Dubai Holding Real Estate and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) have entered into a strategic partnership to introduce bespoke off-plan financing solutions for clients of Dubai Holding Real Estate (Nakheel/ Meraas/ Dubai Properties), enhancing access to home financing and providing greater certainty throughout the property purchase journey. As part of the collaboration, eligible buyers at Nakheel’s Palm Jebel Ali, Meraas’ The Acres, and Nad Al Sheba Gardens can access home financing solutions once they have paid 50% of the property’s value to the developer, irrespective of construction progress. This unique proposition offers clients greater certainty regarding their future payment obligations […]

DHG Properties, Dubai-based developer and part of Swiss real estate and construction group DHG, has completed Helvetia Residences in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), delivering its first residential development in the UAE and establishing its signature Helvetia brand in one of Dubai’s most sought-after residential communities. The completion was formally confirmed with the issuance of the Building Completion Certificate (BCC) by Dubai Municipality. Comprising 430 residences across 25 floors and more than 73,000 square metres of built-up area, Helvetia Residences was delivered within two years, with its full superstructure completed in a record 12 months. The development was delivered through a […]

OCTA Properties, one of the UAE’s leading development management and sales firms, has been recognised by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) for its contribution to Dubai’s real estate sector at the 22nd edition of the International Property Show (IPS 2026). The company was awarded the title of “Best Selling Real Estate Office in Freehold Areas”, while Fawaz Sous, Founder and CEO of OCTA Properties, was recognised for achieving the highest number of real estate sales in the “Non-Citizen Firm” category. Both awards were presented by DLD and RERA in recognition of outstanding sales […]

A six-bedroom villa in Arabian Ranches 1 sold for AED 13 million the day after the buyer’s first Property Finder enquiry – signing the contract in under 24 hours. Listed on Property Finder since February 2026, an earlier sale for the villa had nearly closed before falling through, as regional uncertainty weighed on buyer sentiment. Months on, with sentiment steadier, a new buyer found the listing and contacted Carly Lewis, Arabian Ranches specialist at Eleven & Co on Friday, 28 August. What followed moved at a pace most high-value deals never manage, driven by an agent both responsive and meticulous: the entire […]

For more than three decades, Uniestate has helped shape communities across the UAE, building a reputation for delivery, quality and long-term value. Today, the company is entering a new phase of growth, marked by strategic expansion into Abu Dhabi, strong project delivery across Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, and the introduction of a flexible payment plan designed to support both end-users and investors. Delivering on a promise A strong delivery pipeline underpins the company’s growth. Oasis Loft in Dubai Silicon Oasis is fully sold and scheduled for handover in Q4 2026, while Carmel Residence in Jumeirah Village Circle has now entered the market and […]

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Holding, witnessed the signing of an AED5 billion construction contract between Dubai Holding and China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East (CSCEC ME) for the delivery of the Group’s new headquarters and Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers. The building contract represents the single largest Dubai Holding has awarded to date, reflecting the scale of capital the Group continues to deploy into projects that support Dubai’s long-term growth. Set to become one of Dubai’s most distinctive corporate landmarks, the new headquarters will bring the Group’s businesses together in a workplace built around […]

Dubai’s property market continues to attract local and international investment, supported by the emirate’s global appeal, diverse projects, flexible payment plans, security, quality of life and advanced infrastructure, according to developers participating in the International Property Show (IPS 2026). Participating companies also unveiled plans for new projects and investments worth billions of dirhams. Rajinder Kaur, Sales Director at Union Properties, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that investors are increasingly seeking opportunities combining competitive prices, project quality and developer credibility. Raja Jawad Ahmed, Sales Director at Azizi Developments, said the company has delivered more than 100 projects and currently has […]

What happens when a building moves beyond simply being “smart” and begins actively supporting the people who live within it? Fakhruddin Properties is setting out to answer that question with Tréppan Vision, an AED 700 million mixed-use development unveiled at IPS 2026 that places robotics, artificial intelligence, wellness and sustainability at the centre of everyday life. Rather than limiting technology to smart-home controls inside individual residences, Tréppan Vision extends intelligence across the wider development through an integrated ecosystem of specialized robots and connected services designed to assist residents throughout their day. From reception and household assistance to security, cleaning, coffee […]

Travellers seeking a stay along the Piraeus waterfront will soon have a new reason to visit Piraeus with the opening of Wyndham Residences Piraeus Marina Zeas, a branded residences development from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and DKG Development, a fast-growing Greek real estate investment and development company. Set along the seafront of Marina Zeas, one of the most prominent waterfront locations in the Attica region, the property strengthens Wyndham’s presence in Greece while tapping into the growing appeal of Piraeus as both a gateway to the Greek islands and an emerging destination in its own right. Welcoming over 20 million […]