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Community living in Sharjah: Inside Alef’s next-gen developments

Sharjah’s real estate appeal stems from its strategic location, offering proximity to Dubai while maintaining a unique cultural identity

Josef Kleindienst

‘If it doesn’t exist, create it,’ Josef Kleindienst on real estate innovation and AI-powered hospitality

Josef Kleindienst reflects on the concept of underwater living, launching AI-powered hospitality, regenerating coral ecosystems and shaping a legacy that is enduring

EMAAR launches VYOM a digital real estate resale platform

Emaar Properties launches VYOM, a digital resale platform

Users will have control over the resale process — creating listings, uploading property images, and managing inquiries directly — all within an intuitive interface

World’s tallest vertical residences: Deyaar unveils Downtown Residences in Dubai

The development integrates luxury, innovation, and connectivity, with panoramic views of the Burj Khalifa, the Arabian Gulf, and Sheikh Zayed Road

PRYPCO Mint unveils second tokenised property, listing to go live on June 11

PRYPCO Mint unveils second tokenised property, listing to go live on June 11

Its inaugural listing — a two-bedroom apartment in Business Bay valued at Dhs2.4m — was oversubscribed within 24 hours by 224 investors from over 40 nationalities

Amr Diab, ONE Development launch AI-powered DO Hotels & Residences

Amr Diab, ONE Development launch AI-powered DO Hotels & Residences

DO Hotel & Residences will offer spacious, design-led living spaces and facilities including two fully equipped recording studios and other amenities

Dubai makes rental registration easy, as Injaz and DLD launch WhatsApp Ejari service Getty Images Used for illustrative purposes

Dubai makes rental registration easy, as Injaz and DLD launch WhatsApp Ejari service

Initially launched in August 2024, AQARI was developed to offer a wide range of real estate services via WhatsApp

Husein Salem CEO of Ohana Developments

Ohana Development’s Husein Salem on the future of branded residences in the UAE

The CEO talks about Jacob & Co. Beachfront Living by Ohana and the future of branded residences in the UAE

Coastal wellness hub: Aldar unveils Dhs40bn mixed-use Fahid Island project

Coastal wellness hub: Aldar unveils Dhs40bn mixed-use Fahid Island project

Designed as a wellness-oriented sanctuary, the island integrates residential, leisure, education, and hospitality components, with every location no more than five minutes’ walk from the water

CEO of Muriya Engineer Wael Al-Lawati

Muriya’s CEO shares how the company is enabling integrated living in Oman

Engineer Wael Al-Lawati shares insights into how the developer is shaping Oman’s tourism landscape through destinations like Hawana Salalah and Jebel Sifah.

Binghatti acquires mega plot for Dhs25bn master planned community in Dubai

Binghatti acquires mega plot for Dhs25bn master planned community in Dubai

The land is located in Nad Al Sheba 1, within Dubai’s Meydan district, an area historically linked with equestrian heritage and the former Nad Al Sheba Racecourse

Dubai launches tokenised real estate investment project via ‘Prypco Mint’

All tokenised offerings during the pilot phase must come from companies licensed by VARA

Five emirates, Dh239bn: UAE real estate rockets in early 2025

More than 94,719 sales, purchase, and mortgage deals were recorded from January through March in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Ras Al Khaimah

Hadi Hamra, Managing Partner at Driven on Dubai's off-plan property market

Returns, risks, regulations: Driven Properties’ Hadi Hamra on Dubai’s off-plan property market

With a continued shortage of high-end projects, the demand for off-plan properties remains strong, especially given this influx of HNWIs into Dubai

Nisus Finance on why global investors are turning to UAE real estate 

Amit Goenka, Chairman and MD of Nisus Finance, explains why and how this is happening and how the market will benefit from the influx of new capital

Saudi retail real estate shows cautious optimism - Insights

Saudi retail real estate shows cautious optimism in a shifting landscape

Saudi Arabia’s retail real estate sector looks poised for growth. However, risks like oversupply, evolving consumer preferences, and economic volatility could test the market’s resilience

Exclusive reveal: Abbas Sajwani shares details of AHS Properties’ new launch

Founder Abbas Sajwani shares how the exclusive 32‑unit Casa AHS, with a GDV of $750m, cements AHS’s focus on location‑driven, ultra‑luxury communities

Dubai launches PropTech Hub to double sector value to Dhs4.5bn by 2030

Dubai launches PropTech Hub to double sector value to Dhs4.5bn by 2030

The new hub targets over Dhs1bn in investments by 2030, supporting more than 200 proptech companies and attracting 20 investment funds

HNWIs looking to anchor themselves in Dubai and the UAE reveals better homes report Image-courtesy-Dubai-Media-Office_image-for-illustrative-purposes

6,700 millionaires relocated to the UAE in 2024, report reveals

Betterhomes suggests the evolution of Dubai’s property market into a “structural asset class,” with HNWI investment increasingly focused on long-term residential value rather than short-term market cycles

Sobha raises $500m in oversubscribed sukuk offering; launches flagship app

Sobha raises $500m in oversubscribed sukuk offering; launches flagship app

The sukuk, which matures in 2029, was oversubscribed three times, with an orderbook reaching $1.54bn

Aldar sells Mamsha Gardens bldg to Hong Kong's Gaw Capital for Dhs586m

Aldar sells Mamsha Gardens bldg to Hong Kong’s Gaw Capital for Dhs586m

Launching on May 14, the units will be available for all nationalities and are expected to attract investors focused on the short-term rental market

Sobha to build massive new towers along Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road

Dubbed Sobha Central, the landmark project will feature 1,225 new one- and two-bedroom residences housed within its first tower

Luxury island living: Welcome to the Four Seasons Private Residences Bahrain Bay

Luxury island living: Welcome to the Four Seasons Private Residences Bahrain Bay

Four Seasons Private Residences Bahrain Bay features 112 elegantly crafted residences that exemplify waterfront luxury living at its best

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Hewi Dubai: Here’s how the emirate is set to reimagine community spaces

As part of the initiative, Hewi Nad Al Sheba 4 will be developed by DFF in partnership with Dubai Municipality

MAG, MultiBank Group ink $3bn tokenisation deal for real estate assets

MAG, MultiBank Group ink $3bn tokenisation deal for real estate assets

Under the agreement, MAG will provide the real estate inventory for tokenisation, Mavryk will deliver the blockchain infrastructure and DeFi integration

RAK residential supply to double by 2030 shows report Getty Images

UAE: RAK’s residential supply set to double by 2030: report

More than 11,000 new residential units are projected for delivery by the end of the decade, based on launches through 2024, Savills’ report revealed

DAMAC Chelsea FC partner to launch branded residence project

Chelsea FC, DAMAC to launch branded residences project in Dubai

The development is described as the first of its kind, with Chelsea FC’s identity incorporated throughout — from concierge services to high-performance facilities

Bitcoin will buy you a Trump Tower apartment in Dubai, says Eric Trump

The tower, expected to be completed between 2030 and 2031, will have a gross development value of $1 billion

HENGE Residences

Nord Lifestyle Development launches Dhs500m HENGE Residences

The project, located on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, marks the debut of Italian design house HENGE in the UAE real estate market

ADGM introduces new digital service for real estate sector image ADGM

ADGM unveils ‘Virtual Sell and Purchase Service’ for property sector

The platform is designed to reduce processing times while ensuring robust security and full regulatory compliance