This milestone expansion marks a pivotal moment in Imtiaz’s growth journey
Real Estate
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Barco Developers launches new $151,124 Livia Residences in Dubai South
The development features Los Angeles-inspired architecture combined with Dubai practicality
Sharjah real estate
Sharjah real estate hit $7.3bn in H1 2025 as investors from 109 nationalities flock to emirate
Sharjah real estate hit $7.3bn in H1 2025 as investors from 109 nationalities backed its sustainability-driven growth
Riyadh
Riyadh launches Real Estate Balance Platform to offer citizens residential land at capped prices
Riyadh’s RCRC launched the Real Estate Balance Platform (Tawazoun), offering citizens up to 40,000 residential plots yearly at $400 per sqm
billionaires
Next UAE holiday dates, Emirates ID update, Dubai tourism boom and real estate tax analysis – 10 things you missed this week
Catch up on the UAE’s biggest news this week — from new holidays and Emirates ID updates to Dubai tourism growth, real estate tax analysis and more
qatar real estate
Qatar real estate sales hit $108m in first week of September 2025
Qatar’s real estate sales hit $108m in the first week of September 2025, with Doha, Al Rayyan and Pearl Island leading transactions
Diriyah
Diriyah awards $5bn contracts as 3.6m visits mark global rise in 2025
Diriyah awarded $5bn in contracts and welcomed 3.6m visits by mid-2025, boosting its global profile with new landmarks, culture and Vision 2030 projects
Dubai South
Dubai unveils VIP Terminal Boulevard at MBRAH to attract global aviation firms and luxury brands
Dubai has launched The VIP Terminal Boulevard at Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, a 204,000 sqm development to boost aviation and luxury retail
Abu Dhabi real estate
UAE office rents jump 31% in Q2 2025 as vacancies hit record lows, retail demand accelerates: JLL
UAE office rents soared in Q2 2025 with Abu Dhabi up 31% and Dubai retail contracts rising 9%, as vacancies hit record lows, JLL reports
Aldar
Aldar announces final phase of Athlon community with 1,200 new apartments
Rise by Athlon will have eight uniquely themed buildings offering residents bespoke amenities for health, fitness, and wellbeing
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Property market records 10% annual growth despite August dip
Off-plan developments in Dubai dominated buyer preferences, accounting for 73 per cent of all transactions
Ajman real estate market
Ajman property market grows 21% in August as deals hit $517m
Ajman real estate transactions hit $517m in August 2025, up 21 per cent year-on-year, with over 1,300 deals
Dubai
Dubai real estate giant Binghatti announces new $544mn Skyblade development
Binghatti has also announced a five-day sales showcase following the launch
Dubai
Global investors Permira, Blackstone take $525mn minority stake in Property Finder
General Atlantic sells part of its stake but retains a significant minority shareholding in the fast-growing Dubai-based property portal
Abu Dhabi
MAIR Group to transform MBZ Stadium area into a commercial destination
An 80,000sqm area to be developed to create an integrated commercial centre featuring entertainment and healthy lifestyle focused services
Abu Dhabi real estate
Abu Dhabi real estate deals hit $16.65bn in 2025
Abu Dhabi real estate deals hit $16.65bn in 2025, with strong sales, mortgages and rising demand for off-plan properties
Dubai
UAE proptech startup PRYPCO secures major funding from General Catalyst for real estate innovation
The investment marks General Catalyst’s first PropTech commitment in the Middle East region