betterhomes has been named Property Management Company of the Year at IPS 2026, following its win in the same category last year. The award was presented during the 22nd edition of the International Property Show at Dubai World Trade Centre, which brings together developers, investors and real estate professionals from across the industry. For betterhomes, the recognition reflects more than a single year of performance. The company has more than 25 years of experience managing properties, with some landlords having trusted betterhomes with their buildings for more than two decades. That continuity comes from understanding the detail behind every property […]

ADAAN Developments and TUSCANY Real Estate Development, in partnership with Arthouse, the global brand partner, have officially broken ground on Arthouse Hills Arjan, marking the project’s transition from sales launch to active construction and providing buyers and investors with visible proof of progress on the AED 550 million development. The milestone reinforces the partnership behind the project, bringing together Arthouse, ADAAN Developments, TUSCANY Real Estate Development, construction contractor NEW SYSTEM ENGINEERING (NSE) and SVÉ Real Estate, the project’s exclusive sales and marketing partner responsible for taking Arthouse Hills Arjan from launch through to delivery. With Dubai recording AED 624.1 billion in real […]

Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a main construction contract worth more than AED 800 million to Metac General Contracting Co for Phases 1 and 3 of Bay Grove Residences on Dubai Islands. The contract covers the construction of 537 one- to four-bedroom homes across seven residential buildings. Phase 1 comprises 296 homes across four buildings, while Phase 3 comprises 241 homes across three buildings. The main construction works are anticipated to be completed in late 2028. The scope also includes basement works, associated infrastructure and key resident amenities, including swimming pools, play courts and a fitness centre. The appointment marks a significant construction […]

The advertised price on a Dubai listing is the smallest number you’ll actually deal with. Payment plans, service charges, and how you eventually exit the deal shape the real return far more than the headline figure — and these are exactly the details that get glossed over in a five-minute sales pitch. Payment plans: convenience with a catch Staggered payment plans are one of the more attractive features of buying in Dubai, especially off-plan, where developers spread the cost across construction milestones instead of demanding the full amount upfront. Off-plan accounted for around 70% of Dubai residential sales volume in […]

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 […]