“With Mercedes-Benz Places, we transfer the unique DNA of our brand into holistic, customer-centric and connected living spaces. This project sets a new benchmark for exclusive, integrated urban living. We are celebrating 140 years of company history this year – a legacy only few can look back at. Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City marks the first time we apply it at true urban scale: an entire living environment, a city within a city, that bears our unmistakable identity.” Axel Harries, Head of Global Service and Parts, Mercedes-Benz AG “Our collaboration with Mercedes-Benz continues to evolve beyond individual buildings into a fully integrated Masterplan

DECA has commenced construction on Avana Residences, its latest residential development located within Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), following an official groundbreaking ceremony held on January 10. Piling works and construction contracts are currently underway following an on-site groundbreaking ceremony held this month, signalling the transition from planning to active construction. Designed as a wellness-led, amenity-driven residential development, Avana Residences comprises a collection of studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, with completion scheduled for Q4 2027. The project reflects DECA’s continued focus on delivering thoughtfully planned communities that prioritise liveability, long-term value, and quality of execution within one of Dubai’s fastest-growing residential districts. Construction

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has concluded 2025 with a strong sales and construction performance, underpinned by sustained demand throughoutits mixed-use developments. During the year, the developer achieved total unit sales valued at AED 16 billion, reinforcing its position as one of Dubai’s most active private developers. Building on this momentum, Azizi has set a sales target of AED 30 billion for 2026. Last year, Azizi recorded extensive construction progress across its portfolio. Over those 12 months, the developer constructed 12,569,578 square feet of built-up area over 741 floors, with over 869,416 cubic metres of concrete poured

Arada has unveiled Inaura, an urbanfitness-ledhospitality and residences concept, with its debut development,Inaura Downtown, set to launch sales by the end of January.Inaura is centred on the concept of kinetic wellness, which aims to integrate movement, balance and everyday wellbeing into the rhythm of city life. Designed by renowned Dutch architectural firm MVRDV, Inaura’s first location is a striking new addition to the Downtown Dubai skyline. Over 200 metres tall and 42 floors high, the tower’s main architectural feature is a distinctive central orb structure that plays host to a social and dining space granting residents and visitors a 360-degree view

JAD Global Real Estate Development, a UAE-based developer focused on holistic wellness, launched J188, its latest residential project in Dubai, offering elevated urban living spaces at the intersection of the emirate's heritage and modern skyline. Incorporating neuroarchitecture elements, the AED240 million J188 development is designed to create a seamlessly serene home environment while simultaneously energizing the lifestyles of its residents. The announcement follows the successful sell-out of JAD Global's earlier residential project, 171 Garden Heights and comes alongside the introduction of JAD 288, a three-building community in Jumeirah Garden City. The value of JAD Global's Dubai real estate investment portfolio now

In a move that underscores the growing influence of Proptech in luxury real estate, SmartCrowd has shattered records with the AED 24 million sale of a three-bedroom Canal Cove villa on Dubai's world famous Palm Jumeirah, after purchasing the property for only AED 11.3 million a year ago. The transaction not only marks the highest recorded price for a Canal Cove villa but also demonstrates the power of data-driven investment strategies in one of the world's most competitive property markets. Breaking the previous record of AED 18.5 million by 30%, the villa sold for AED 24 million, giving SmartCrowd investors over 25%

Union Properties PJSC (“Union Properties” or “the Company”) (DFM symbol: UPP) has announced the launch of Mirdad Tower 2, a signature residential tower within its AED 2 billion Mirdad master-planned development in Dubai’s Motor City. Rising G+31 floors, the tower reinforces Union Properties’ long-term vision to deliver design-led, lifestyle-centric communities aligned with Dubai’s evolving urban landscape. Mirdad Tower 2 introduces a thoughtfully curated mix of studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments, complemented by a limited collection of loft residences. Designed as a contemporary vertical community, the tower reflects a balanced approach to modern living, combining architectural refinement, functional layouts, and

R.Evolution reveals the architectural concept for Eywa Way of Water, the second chapter in the Eywa Collection, the World’s First Regenerative Civilization Platform, and a bold evolution of luxury living in Dubai. Rising along the Dubai Water Canal, this luxury development is conceived as a holistic living ecosystem, where water, air, light, energy, and architecture come together to elevate the human experience. Inspired by the intelligence, beauty and rhythm of the ocean, Eywa Way of Water transcends conventional real estate. Every element has been purposefully designed to support health, balance and longevity, positioning the project among the most wellness-driven, regenerative, and

BCD Global, the international expansion platform of the leading global developers BCD Group, has announced its formal entry into the Middle East, naming Dubai as its regional headquarters as it accelerates its next phase of global growth. Over seven decades, the BCD Group has delivered over 155 million square feet of real estate across more than 300 residential, mixed-use and large-scale developments in seven countries. Building on that legacy, BCD Global will lead the group’s international ambitions from the UAE – a market, the company’s founders say, is defined by economic stability, capital access, regulatory clarity, and future-ready urban planning. “Dubai represents

Al-Futtaim Real Estate (AFRE) has announced the launch of its highly anticipated new development, Al Badia Villas, a premium new residential leasing project offering 107 smart, modern, 3- to 5-bedroom homes. Delivered by Al-Futtaim Contracting, the project underscores the Al-Futtaim Real Estate’s ability to execute developments in-house, ensuring superior quality, design integrity and seamless management across every stage of the project lifecycle. Set amidst three hectares of parks in the heart of Dubai Festival City, this development is smart by design and elegant by nature, redefining high-end living by combining innovative features, sustainability, and unparalleled connectivity. Designed with families in mind, Al