Short Stay Circle, a growing community for short-term rental operators, hospitality founders, and service providers, has announced the official launch of the UAE's first curated membership programme and accompanying digital hub today, December 15th, designed exclusively for the short-stay and guest experience sector. The membership and hub aim to bring structure, visibility, and trusted collaboration to a space that has until now largely operated in silos. With trust at its core, the initiative reflects Short Stay Circle's founding mission: to connect credible people, services, and ideas that elevate guest experiences across the UAE and beyond. Membership is now open across three tiers, beginning with the Individual Member category,

Momentum remained strong for Dubai’s real estate market in November, with capital inflows and activity levels substantially higher than the same month last year. After a slight cooling of the market in October, November’s combined primary and secondary sales reached around AED 64.4 bn, representing a 49% year-on-year increase in total transaction value. This uplift is anchored in a sharp acceleration of the primary market (105% YoY), complemented by steady growth in the secondary segment (9% YoY). Transaction volumes mirrored this strength. Overall sales transactions were up 31% YoY, driven by a 67% rise in primary deals, while secondary transactions recorded

Nabni Developments has officially begun construction on Nabni Avenue 7, its newest premium residential development located in Dubai’s Al Furjan district, one of the city’s fastest-growing communities. The latest release in Nabni’sAvenue-branded series of residences – and its flagship, is designed as a showcase for elevated urban living while presenting a contemporary, sophisticated aesthetic with discreet Emirati design accents.It joins the developer’s Avenue 1–6 buildings and brings total investment in Al Furjan to AED 800 million. Due for handover in August 2027, the 12-storey mid-rise building (ground + podium + 10) offers a total of 166 one, two and three-bedroom units ranging

As Dubai continues to redefine global benchmarks for luxury real estate and lifestyle-led development, CDS Developments is emerging as a key contributor to the next chapter of waterfront living through its strategic focus on Dubai Islands. Building on more than 25 years of international experience since 1999 and a legacy rooted in European craftsmanship, CDS Developments is bringing a refined, quality-first approach to one of Dubai’s most anticipated coastal destinations. Dubai Islands is rapidly gaining recognition as the city’s next landmark waterfront address; a destination that combines expansive coastlines, integrated communities, and proximity to the heart of Dubai. For CDS Developments, the

Alpago Design & Build, part of Alpago Group, and market leader in the ultra-high-end luxury sector, is proud to unveil its latest beachfront villa – Curve DiLusso, showcasing the epitome of ultra-luxury living on the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. The opulent villa underscores Alpago Group’s commitment to delivering exquisite craftsmanship and timeless beauty in one of Dubai’s most iconic districts. Nestled in Frond C on the Palm Jumeirah, the elegant beachfront property is estimated at AED 95 million, reinforcing the Group’s continued influence in shaping Dubai’s ultra-luxury landscape. This exceptional villa reflects a sculpted design, redefined by the Alpago Design & Build experts. At

Dubai's flourishing commercial real estate sector is heading for a major reset which will see a two-tier office market emerge by 2028, with older buildings facing pressure as new Grade A properties command premium pricing. While commercial real estate has seen significant growth this year, climbing 77.9% in terms of sales value and 35.1%in transaction volume over the first 11 months, for more than 15 years it has not kept pace with the residential market in adopting luxury design and construction quality. "Since 2008, Dubai has not seen a real new generation of office buildings," said Firs Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm

Property Finder, MENA’s leading real estate search platform, launches the first-of-its-kind Home Valuation feature with a six-month forecast. Designed to bring greater confidence and transparency to property decisions, the tool equips buyers, investors, homeowners, and renters with data-backed home valuation estimates to help them better understand a property’s market value today and in six months’ time. Exclusively available through the Property Finder app, the feature delivers AI-powered home value estimates that go beyond traditional valuation tools. It combines proprietary data, market sentiment and insights to predict the value of a property, leveraging what the company calls, “human powered AI” - a

Palma Development, one of the pioneering developers in the UAE real estate industry, has awarded an AED 760 million construction contract to Khansaheb Civil Engineering to deliver the West Residence, a 46-storey tower, which represents phase 1 within Serenia District at Jumeirah Islands. The appointment extends a trusted partnership that began over a decade ago, reflecting Palma’s commitment to working with top-tier partners capable of delivering complex residential projects to world-classstandards. The Serenia District development is valued at AED 5 billion and features six integrated towers, centred around six unique lifestyle zones of the community: the Serenia Signature Clubhouse, Health and

BT Properties marks its first year in the UAE with a high‑profile celebration at Coca-Cola Arena, shining the spotlight on the strong market response and it’s achievements to its flagship master community, WAADA, in Dubai South. The event was headlined by a live performance by the global pop sensation Maroon 5, drawing government officials, investors, brokers and senior industry figures for an evening that blended live entertainment with a clear message: WAADA is rapidly emerging as one of Dubai South’s defining residential destinations and a key pillar of BT Properties’ regional growth strategy. Unveiled on 27 May, WAADA was positioned from the

Binghatti is proud to announce a landmark achievement in the region’s luxury real estate sector with the sale of the most expensive penthouse in Dubai and the Middle East, valued at AED 550 million, at the iconic Bugatti Residences by Binghatti. The historic transaction was concluded by Binghatti’s Chief Sales Officer Abdullah Binghatti, setting a new world record for Dubai’s real estate market and achieves the highest price per square foot ever recorded in Business Bay, reaching AED 11,650 per sq.ft. Commenting on the achievement, Chairman Muhammad Binghatti states “Year to date, we have achieved the number-one position in Dubai’s real estate