Al Barari, Dubai’s pioneering nature-led community, has officially marked the groundbreaking of The Cape, its final signature residential development, celebrating two decades of visionary craftsmanship and a continued commitment to creating harmonious living environments rooted in nature. The milestone ceremony signals the beginning of a landmark chapter for Al Barari, as The Cape represents the culmination of a 20-year legacy defined by intentional design, wellbeing-focused living, and immersive natural landscapes. Located within Dubai’s green heart, The Cape introduces an enriched lifestyle experience surrounded by lush botanical settings, gentle water features, and curated wellness spaces. Residents will enjoy resort-style amenities including a swimming pool,

When Dubai’s real estate market recorded AED 15.6 billion in transactions in a single day, it was more than a headline-grabbing statistic. It was a clear signal of how far the market has evolved and how structurally resilient it has become. According to data released by the Dubai Land Department, Monday, 26 January marked the highest single-day real estate transaction value in the history of the emirate, achieved through 1,501 transactions in one day. Of this total, AED 11.4 billion came from sales alone, spanning land, residential units, and buildings, alongside substantial mortgage and gift transactions. These figures point to a

Land prices will need to adjust or off-plan prices will rise as 2026 shapes up to be a decisive year for Dubai’s real estate market, according to one of the city’s leading property experts. Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties, expects a clear reduction in new project launches this year, alongside a rise in completed homes entering the market, as developers face growing pressure on profitability and cash flow. “Land prices in Dubai are at historic highs, and developer profitability depends far more on how quickly units sell than on headline margins,” said Al Msaddi. “Sales velocity is becoming the key

The activities of PropTech Connect Middle East 2026 officially kicked off today, Wednesday, under the organisation and supervision of Dubai Land Department (DLD), marking a strategic step that reflects its efforts to implement the vision of the wise leadership and the strategic directions of Dubai and the UAE to reinforce the emirate’s position as a global hub for real estate technology, accelerate digital transformation in the real estate sector, and align with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033. The launch of the event was marked by the presence of senior government leaders,

Ora Developers, a premier name in luxury real estate, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yubi, a global fintech unicorn. This collaboration marks a significant shift in the UAE real estate market, moving from traditional manual financing to a high-tech, AI-driven mortgage ecosystem designed to prioritize buyers convenience and speed. Yubi Mortgage’s unified digital interface shall support mortgage seeking customers of Ora Developers by facilitating: AI-Powered Precision & Smart Matchmaking: Yubi’s platform uses to align customer profiles with specific bank mandates of 25+ Lenders, eliminating guesswork and significantly enhancing approval rates. Instant Pre-approval : By automating routine tasks such as document verification,

Following the strong market visibility generated during its soft launch, Arthouse Hills Arjan has now entered its official vision to market phase with the release of pricing, unit mix and payment plan details to buyers and investors following strong market interest. The AED 550 million development brings the creative and design heritage of Arthouse Hotel New York into one of Dubai’s fastest-growing residential districts through a wellness-focused, amenity-rich residential concept. The project marks the third Arthouse-branded residence in Dubai and is being developed by ADAAN DEVELOPMENTS in partnership with Cledor, the UAE’s official Arthouse Brand Partner, alongside Tuscany Real Estate Development LLC. The development is led by Bhaskara Santosh, Development Manager

Holm Developments has announced the launch of Linea, its second residential project in Jumeirah Garden City, following the strong market performance of its debut development, Holm One. The project was unveiled during an exclusive brokerage appreciation and project reveal event hosted at Burj Al Arab, bringing together key partners from Holm Developments’ brokerage network. The gathering recognised the relationships that supported the company’s early momentum while offering an introduction to Linea and Holm’s next phase of growth. Holm One, launched in November 2025, recorded significant demand from the outset, with more than 50% of inventory booked on the day of launch and

SmartCrowd, a Nawy company, announced today that its tokenised real estate entity, Nawy Shares, has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The approval marks a major milestone in the company's expansion into regulated tokenised real estate and represents the final step before full authorisation, pending the completion of VARA's licensing requirements. This development further strengthens Dubai's position as a global hub for regulated digital assets and innovative financial products, supported by a transparent regulatory framework designed to safeguard investors while enabling responsible innovation. SmartCrowd – which launched MENA's first regulated real estate crowdfunding platform – has been instrumental

Leading UAE-headquartered wellness lifestyle and sustainability developer Fakhruddin Properties has announced the appointment of acclaimed actor, producer, and sports and fitness entrepreneur John Abraham as its official Wellness Ambassador for Treppan Living, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued evolution as a pioneer of future-ready, wellbeing-centric residential communities. Treppan Living is Fakhruddin Properties’ wellbeing lifestyle brand and proprietary wellness, sustainability and smart-living ecosystem. Designed at a systems level, Treppan Living incorporates advanced air and water solutions, biophilic architecture, energy-efficient infrastructure, AI-enabled smart technology and digital intelligence to promote healthier living and support measurable wellbeing and long-term environmental performance. Recognised globally for

The current sales orderbook of One Broker Group, a Dubai-based exclusive real estate advisory, has exceeded Dh29 billion across 16 projects, including 12 real estate and 4 hospitality projects with a development value of Dh20 billion. This put the company in pole position in the UAE’s high-growth real estate market. It has also acquired a sizeable chunk in the hospitality real estate market where it is currently marketing four branded luxury hospitality projects with a combined development value reaching Dh9 billion in the UAE. One Broker Group is working with some prestigious global hospitality brands such as JW Marriott, W Hotels, DoubleTree by Hilton and The Luxury Collection – in Dubai and Ras Al