A series of international roadshows conducted over the past 12 months by Dubai-based developer Object 1 has revealed rising global interest in the emirate’s real estate market. With more than 100 events held across key regions including Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, the initiative has uncovered important trends around investor motivations, priorities, and market shifts as global appetite for Dubai property continues to grow. Some of the key decision-making factors among investors included the potential for strong ROI, flexible payment plans, high-quality furnishing, and access to modern amenities and smart home technology. Strong demand was observed from investors in Iran, Turkey, and

Driven | Forbes Global Properties has officially opened the doors to its new headquarters in Downtown Dubai, just steps from Burj Khalifa. Spanning 43,000 square feet across two floors, the space is now the largest real estate office in the city, a reflection of the company’s growth and evolution in recent years. The move follows its landmark AED 505 million acquisition of Emaar Square Building 3 in November last year. The new headquarters underscores the company’s long-term vision for the UAE market. As Dubai continues to evolve as a global real estate hub, Driven Properties is positioning itself at the forefront

Binghatti Holding Ltd (“Binghatti Holding”), one of the UAE’s leading luxury real estate developers, announces the launch of Binghatti Capital Limited (“Binghatti Capital”), a Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) based asset management firm with plans to target the management of about USD1 billion in Shariah-compliant private credit and real estate strategies. Binghatti Capital has been authorized by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, the independent regulator for financial services conducted in or from DIFC, the leading financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South-East Asia region. Binghatti Capital is licensed to engage only with professional clients. Within Binghatti Capital’s real estate strategy,

Palma Development, one of the pioneering developers in the UAE real estate industry, has announced the appointment of APCC Piling & Marine Contracting to commence shoring and piling works at West Residence, the first residential tower within Serenia District, its AED 5 billion master-planned community located in Jumeirah Islands. Spanning more than 600,000 sq. ft. of land with a total built-up area of 3.5 million sq. ft., Serenia District will be delivered in phases and will comprise six distinct towers integrated around an immersive lifestyle offering. Residents will benefit from a dedicated lifestyle building, the Serenia Signature Clubhouse, an amenity-rich podium level, the Serenity Lake, and extensive landscaping that promotes wellness, leisure, and community connection. Designed by Nikken Sekkei, Japan’s leading architectural firm

Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with investments in more than 30 countries, and Select Group, a leading multi-discipline real estate development and investment group along with its long-standing JV partner Emirates Strategic Investments Company LLC (ESIC), have entered a strategic agreement to develop landmark projects at two of the most iconic locations in Dubai – Palm Jebel Ali and Dubai Design District (d3). The milestone agreement marks Dubai Holding’s first strategic land sale with a third-party developer at Palm Jebel Ali, underscoring its commitment to unlocking long-term value across its world-class master developments. This landmark transaction reinforces a shared

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has been declared ‘Developer of the Month’ by Dubizzle, one of the region’s most prominent real estate platforms. The recognition celebrates Azizi’s impactful contributions to shaping Dubai’s skyline, its diverse project portfolio, and its continued commitment to quality and innovation in luxury living. Dubizzle, a subsidiary of EMPG and one of the most visited property portals, launched the Developer of the Month initiative to highlight the country’s most trusted and performance-driven real estate developers. The monthly award is based on internal data analytics and editorial curation, celebrating developers with proven records of

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has been honored with the distinguished ‘Master Developer of the Year’ award at BNC Publishing’s 2025 Pillars of Real Estate Awards, held at the Habtoor Palace Dubai. The award was received by Mr. Tizian H. G. Raab, Head of Public Relations & Communications and Advisor to the Group CEO. The accolade highlights Azizi’s outstanding contributions to Dubai’s urban transformation through master planned communities such as Azizi Riviera – its French Mediterranean-inspired, 16,000-home project in MBR City; Azizi Venice – its AED 30 billion master-planned waterfront community in Dubai South,built entirely on one

Dubai South Properties has announced the launch of Hayat, a new luxury master-planned community spanning 10 million square feet. The development is located in the Golf District at Dubai South, near the existing terminal of Al Maktoum International Airport.Hayat is envisioned as an integrated, wellness-inspired community that promotes balanced and practical living while embracing the beauty of its natural surroundings. Hayat by Dubai South will feature approximately 2,500 residential units, including townhouses, semi-attached and standalone villas, mansions, apartments, and hotel apartments, with layouts ranging from one to five bedrooms. The spacious homes are thoughtfully designed with minimalist architecture, offering residents flexibility,

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that Emirati citizens interested in joining the ‘Dubai Real Estate Broker Programme’ can now register via a dedicated link on its official website. This follows strong interest since the programme’s launch, which has already drawn a significant number of citizens keen to enter the real estate brokerage sector. The initiative continues reinforcing its role as a strategic platform for increasing national talent participation in this key industry. In this context, Dubai Land Department calls on developers and real estate brokers, particularly those who have not had the opportunity to join the Dubai Real Estate Broker

Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has announced a new phase of City Walk Crestlane, the waterside residential development with panoramic views, launched earlier this year. This phase demonstrates the strong investor response to City Walk Crestlane, reinforcing Meraas’ position as a developer redefining urban living in Dubai through thoughtfully designed, lifestyle-led communities. Comprising two residential towers with a total of 198 premium units, the new phase of City Walk Crestlane offers a sophisticated approach to modern living. With views of the Dubai skyline, the aspirational development features a collection of contemporary one- to three-bedroom apartments, four-bedroom duplexes with