This comes amid a broader uptick in investor interest in REITs across the region
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branded residence
Dubai AED 10mn+ off-plan sales surge 240% as renovated villas, branded residences drive luxury market
Dubai is now the world’s most active branded residential market, with Savills forecasting it will account for 40% of all such developments across MEA region by 2031
Department of Economy and Tourism
Explainer: First-Time Home Buyer Programme – What it is and how it works
Here’s what the initiative entails, who qualifies, and how to sign up
Dubai
Dubai Residential REIT posts AED 622mn profit as occupancy hits 98%
Strong occupancy, stable operations, and disciplined capital structure drive robust performance in first reporting period since listing
branded residence
EXCLUSIVE: Rosewood to open landmark ultra-luxury hotel and residences in Dubai by 2029
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is set to make its long-awaited debut in Dubai, unveiling Rosewood Dubai and Rosewood Residences Dubai, in a landmark development located along the prestigious Jumeirah Beach coastline
Dubai
Dubai real estate: 24 projects worth AED4.5bn completed in first half of 2025
Dubai welcomed 90,337 new real estate units in H1 2025 and saw lease value growth of 5%, amid strong rental and sales demand
branded residence
Branded real estate: Four Seasons completes Mumbai residential tower with 80% units sold
Described as one of the world’s tallest branded residential towers, the project comprises just 41 homes across 64 floors
Dubai
Dubai real estate market hits second-best month on sales record with AED 65bn in July
20,304 property transactions worth AED 65 billion were completed in July, a 24.9 percent year-on-year increase in volume and a 29.5 percent jump in value
Binghatti
Binghatti’s $500m sukuk five times oversubscribed as investors bet on Dubai real estate boom
Half of the orders came from international investors, reflecting growing confidence in Binghatti’s expansion plans and Dubai’s property market
commercial real estate
TECOM Group H1 net profit rises 22% on rental growth and high occupancy
Revenue climbed on strong demand for commercial and industrial space and income from strategic asset acquisitions
branded residence
Branded real estate: Giorgio Armani to bring his magical design to branded beach villas in Ras Al Khaimah
In partnership with RAK Properties and SIE Group, the Armani Beach Residences Ras Al Khaimah will become the first Armani-branded villas in the world
Dubai
Dubai real estate: BEYOND Developments launches PASSO on Palm Jumeirah with 4,000-drone show
BEYOND Developments’ PASSO in Dubai is scheduled for completion in Q3 2029
Deyaar
Deyaar’s H1 net profit before tax jumps 31.6% to $72.6mn
Total revenue up 39.2% to $252mn; Revenue from other businesses increases by 6.3% to $46.3mn
BVLGARI
Bvlgari opens first luxury mansion at new Bodrum resort development
The completed six-bedroom mansion spans two floors and features a staircase, double-height living area with floor-to-ceiling windows, dining space with open kitchen, fitness room with Technogym equipment, and massage room
Arada
Arada triples H1 2025 sales to AED 9.15bn amid demands for high-end property in the UAE
The developer sold 2,382 homes in Dubai and Sharjah during the first half of the year.
Dubai
Ellington Properties launches first Dubai South development Windsor House
The company, which has won awards for its design-led approach to development in Dubai, selected Dubai South for its strategic location and growth potential
Emaar the Economic City
Emaar The Economic City, Al Tahaluf to develop projects in KAEC’s Al Murooj
Project will offer 340 residential lots on the stunning Red Sea coast, ranging from 600sqm to 1,000sqm, with built-up areas of 400sqm to 600sqm