Imtiaz Developments sold out RAW District, a $544.6m (AED2bn) mixed-use project on Sheikh Zayed Road, on its official launch day, according to company material published on June 22. Imtiaz first disclosed the site in March after acquiring a strategic Downtown Jebel Ali plot for the same development value. Company updates place handover in Q1 2029. Dubai market data gave the launch strong...
Off-plan transactions surge 156% year-on-year, while office rents climb 27.3% amid sustained demand for quality residential and commercial space esidential property values in Abu Dhabi rose 17.8 per cent year-on-year during the second quarter of 2026, led by a 24.1 per cent increase in apartment prices, according to ValuStrat. The ValuStrat Price Index for the capital’s freehold residential...
With a gross development value of AED 100 billion, Marsa Al Saadiyat will become one of the most luxurious waterfront destinations in the UAE8 km of coastline will host Abu Dhabi’s largest marina, a 1 km promenade, 5.6 km of pristine beaches, 140 km of interconnected walking paths, a 46 km cycling loop, and an Etihad Rail underground high-speed rail stationA theatre district, anchored by the recently...
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Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s biggest listed developer, has launched a new waterfront development aimed at boosting the emirate's standing as a lifestyle destination.The Dh6 billion ($1.63 billion) Yas Point will be a 600,000-square-metre development that will feature 1,600 branded residences and a five-star resort, Aldar said on Friday. Yas Point, near the sites of the upcoming Sphere Abu...
Muhammad Binghatti, the Emirati genius architect and entrepreneur, is straight-up revolutionising Dubai's luxury real estate scene like a boss on steroids. Snagging the chair at BinGhatti Holding in 2014, he turbocharged his dad's 2008 startup into a design-obsessed empire. This qualified architect dude personally crafts every project's vibe, treating buildings like giant, souped-up billboards that...
The UAE has unveiled a world-first consular package for its Golden Visa holders abroad, promising faster support in emergencies, including issuing return documents in 30 minutes, a dedicated 24/7 hotline and repatriation services, officials said today. The announcement was made in the presence of Omar Obaid Al Hassan Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, Major General Suhail Saeed Al...
Dubai: Dubai’s population is on the brink of crossing the four-million mark, according to new data from the Dubai Statistics Centre. The population stood at 3,999,247 as of August 25, an increase of 3.5 per cent, or more than 134,000 people, since the start of the year. That pace translates into a daily rise of roughly 567 new residents, pushing Dubai to record levels. Just a year ago, the...
Dubai Land Department has signed an agreement with Crypto.com to develop procedures that support digital real estate transactions, enabling investors to buy and sell property using digital currencies. The collaboration, which seeks to create a digital ecosystem that enables investor verification, custody, settlement and real estate tokenisation, supports the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033 and its Dh1...
Dubai: The Dubai Land Department has signed a partnership with Crypto.com to develop a blockchain-powered investment environment for virtual real estate — a move that could reshape how people buy, sell, and invest in property. The agreement, signed on July 6, 2025, supports Dubai’s Real Estate Strategy 2033 and its Dh1 trillion transaction target by aiming to create a secure, fully digital system...