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Stage Properties has announced The Grand Property Show 2025, a two-day real estate showcase set to take place on 22–23 November 2025 at Fairmont The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Expected to be one of Dubai’s most comprehensive and high-value real estate events of the year, the show will gather 25+ of the UAE’s leading developers under one roof, offering attendees unprecedented access to exclusive offers available only during the event. At the heart of The Grand Property Show 2025 are its event-only incentives, which include exclusive price advantages, special payment plans, priority access to pre-launch inventory,

Award-winning construction and design firm DMDC has announced a strategic partnership with Residual.ae to deliver Dubai's first renovate-to-resell model: an investment approach that removes the financial burden from villa owners and promises untapped earnings through free renovations. The partnership has already secured four high-profile renovation contracts on Palm Jumeirah villas, with a combined current value of US $50 million. Upon completion of full structural upgrades, MEP replacements, and ultra-luxury interior redesigns, the portfolio is projected to reach US $100 million in resale value. This four-villa award brings DMDC's signed project value to over Dh220 million in the past 10 months, with expectations to

Pantheon Development, one of Dubai’s leading real estate developers, renowned for its commitment to affordable luxury, has officially broken ground on VOXA. This AED 800 million premium mixed-use development will fundamentally change the modern business and residential living in Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT). VOXA is a dynamic destination where work, life, and leisure will coexist in perfect balance, introducing a new era of smart, connected, and experience-driven living in Dubai. The groundbreaking ceremony, held last week, was attended by Mr. Kalpesh Kinariwala, Founder, Pantheon Development, alongside senior management, and key project partners, including Al Khawaja Engineering Consultants (KWEC) and the appointed

The dollar managed to hold on rather well last week, considering that the only economic data point out of the US in weeks (September inflation) undershot expectations and all but guaranteed cuts at the next two Federal Reserve meetings. The Yen provided the only real excitement among G10 currencies, as fears of fiscal and monetary loosening brought on by the Takaichi administration continue to take their toll on the currency. On the positive side, the week's winner was the Chilean peso, up on hopes of a conservative victory in the upcoming presidential election and a rebound in copper prices. Enrique Díaz-Álvarez,

Property Finder, the MENA region’s leading property platform, has announced a strategic partnership and investment in Keyper, the UAE’s leading rent-now-pay-monthly solution. In a first for the region’s property sector, Keyper’s rent-in-installments technology will be fully integrated into the Property Finder app and website, giving residents the ability to pay rent monthly rather than in large upfront cheques. It’s a major step forward for the UAE’s rental landscape. Traditionally, annual rent is paid in one to four cheques, creating financial pressure for many residents and limiting access to homes that truly fit their needs. Keyper’s system already enables thousands of tenants to

KORA Properties, the real estate development arm of APPCORP Holding, the parent company of the Apparel Group, has announced the launch of IL VENTO, an architectural icon that will deliver luxury apartments in Dubai Maritime City – the new waterfront community that will become a hub of cruise and leisure tourism in Dubai. IL VENTO, which means ‘The Wind’ in Italian, draws inspiration from the fluid grace and free spirit of waterfront living. The tower embodies timeless elegance and modern sophistication, offering residents a world-class waterfront lifestyle that is just minutes away from Dubai’s key landmarks. With IL VENTO, waterfront living couldn’t

DAMAC Properties, the region’s leading private luxury real estate developer with a growing global portfolio, has launched DAMAC Islands 2, its seventh master community in Dubai that redefines waterfront living.Following the phenomenal success of DAMAC Islands, DAMAC Islands 2 brings the rhythm of the tropics to the heart of Dubai; blending lush landscapes, crystal lagoons, and wellness-driven design inspired by eight dream destinations: Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Cuba, Maui, Mauritius, and Tahiti.Wellness pavilions, floating decks, open-air spas, and nature-inspired retreats provide residents with a rare sense of calm within the urban environment, where horizontal development is rare. Amira Sajwani, Managing Director,

Dubai's most anticipated design and architecture competition has entered its third year, opening nominations for the 2025 edition. Presented by PRIME by betterhomes, Dubai's Top 50 Homes celebrates the residences that capture the art of modern living through creativity, innovation, and design excellence. Submissions are now open at top50homes.com for homeowners, architects, and interior designers seeking to have their work recognised among Dubai's most remarkable addresses. Defining a new era in design The 2025 edition was unveiled at an exclusive launch event attended by leading figures from Dubai's property, design, and architecture industries. A highlight of this year's reveal was the announcement of DHB Holding

Once defined by its airport and Expo 2020 legacy, Dubai South is rapidly becoming one of Dubai’s most attractive residential destinations for end-users and investors. Affordable pricing, robust rental yields, and large-scale infrastructure projects are shifting the area from a long-term vision into a present-day reality for families and professionals seeking connected, value-driven living. Industry data highlights the transformation; in the first five months of 2025, property deals in Dubai South surpassed AED 15 billion, while across Dubai nearly 59,000 transactions worth AED 170 billion were logged in Q3 alone. Further growth is expected as the Dubai Metro Blue Line extension

Al Ghurair Development, the evolution of Al Ghurair's real estate arm, has unveiled its premium freehold residential portfolio with The Weave in Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai. Designed in collaboration with award-winning Australian architect Joe Adsett on his first Middle East project, the launch reflects Al Ghurair's ongoing contribution to the city's urban fabric and its continued growth as one of the region's most trusted developers. Guided by Al Ghurair's purpose of 'In pursuit of better', the division was established to create residential ecosystems that unite functionality, quality and distinctive design. Representing the next generation of real estate development for the family,