Dubai’s Waterfront Real Estate Boom Continues: Breez By Danube Positioned For 10–15% Annual Capital Appreciation
Waterfront properties in Dubai are expected to experience significant appreciation over the next five years, with growth rates reaching as high as 15–20% annually. Leading this momentum is Breez by Danube, a luxury waterfront development set to redefine Dubai Maritime City with its prime location, 40+ resort-style amenities, fully furnished apartments, and unbeatable pricing starting at just USD 381,000 with a 1% per month payment plan. Offering panoramic ocean views and close proximity to Dubai’s key destinations, Breez presents a rare ownership opportunity in one of the city’s most prestigious waterfront locations. This makes it an excellent choice for both homeowners
Lighthouse Properties Records A Full Sell-Out On Its First Launch
Lighthouse Properties has announced the complete sell-out of Arthouse Private Residences, marking the master broker’s first launch as a strategic partner to Clédor Developments and Viva Development. The sell-out underscores Lighthouse Properties’ focus on limited-scale residential projects in low-density, well-connected communities. With a total of 120 units and completion targeted for Q1 2028, the development achieved full sell-out shortly after launch, supported by Lighthouse Properties’ established broker partner ecosystem and growing investor confidence in thoughtfully positioned lifestyle developments. Marwan Al Kindi, Founder and CEO of Lighthouse Properties, said: “Arthouse Private Residences reflects the type of projects we prioritize – developments with a defined concept,
Engel & Völkers 2025 Annual Report Highlights Dubai’s Strongest Year On Record As Market Enters A More Sustainable Growth Phase
Engel & Völkers Middle East, a leader in premium residential and commercial real estate services, has released its 2025 Annual Market Report, positioning the year as a defining moment in Dubai’s real estate evolution. 2025 delivered the highest levels of transaction volume and value ever recorded, while also marking a transition in market dynamics. After several years of rapid expansion, Dubai is now moving into a phase characterised by deeper participation, broader demand, and more measured, sustainable growth, anchored by strong fundamentals and long-term confidence. “2025 was a defining year for Dubai’s real estate market. It delivered exceptional scale and confidence,
Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer Programme Helps Over 2,000 Residents Become Homeowners In 6 Months Since Launch
Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer (FTHB) Programme is accelerating the path to home ownership for residents across the emirate, having already enabled over 2,000 residents to purchase their first home in the last 6 months and driving more than AED3.25 billion in residential property sales, according to the latest figures from the Dubai Land Department (DLD). Launched in July 2025, the FTHB Programme was developed jointly by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and DLD to make home ownership more accessible for residents of all nationalities and income levels by bringing together government partners, developers, and financial institutions to offer
Azizi Developments Reaches 50% Construction Completion At Creek Views III
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced that construction at Creek Views III, itsluxury development on the shores of the iconic Dubai Creek in Dubai Healthcare City, has now reached 50%. The project is on track for its delivery in Q2 2026. Structural works have been completed, with blockwork reaching 95% and internal plastering at 75%. MEP works have progressed to 59%, while HVAC installations have attained 67%. Façade works are currently 35% complete, elevator installations stand at 20%, and tiling works 16%. Overall finishes across the development have got to 39%. A total of 610 personnel
ZāZEN Properties Enters Dubai South With New Residential Community
ZāZEN Properties is preparing to introduce a new residential development in Dubai South, reflecting an expansion of its portfolio into one of Dubai’s most actively evolving residential districts. As part of this move, the developer has appointed Vida Bricks as the exclusive sales partner for the project, bringing on board a brokerage aligned with ZāZEN’s positioning and approach to the market. The project reflects ZāZEN’s continued focus on thoughtful planning, privacy, and livability, while responding to the planning dynamics and urban fabric of Dubai South. Dubai South has emerged as a key contributor to Dubai’s real estate momentum in 2025, underpinned
Union Properties And Hypermedia Sign Landmark Partnership To Build MotorCity’s Next-Generation Smart Media Network
Union Properties PJSC (“Union Properties” or “the Company”) (DFM symbol: UPP) has entered into a landmark exclusive partnership with Hypermedia, the UAE’s most advanced smart DOOH and retail media company, to transform the media infrastructure of MotorCity, one of the Dubai’s most distinctive, motorsport-inspired destinations. Through this long-term collaboration, Hypermedia, a subsidiary of W Group Holding, will design, build, and operate a next-generation media network that seamlessly blends cutting-edge technology with iconic architectural forms. The transformation will introduce 3 landmark hoardings, 4 architecturally designed digital gateways, and 24 intelligent two-faced smart MUPIs, creating a premium, strategically curated ecosystem that amplifies brand
Sobha Realty Concludes FY 2025 With AED 30 Billion In Sales, Marking 30% Growth Over 2024
Sobha Realty, a leading global luxury real estate developerrenowned for its commitment to exceptional quality and innovation, has announced its year-end sales figures forFY 2025 atotalAED 30billion, cementing the company’s status as one of the most influential real estate developersin the Gulf. Driven by a series of landmark achievements across sales performance, masterplan development, sustainability, and international expansion, the 2025 sales figures represent an uptick of30 per cent year-on-year. The increased growth reflects sustained momentum in the UAE’s luxury real estate market and the strength of Sobha Realty’s diversified portfolio. A significant portion of this strong performance came fromthe company’s expanding
Dubai’s Waterfront Real Estate Boom Continues: Breez By Danube Positioned For 10–15% Annual Capital Appreciation
Waterfront properties in Dubai are expected to experience significant appreciation over the next five years, with growth rates reaching as high as 15–20% annually. Leading this momentum is Breez by Danube, a luxury waterfront development set to redefine Dubai Maritime City with its prime location, 40+ resort-style amenities, fully furnished apartments, and unbeatable pricing starting at just USD 381,000 with a 1% per month payment plan. Offering panoramic ocean views and close proximity to Dubai’s key destinations, Breez presents a rare ownership opportunity in one of the city’s most prestigious waterfront locations. This makes it an excellent choice for both homeowners and
Amira Sajwani Leads DAMAC To AED 36bln In 2025 Sales, Ranking First Among Dubai’s Private Developers
Amira Sajwani, Managing Director, DAMAC Properties, the largest private real estate developer in the UAE and the Middle East, has announced the beginning of “a new era”, following a record year with sales reaching AED 36 billion. DAMAC Properties is ranked the No.1 private developer in the UAE, capping a year of growth, steered by visionary leadership and robust fundamentals. Amira Sajwani, Managing Director, said: “2026 marks a new era for DAMAC. Our focus is clear: delivering dream homes for families with the highest quality standards in the market. This next chapter will also be defined by landmark new projects and global