Zoya Developments has commenced construction of Calisi, its latest AED 80 million residential project in Dubai South, just 30 days after its official launch. The milestone reflects the company’s focus on maintaining efficient development timelines and moving projects swiftly from planning and sales to on-site execution. It also marks a further expansion of Zoya Developments’ presence in Dubai South, a district experiencing sustained growth driven by ongoing infrastructure investment, the expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport and increasing connectivity to key economic hubs across the emirate. As demand for residential property in the area continues to rise, Dubai South is attracting

Expo City Dubai has signed an agreement with Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, to introduce tailored mortgage and home financing solutions designed to support buyers across its diverse residential portfolio. The partnership reflects strong long-term momentum in Dubai’s residential real estate sector, with increasing demand for structured financing solutions – including for ready-to-handover and off-plan properties – designed to facilitate the different stages of an investor’s home ownership journey. Available to all buyers of Expo City Dubai properties, subject to standard banking and regulatory requirements, the partnership simplifies the transaction process,

Dubai Holding Real Estate has introduced a dedicated Golden Visa and investor residency facilitation service at the Meraas and Nakheel sales centre, creating a more seamless journey for eligible property investors purchasing across its portfolio. The service brings residency guidance directly into the property sales journey, enabling customers to receive in-person support on eligibility, documentation and application requirements at the same destination where they select their home. Applications will be handled by an accredited visa service provider, with Meraas and Nakheel acting strictly as facilitators. This new facilitation service covers key residency pathways available to property investors, including the 10-year UAE Golden

Tomorrow World Properties has officially appointed SKR Building and Contracting (SKR) as the main contractor for its new premium development Tomorrow 166, located on Dubai Islands. The milestone agreement follows a formal signing ceremony held at the developer's Sales Gallery in Ubora Tower, Business Bay. The appointment marks a strategic milestone in Tomorrow World Properties' expansion into Dubai's high demand luxury waterfront sector and signals the official start of construction. For the developer, however, the significance of the moment lay less in the announcement itself than in the decision behind it. Even amid heightened regional tension and the rising cost of construction

The gap between what UAE buyers expect to pay and what sellers are asking narrowed again in May 2026, according to the latest Property Finder analysis. The share of buyers expecting prices to fall eased to 63%, down from a peak of more than 70% immediately following the onset of the conflict - a second consecutive monthly decline - while sellers' advertised prices held close to where they were before the conflict. Before the conflict, buyers were fairly evenly divided on where prices were heading. In Property Finder's January–February 2026 consumer sentiment poll, buyers were split almost three ways: 36% expected

District Real Estate (DRE), the UAE property intelligence and advisory firm operating across Abu Dhabi and Dubai since 2014, today announced the full launch of its next-generation platform at districtuae.com, anchored by Dhabi AI — a conversational property intelligence advisor built exclusively on verified UAE market data. Following a period of regional disruption earlier this year, official figures from the Dubai Land Department confirmed Q1 2026 total transactions reached AED 252 billion, up 31% year-on-year, while ADREC recorded its highest quarterly performance on record — AED 66 billion in transaction value, a 160.7% increase on the same period in 2025. "Markets test

In a real estate market defined by rapid delivery and high volume, a gap persists between the promise of luxury and the reality at handover, especially in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). BAMX Developments, a global real estate developer specialising in modern luxury residential and commercial spaces, has positioned itself to address that gap by placing build quality and delivery at the centre of its UAE strategy and setting a new benchmark in the industry. Building on a promise of quality without compromise, BAMX Developments continues to strengthen its position in the UAE through a model grounded in discipline, transparency, and

Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has released the next phase of Palm Central Private Residences on Palm Jebel Ali, reflecting continued demand for premium beachfront living within one of Dubai’s most ambitious coastal destinations. The latest phase introduces 222 residences across three low- to mid-rise buildings, comprising a curated selection of one- to four-bedroom apartments and four- to five-bedroom townhouses. The launch builds on the strong market response to the initial release in October 2025, reinforcing Palm Jebel Ali’s position as a highly sought-after new waterfront address in the region. Designed to capture the essence of contemporary waterfront living,

Luxury developer Keturah says Dubai's new civility initiatives will reinforce the emirate's position as a global leader in how a city can improve everyday life for residents. The Dubai Civility Committee has confirmed plans to introduce a Civility Guidebook and new guidelines for celebrating different occasions, as part of a wider drive to improve public behaviour, the city's appearance and its overall standard of civility. The programme also includes work on an integrated city lighting plan and a wider review of the city experience to set standards and systems required to design the world’s most civilised urban experience. Talal M. Al Gaddah, CEO

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Decree No. (16) of 2026 on the Board of Directors of the Dubai Real Estate Corporation, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai. According to the Decree, Hesham Abdullah Al Qassim will serve as Vice Chairman of the Board. Other members of the Board include: His Excellency Mohamed Hadi Ahmed Al Hussaini, Rashid Mohammed Rashid Al Mutawa, Shoaib Mir Hashem Khoory, Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla, and Rashed