Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has commenced work on master-planned workforce communities across Dubai and Sharjah, designed to house 31,000+ personnel upon full completion. Backed by an active worker welfare and ESG agenda, the developments re-engineer conventional industrial housing by integrating primary healthcare, dedicated vocational training centres, indoor wellness facilities, and comprehensive dining infrastructure directly within each residential cluster. The programme is headlined by a 20,000+ resident master community in Al Sajaa, Sharjah, featuring 36 residential buildings supported by four decentralized neighbourhood hubs, five medical clinics, a pharmacy, and a central supermarket. To foster personal growth […]

SAMANA Developers has announced the launch of SAMANA COLLECTA, its new premium real estate brand, marking the next phase of the company’s growth and its expansion into premium, lifestyle-led development. Having established itself among Dubai’s top 10 developers and launched 54 projects in Dubai alone, SAMANA is now creating a dedicated platform for a more selective portfolio of developments defined by distinctive locations, state-of-the-art design, international brand collaborations and highly curated residential experiences. SAMANA COLLECTA is built around a “life first” philosophy — choosing locations not simply for their address, but for the life they can enable. The company plans […]

In the presence of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), Founder & Managing Director of Emaar Properties Mohamed Alabbar revealed that Emaar’s sales backlog – the value of property sales yet to be recognised as revenue – stood at around AED180 billion, while indicating its collection rate reached 98% like last year, recovering from a temporary decline during the regional tension. Speaking at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) on Thursday, he cited the figures as evidence of sustained customer confidence in the UAE, crediting the country’s stability and […]

Zoya Developments has marked the groundbreaking of Elinor by Zoya, its AED 104 million residential development in Dubai South, officially commencing construction after the project sold out in less than two weeks from launch. Elinor generated strong demand from both end users and investors following its launch, with the entire project selling out in under two weeks. The sales milestone was achieved through Zoya Developments’ exclusive partnership with First Prime Properties, highlighting growing market interest in well-positioned residential developments within Dubai South. The groundbreaking of Elinor marks another key milestone in Zoya Developments’ expansion journey. Within two years of entering the Dubai […]

Tomorrow World Properties is expanding its prestigious portfolio with The Bay Interiors by Missoni, a branded residential project on Dubai Islands that marks another milestone in the company’s growth. Developed in collaboration with globally renowned Italian fashion house Missoni, the project is now entering its pre-launch phase. Within Island A, The Bay occupies an exceptionally rare position directly on the main marina, immediately adjacent to the main yacht club. As the final unlaunched plot along this prominent stretch, the project represents a unique opportunity within Dubai Islands, particularly as opportunities in the most established and strategically positioned locations become increasingly […]

ME Dubai by Meliá has secured its place among the Middle East’s leading hotels, earning a coveted spot in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards alongside a series of prestigious international and regional recognitions. The latest accolades celebrate ME Dubai by Meliá for its distinctive approach to hospitality, where art, architecture, gastronomy, and guest experiences come together. In the 2026 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, ME Dubai ranked #10 amongst the best hotels in the Middle East, achieving an impressive guest satisfaction score of 94%. Voted for by readers of the internationally recognised travel publication, the ranking places […]

Dubai and Abu Dhabi both rank in the global top 10 of the Savills Next Generation Wealth Hubs Index, part of the new Spotlight on Wealth Trends report, making them two of only four locations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) to feature in the top 10. Published today, the index provides insight into the locations best placed to attract and retain the next generation of high-net-worth individuals, identified as those under 40 who have recently made, or inherited, their wealth. The report analyses over 100 destinations across four overarching metrics: business, governance and connectivity; wealth clusters and local environment; wealth […]

BI Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CITIC Middle East Contracting LLC, the UAE subsidiary of China’s CITIC Construction Co., Ltd., to collaborate on the construction of three upcoming real estate developments in Dubai. The agreement establishes a framework for CITIC’s proposed appointment as the main construction contractor across all three projects, while extending its involvement beyond the construction phase to include early-stage design and planning. Under the MOU, CITIC will provide technical support, value engineering, cost optimisation and construction coordination, working alongside BI Group’s development teams to assess project requirements and identify efficiencies before construction begins. […]

Sobha Realty, a leading luxury real estate developer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rakbank, the National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah, to provide home financing solutions to eligible buyers of Sobha properties. The MoU, establishes a framework through which Rakbank will offer preferential and competitive mortgage solutions to Sobha customers purchasing eligible freehold residential properties. The partnership reflects both organisations’ commitment to creating a simpler, more transparent and customer-focused home-buying journey. Under the partnership, eligible customers purchasing ready Sobha properties across Dubai and Abu Dhabi will be able to apply for financing immediately, subject to Rakbank’s eligibility […]