HRE Development has officially broken ground on Sakura Gardens, its landmark resort-style residential community in Wadi Al Safa 2, Falcon City of Wonders – marking a defining moment not only for the developer, but for one of Dubai's fastest maturing residential corridors. The groundbreaking ceremony, attended by the senior leadership, signalled the transition of Sakura Gardens from an acclaimed concept into a community under construction, with completion targeted for Q4 2028. Inspired by the Sakura – the Japanese cherry blossom and its enduring symbolism of renewal, harmony, and quiet beauty – Sakura Gardens is designed as a nature-led sanctuary across 49,000 sqm of land,

Dubai Holding Real Estate, one of the largest integrated master developers in Dubai, has entered into a strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) to expand access to Sharia-compliant home financing solutions for eligible customers across Nakheel, Meraas and Dubai Properties. The partnership introduces a comprehensive Sharia-compliant dual-track financing framework for both off-plan and completed (handover) properties, offering customers a seamless, end-to-end homeownership journey. Tailored home finances are available for qualifying off-plan properties and for completed units, with competitive profit rates and flexible terms of up to 25 years. The home finance structure that is Sharia-compliant provides buyers with a clear and structured path to

Sobha Realty, a leading global luxury real estate developer renowned for innovation and building future ready communities, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Keeta Drone, the pioneering green air delivery company, to introduce next-generation air delivery ecosystems across its integrated communities. Through this strategic partnership, Sobha Realty becomes Keeta Drone’s first official Smart Community partner in the UAE, reinforcing its commitment to embedding future-ready infrastructure and sustainable technologies into the very fabric of its developments. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Sobha Realty and Keeta Drone in the presence of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), marking

Etihad Credit Bureau, the UAE’s federal entity for credit information, has launched a new Tenant Screening solution which enables private landlords to securely request the credit score of prospective tenants. The information is only shared once tenants accept through their UAE PASS. Etihad Credit Bureau is among the first entities to use the UAE PASS as a secure consent channel and this service was initially announced and previewed by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) and Digital Dubai at GITEX 2025 before launching via the Etihad Bureau mobile app in April 2026. The launch represents a key milestone in

Sharafi Group Investments, a century-old Emirati family-owned conglomerate based in Dubai, spans business across 5 sectors in Hospitality, Properties, Facilities Management, Contracting & Consulting. The Group has 5 operational hotels, completed 20 of its own projects and 2 of its own projects are additionally under construction in Dubai Islands. The contracting arm is currently constructing projects for Leos Developments, Avenew Development, Prestige One Developments & MYK Global Limited across Dubai. Sharafi Development launched MAREA Residences, a boutique luxury residential project located on Dubai Islands. Dubai Islands is strategically located close to Downtown Dubai, DIFC, DXB Airport, Al Khail & Sheikh Zayed Road. The project is

Eden Hills, an exclusive community development by H&H, is taking shape as a nature-led neighbourhood, with construction progressing steadily across the masterplan. Set around expansive green spaces and a Central Wadi, it brings together 330 contemporary villas and plots, walkable surroundings, and thoughtfully integrated amenities, offering a more refined approach to residential life in Dubai. A Place Designed For Generations Beyond its initial allure, Eden Hills is conceived with permanence in mind, designed to be cherished and passed down through generations. It is here, within this private and secure gated community, that families truly flourish, forging lifelong friendships and finding instant

PG Real Estate, the boutique developer known for its design-led, low-density communities, has officially handed over PG One, its flagship mixed-use development in Al Furjan, marking another major milestone in the company’s delivery-focused growth strategy. With an approximate sales value of AED 150 million, PG One was fully sold out at launch, continuing PG Real Estate’s track record of achieving complete sell-outs across all projects launched to date. The completed development comprises 113 residential apartments and 8 retail units, and has already demonstrated strong post-handover market performance, with units in the secondary market commanding notable premiums driven by sustained end-user demand, quality

MAAIA, a boutique luxury developer in Dubai, has confirmed that construction across its two active residential developments, La Clé in Al Furjan and La Vue in Nad Al Sheba Gardens, is advancing at full pace, with both projects firmly on track for the scheduled Q2 2027 handover. Despite a complex global environment, MAAIA’s on-site teams continue to maintain strong construction momentum, with each project recording meaningful structural and finishing milestones. Construction at La Clé continues to scale upward rapidly. The building's main structural framework is now 70% complete, and roof preparations are actively underway. Inside the development, interior finishing is moving at

Dubai Holding Real Estate has announced a strategic partnership with Huspy to provide customers of its brands, Nakheel, Meraas and Dubai Properties, with a more seamless and informed home financing experience. Through the partnership, customers will gain access to integrated, end-to-end mortgage guidance throughout the financing journey leading up to handover. The collaboration is designed to help buyers clearly understand their financing options, prepare earlier for key payment milestones and handover requirements, and progress through the final stages with greater clarity and confidence. The initiative will provide dedicated mortgage advisory offering prequalification support and comparative rate insights. Where applicable, customers may also

In alignment with Dubai’s growing urban greening movement and as part of supporting strategic partnerships with the private sector, alongside the recent citywide flame tree initiative launched under the directives of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, Imtiaz Developments has announced a sustainability initiative to plant 10,000 flame trees within its projects across several areas, in collaboration with Dubai Municipality. The initiative will focus on various residential areas across Dubai where the company is developing its residential projects, in