PRYPCO Mortgage, the home financing vertical of PRYPCO, the region’s leading fintech platform, has recorded its strongest month on record, with mortgage disbursals increasing by 30% compared to June 2025 and surpassing the record it set in January 2026. The company has now facilitated more than AED 20 billion in mortgages in just three years, helping thousands of buyers secure financing through a network of more than 20 leading banking partners. The performance reflects the continued strength of Dubai’s property market, where sustained population growth, international investment and improving financing conditions continue to drive demand. Despite recent regional uncertainty, buyer […]

The Dubai real estate market recorded a record number of rental contracts in June as property sales grew in value and volume month on month in another clear sign of growing confidence in the property sector. A market analysis from fäm Properties today shows that 40,022 rental contracts were registered in June, making it the highest ever monthly total on record. The volume of new contracts registered leapt 48.6% YoY to 19,245, while renewed contracts were up 28.5% YoY to 20,777, reflecting sustained demand across both new tenants and existing residents choosing to stay in Dubai. Based on open data available […]

As Dubai’s rental market continues to mature, the way residents pay rent is evolving alongside it. With greater emphasis on convenience, digital payments and cash-flow management, flexible payment models are becoming an increasingly important part of the rental experience, reflecting changing expectations around how one of life’s largest recurring financial commitments should be managed. This shift is also being reflected at a regulatory level, with the recent launch of Dubai Land Department’s Flexi Rent initiative, further signalling the market’s move towards more flexible and digitally enabled rental payment options. The trend comes as Dubai’s rental market continues to strengthen. During […]

As global conversations around health, longevity, and well-being continue to evolve, EYWA is bringing together two highly respected experts from the worlds of neuroscience and architecture to help shape a new dialogue around one fundamental question: How does the environment we live in influence the way we sleep, recover, think, perform and age? The award-winning residential Eywa branded development by R.Evolution has announced the involvement of internationally recognised clinician-scientist Dr. Samira Cutts and architect and design leader Mariska Stoffel as part of its expanding network of experts contributing to the project’s ongoing thought leadership initiatives. Together, they bring a rare combination of expertise spanning neuroscience, rehabilitation medicine, […]

Meraki Group has announced a major expansion of its Dubai footprint with the acquisition of three additional office units in the impressive Sobha Sapphire, Business Bay — the 16‑storey tower originally constructed by the Group’s own contracting division. The enlarged space will house Meraki’s new flagship Sales Centre, anchored by a fully built, two‑bedroom show apartment inside the office itself. Designed to mirror the craftsmanship, biophilic principles, and contemporary detailing found across Meraki’s developments, the immersive showroom offers clients a first‑hand experience of the Group’s design philosophy and build quality. The expansion significantly increases Meraki’s presence in Dubai and supports […]

Arista Properties has officially broken ground on HQ, its flagship commercial development in Al Furjan, marking a significant milestone for the award-winning project that is scheduled for handover in Q4 2027. The ground-breaking reinforces Arista’s commitment to delivering on its promises while signalling unwavering confidence in the UAE’s long-term growth story. At a time when regional uncertainty has prompted caution across industries, Arista has maintained construction momentum across its portfolio, reflecting the same resilience, optimism and future-focused outlook championed by the UAE’s leadership. Construction at Wadi Villas by Arista has reached nearly 70% completion, with close to 20% additional construction completed over the past […]

UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and Citi Developers, a leading luxury real estate developer headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, today announced a landmark multi-year partnership naming Citi Developers the Official Luxury Real Estate Partner of UFC in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). As part of the collaboration, Citi Developers will receive category exclusivity within the luxury real estate sector for EMEA and benefit from a significant presence across UFC events in North America, Latin America, Europe, and all Middle East events, alongside integrated visibility across UFC’s digital platforms, content initiatives, and fan engagement activations. The […]

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has awarded the main construction contract for DIFC Heights Tower, an AED3 billion gross development value mixed-use project located within Gate District, to Al Basti & Muktha LLC (ABM), marking a significant milestone in the development of the destination. Located on the final remaining plot within DIFC’s original land bank, DIFC Heights Tower will deliver 366 luxury residences, premium commercial office space, and retail and dining offerings, with completion targeted for 2029. The appointment reinforces DIFC’s continued expansion as a leading global business and lifestyle destination, supporting growing demand for premium, centrally located urban living […]

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced the launch of the Azizi Center of Excellence, a new brokerage academy designed to advance professional development and strengthen industry expertise across the UAE’s real estate brokerage sector. The academy will deliver a series of specialised workshops covering construction, engineering, customer service, sales excellence, and market insights. Sessions will be led by senior executives from Azizi Developments, with participants receiving certification upon completion. The programme is open to all brokers across the UAE, aiming to broaden access to industry knowledge and contribute to raising professional standards across the real […]