerate with diversified interests spanning hospitality, properties, facilities management, contracting, and consulting, has officially launched MAREA Residences, a boutique luxury waterfront development located on Dubai Islands. Strategically positioned within one of Dubai’s most ambitious coastal destinations, MAREA Residences offers residents seamless connectivity to Downtown Dubai, DIFC, Dubai International Airport, Al Khail Road, and Sheikh Zayed Road, while placing them moments away from the Dubai Islands Mall, marina, beaches, and waterfront boardwalk. The G+2+12-floor residential project features a collection of semi-furnished one- and two-bedroom residences with jacuzzis, alongside expansive two- and three-bedroom duplexes with maid’s rooms

Formative, the UAE’s largest and most advanced fitness collective by master developer Arada, has opened PLATFORM Grande, its fifth location in the UAE. Situated within Downtown Dubai’s Grande Signature Residences, the 12,500 square foot club combines boutique fitness experiences with stunning views of the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera. PLATFORM Grande features seven multi-disciplinary fitness studios: MINDBODY, heated MINDBODY, Ride, Strength & Run, Box and Strength, Reformer, and Reformer Towers. This builds on Platform Studios’ extraordinary following across the UAE, shaped by its signature high-energy training environments. Each space is designed to deliver an immersive experience, with dynamic lighting and curated