Dubai's most distinguished design and architecture competition returns for its third year, once again spotlighting the city's most extraordinary residences, homes that define how the world's elite live, design, and think about space. Presented by PRIME by betterhomes, Dubai's Top 50 Homes competition has become a benchmark for excellence in residential design, uniting visionary architects, acclaimed interior designers, and discerning homeowners in a shared pursuit of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation. Now in its third edition, the competition continues to grow in scale and influence. In 2024, Dubai's Top 50 Homes received over 400 nominations, generated more than 5 million impressions, and attracted

HOUSE of WELL – a visionary new residential concept redefining luxury and wellness living – officially launched at an exclusive event held at the Bvlgari Hotel Dubai. The event marked the registration and unveiling of the project, drawing celebrities, channel partners, and high-profile investors — and introducing a new benchmark for intentional, community-driven living in the UAE. Located on the prestigious Central Island (A) of the Dubai Islands, HOUSE of WELL is a unique clubhouse-style community designed to nurture physical, mental, and emotional well-being. With an exclusive 77 units across 10 floors, the project offers a boutique living experience that blends quiet

Property Finder, the leading property portal in the MENA region, has released its October 2025 market performance highlights, reporting a moderate slowdown offset by a decrease in primary ready transactions and the off-plan primary segment. A slight cooling in activity for October 2025 is partly influenced by seasonal factors, such as the summer vacation period, but overall performance across consistently strong segments highlight the resilience of the Dubai property market. Primary transactions Despite an 8% decline in value and a 6% drop in volume in October compared to October 2024 the primary sales market remained resilient. In the first 10 months of 2025,

Sobha Realty, a leading global luxury real estate developer, has announced the launch of “The Mirage” at Sobha Central, the latest addition to its flagship mixed-use master development, Sobha Central, primely located on Sheikh Zayed Road. The launch follows the remarkable sales success of the initial towers within Sobha Central, which spans across 1 Million sq. ft.,underscoring strong investor confidence and continued demand for premium residences in one of Dubai’s most sought-after urban lifestyle destinations. Set within a dynamic mixed-use community, The Mirage at Sobha Central introduces a new residential development featuring 677meticulously designed apartments. The tower exemplifies Sobha Realty’s signature craftsmanship,

Dubai’s ultra-luxury real estate segment is being given a new dimension by a AED3 billion portfolio of properties under development in two of the city’s prime neighbourhoods. Avoiding the usual dependence of high-end developers on off-plan sales, each Nordic by fäm mansion and villa is completed before being introduced to the market, focusing on simplicity not opulence. This double break from tradition comes as data from DXBinteract now shows that more than AED140 billion worth of ultra-luxury homes have been launched in Dubai in the last five years. Meanwhile, sales of AED40M+ villas grew from 27 in 2020 to 242 in 2024, with transaction

In a landmark move to strengthen India–UAE economic ties, NBCC (India) Ltd., a Government of India Navratna enterprise with a project portfolio exceeding INR 1.2 trillion (approx. AED 53 billion), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pantheon Elysee Real Estate Development LLC ("Pantheon Development"), one of the UAE's fastest-growing developers with AED 3 billion worth of upcoming residential and mixed-use projects across Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah. The MoU marks a strategic alignment between NBCC's six-decade legacy in large-scale EPC and infrastructure delivery and Pantheon's innovative approach to affordable luxury living. Under the partnership, Pantheon will lead project ideation, financing,

ONE Development, one of the region’s fastest-growing AI-enabled real estate developers, has broken ground on its flagship hospitality project, DO Dubai Islands. The ceremony was attended by the company’s Founder and Chairman, Ali Al Gebely, alongside global music icon and strategic partner, Amr Diab. Managed by DO Hotels & Residences, the project introduces the world’s first AI-powered musical hotel apartments, a concept that merges music, wellness, and intelligent technology into one experience. The development will feature hotel-serviced waterfront apartments and branded residences that combine smart design, wellness-focused amenities, and personalization services powered by AI. The project launches at a time of strong

Global property and advisory firm BlackBrick, founded on over 20 years senior real estate leadership, today reveals the top performing villa communities in Dubai for the next 12 months. The findings, backed by BlackBrick’s client data, are supported with insights as to the key trends driving Dubai’s continual villa demand in Q4 2025. According to Matthew Bate, Founder and CEO of BlackBrick, Dubai’s villa market is entering a new phase of maturity, defined by a more analytical approach to acquisition and investment. BlackBrick’s data point to lifestyle priorities, long-term investment thinking, and genuine end-user demand shaping how, and why, villas are

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced the launch of Azizi Farishta II, its latest premium, metro- and highway-connected residential development in the vibrant and strategically located Al Jaddaf area. The project perfectly encapsulates the harmony between Dubai’s cultural heritage and contemporary design and innovation, offering residents a distinguished lifestyle along the Dubai Creek, at the very center of it all, with seamless access to the city’s major business, leisure, and retail destinations. Azizi Farishta II features premium freehold studios, one-bedroom apartments, and opulent penthouses, all designed to reflect timeless sophistication and comfort. With panoramic views of

Gllit, a leading proptech innovator introducing the next-gen way of buying, selling, and renting property in the UAE, has today rolled out powerful new tools and features that make it easier for every home seller and landlord to create professional-quality property listings and earn more from direct-to-owner transactions. Gllit has launched Expertise-as-a-Service for Marketing offering exclusive smart tools – Gllit TextPro AI and Gllit ImagePro AI – that automate and make it easier and faster to complete professional-quality listings. These features are a direct response to evolving market challenges and underline a deep understanding of a key gap in the market: