The global branded residences sector has expanded 160 per cent in the past decade, with Dubai leading the charge
Real Estate
BEYOND Developments
Dubai real estate: BEYOND Developments launches region’s first Forest district by Sea
BEYOND Developments will reveal a series of projects within The Forest District
Arada
Sharjah real estate: Arada launches Masaar 3 with 4,000 homes worth $3.5bn
Masaar 2 became one of the UAE’s fastest-selling projects, demonstrating demand for Arada’s forest concept
Dubai
Dubai real estate: London Gate launches three residential projects under new OCTA Properties deal
London Gate will serve as the launching developer, while OCTA Properties will handle sales and marketing for all three Dubai projects
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Property market soars 46% in Q2 2025, says Betterhomes report
Russian buyer activity eased and fell out of the top 10, while Ireland debuted at sixth place, highlighting growing European interest in Dubai real estate, according to Betterhomes’ latest quarterly report
Real Estate
Saudi Arabia announces new property ownership law
Ownership remains prohibited in certain locations and regions, particularly in Saudi Arabia Makkah and Madinah, except under conditions
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Property transactions hit nearly $118bn in first half of 2025
Dubai property investment data shows 59,000 new investors entered the market
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Property market sales surge 46% as market value hits $41.3bn in Q2 2025
The performance reinforces Dubai’s position as a key property hub in the region
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Investors can soon buy, sell property under new DLD, Crypto.com deal
The agreement follows the Dubai Government’s announcement of plans to enable payment of government fees using digital currencies
Dubai
Dubai South Properties launches new luxury real estate community Hayat
The first phase of Dubai South Properties’ Hayat is due for completion in Q2 2028
Abu Dhabi
UAE petrol prices to change; Dubai real estate hotspots; Millionaire investment tips; Leave guide and 2026 holiday dates – 10 things you missed this week
From UAE petrol prices and Saudi credit card reforms to real estate trends, remote work policies, and Ramadan 2026 dates — here are the top developments shaping life, business, and investment in the Gulf this week
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Meraas launches new phase of City Walk Crestlane waterside project
The towers include double-height reception and lounge areas, a cinema room, and an indoor children’s club
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Shamal awards $272mn contract for Dubai Harbour Residences
Dubai Harbour spans a seafront district that includes luxury living, retail, hospitality, and maritime infrastructure
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Dubizzle Group hires 80+ data scientists to boost AI operations
The group operates real estate platforms Bayut and dubizzle and is making the investment to future-proof its technology ecosystem and establish industry benchmarks
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Dubai real estate: Infracorp launches AED600m California residences in Wadi Al Safa
The launch, which began on 11 June 2025, introduces a range of units starting from AED 1 million, with handover scheduled for Q2 2028
Dubai
Dubai real estate: Property market attracts international investors as FDI surges 48% to $45 billion
Data from the Dubai FDI Monitor shows that real estate contributed 14 per cent of total estimated FDI capital flows into Dubai in 2024
Blockchain
Dubai real estate: How to buy property for $545 – tokenization explained
Here is a full guide to understanding what Dubai real estate tokenization is all about