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Leading sustainability and wellbeing lifestyle developer Fakhruddin Properties has announced the launch of Treppan Living Privé, an exclusive collection of luxury branded residences on Dubai Islands, designed around vitality, longevity, and future-focused living. Treppan Living Privé is the developer’s third residential launch on Dubai Islands, following the successful delivery of Treppan Living Hatimi and Treppan Living Serenique, further reinforcing Fakhruddin Properties’ position as one of the principal landowners and most active lifestyle developers within the islands masterplan. Comprising just 65 fully furnished, low-density residences, Treppan Living Privé has been intentionally designed to preserve privacy, calm, and long-term wellbeing. The limited collection includes one-bedroom

Binghatti Holding Ltd (“Binghatti Holding”), one of the UAE’s fastest-growing real estate developers, has successfully priced a long five-year USD 500 million benchmark Sukuk under its USD 1.5 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme, in a transaction that was greater than 4.4 times oversubscribed. The Sukuk was priced with a profit rate of 8.375%, equivalent to a spread of 461 basis points over the prevailing five-year US Treasury yield. The transaction attracted strong regional and international demand, with the orderbook peaking at approximately USD 2.46 billion. International investors accounted for 51% of the orderbook, highlighting Binghatti’s growing global investor following and broadening

Danube Properties has announced the launch of Serenz by Danube, a premium residential development designed to elevate contemporary urban living in Dubai. It was officially unveiled by Danube Group’s Founder and Chairman – Rizwan Sajan, Group Managing Director – Adel Sajan, Director of Agency Relationships – Sana Sajan, along with cricket legend and Danube’s Global Ambassador – Brett Lee. Located in the heart of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), the project is envisioned as “A World of Amenities,” combining luxury, wellness, and community-focused living. Rising as an iconic 50 + 25-storey development, Serenz by Danube commands a prime location in JVC between Sheikh Mohammed

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced the launch of Phase II of the Real Estate Tokenisation Project, marking the start of resale activity in the secondary market starting 20 February, in a strategic step that reflects the project’s transition from a pilot phase to a more advanced operational stage, within a regulated model that enhances the real estate market’s readiness for a future driven by advanced technologies. This phase follows the pilot stage launched by the Department in March under the “REES Real Estate Innovation Initiative,” in collaboration with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and strategic partners. During the pilot

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has unveiled The Residences, the first residential development to be launched within the first phase (Phase A) of the newly announced DIFC Zabeel District. The landmark development marks a defining moment in the evolution of DIFC as a fully integrated urban destination. As the first residential development within the Zabeel District, The Residences reflects the meticulous standards for which DIFC is globally recognised, defined by enduring quality and thoughtful design. Developed and overseen by DIFC Developments, the development introduces a refined residential offering that seamlessly integrates work, wellbeing and culture, creating a destination where professional excellence and

Dubai's residential property market entered 2026 with rising transaction volumes and renewed buyer activity. The trend was underpinned by sustained demand for mid-market homes and continued investor participation, according to January data from betterhomes. Residential sales reached AED 55.2 billion (USD 15.0 billion) across 15,764 transactions in January, following a strong close to 2025. Sales value rose 18.7% month-on-month, while transaction volumes increased 8.9%, supported by steady demand and broadly stable pricing. Average sale prices stood at AED 1,924 per square foot, reflecting a marginal 0.25% month-on-month change. Off-plan properties accounted for 67% of transactions, with apartments dominating overall activity. One-bedroom units

With the endorsement and backing of Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Dubai Technology Entrepreneurship Campus (Dtec), Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors® and the world's most active global real estate technology fund, is proud to announce the start of the 2026 REACH MENA programme. The inaugural cohort includes innovative proptech companies from the UAE, Saudi Arabia and India, who marked the accelerator's launch with booth presentations at PropTech Connect, one of the world's largest real estate exhibitions. The programme has been specifically designed to support the wider goals of the UAE Digital Economy Strategy,

Dubai’s ultra-luxury residential real estate market recorded another standout year in 2025, with 2,489 homes sold for more than AED 20 million, highlighting the city’s continued appeal to ultra-high-net-worth individuals from around the world, according to Penthouse.ae. Data from Property Monitor show off-plan properties accounted for 64% (1,604) of these transactions, while ready properties made up the remaining 36% (885). The figures point to growing confidence among buyers in Dubai’s next wave of ultra-prime developments. Palm Jebel Ali emerged as the strongest-performing ultra-luxury location of the year, accounting for 21% of all transactions above AED 20 million. A total of 517 ultra-luxury

Property Finder, the MENA region’s leading property portal, reports a record-breaking start to the year for Dubai’s property market, with a total transaction value increase of 63% year-on-year, hitting AED 72.4 bn - the highest in the emirate’s history - driven by a 90% surge in the primary market, supported by a 38% increase in secondary market values. In terms of total transaction volumes, a 23% year-on-year increase was recorded, fueled by a 42% rise in primary transaction volumes, offsetting a slight drop of 1% in secondary volumes. January starts strongly with rising off-plan demand Off-plan demand in the primary market continues

Tasmeer Indigo Properties has officially unveiled SquareX One, its latest residential development in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), and marked the commencement of construction with a ground-breaking ceremony held on site. The milestone follows the strong market response and near sell-out success of the company's debut project, SquareX Residence, signalling Tasmeer Indigo's transition from concept-led development to execution-focused delivery . Sales for SquareX One are currently underway, supported by a fully operational escrow account, reinforcing the developer's commitment to transparency, regulatory compliance, and investor protection. Enabling works have commenced, with project completion targeted for March 2028, reflecting disciplined construction planning and a