Roughly two decades ago, a sprawling two-bedroom apartment in Dubai covered an area of 2,000 square feet. Currently, the average three-bedroom apartment in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) spans between 1400-1900 square feet. Zimaya Properties, a boutique developer in Dubai, is bringing back homes with expansive living spaces and well thought out layouts after noticing a demand for units larger than the market standard.
NASA-grade air, in-built hydration system, hydo-harvesting and a greenhouse café – these are the hallmark features defining a developer’s projects in Dubai. The purpose? To promote healthier living and serve the greater good. Fakhruddin Properties, a developer with roots in the UAE since 1963, stands out in Dubai’s vibrant realty by combining conscious living with sustainable practices and trailblazing technologies to deliver one of man’s most treasured investments: homes.
Danube Properties, the Dubai-based private real estate developer, is going to have the rare distinction of becoming the first and so far the only developer to develop two more than 100-storeyed SuperTall towers that, once completed, will create a world record for the same feat and reinforce Dubai’s reputation as a global hub of skyscrapers.
Amwaj Development, the Dubai‑based boutique real estate developer, has successfully handed over its first project, Starlight Park, in Meydan. Launched in 2024, the residential community comprises four low-rise buildings.
Read →UAE-based master developer Arada has received approval from the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for London Place, a 33-floor residential development in Campsie, Sydney. The approval marks Arada’s first project approval in Australia and the first of five projects planned for Sydney’s Inner Southwest region, supporting housing supply and urban renewal across the area. With a gross development value of Dh560 million, construction is targeted to begin in Q2 2027, with completion expected in Q4 2029.
Read →Saas Properties has launched The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Al Maryah Island at Liveability & Investment Exhibition (LIVEX) 2026, introducing a new branded residential development to one of Abu Dhabi’s prominent waterfront destinations. The project’s construction is already underway and its handover is anticipated in the second quarter of 2030.
Read →Deyaar Development PJSC, a DFM-listed integrated real estate company, has announced the handover of Tria, its residential development in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), comprising 711 residences and six retail units.
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Sobha Realty has commenced operations in the United States and Australia, securing land for its initial residential projects in North Dallas, Texas, and Southeast Queensland.
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The Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) will lead the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) International Roadshow 2026 at EXPO REAL in Munich from 5 to 7 October, showcasing the Emirate’s infrastructure opportunities, valued at more than US$56 billion, to international investors and industry leaders.
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Bloom Holding, a master-community developer in the UAE, has launched Alhambra, the final phase of Bloom Living - its fully integrated and all-inclusive community in Abu Dhabi.
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The newly announced Dubai Metro Gold Line will serve 15 locations across the city once it commences operations on September 9, 2032, connecting 55 mega developments that are currently under construction. From Al Ghubaiba to Dubai Production City, the underground metro line will stretch over 42 kilometres and touch 18 stations, connecting areas of the historic old Dubai with more urban communities of central Dubai and luxury destinations further south. As a result, connectivity will drive residential demand, fuelling supply growth, pushing investments, and bolstering value appreciation and rental yield in real estate. The line will benefit over 1.5 million people by 2040, transporting 465,000 passengers daily beyond 2040. It will connect to both the Red and Green Lines, while integrating with Etihad Rail.
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Global football star Karim Benzema is leading a growing wave of interest among prominent footballers in Dubai’s real estate market after acquiring several residences at Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City, along with a luxury residence at Vision Iconic. The acquisitions add Benzema to a growing list of international football stars who have chosen Binghatti developments for luxury property ownership in the emirate.
Dubai Retail, one of the region’s largest groups of malls and retail destinations under Dubai Holding Asset Management, has unveiled Skylight Mall, a new super-regional destination scheduled to open in 2027.
Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded Mar Marine & Building Contracting L.L.C. a contract for marine and beach works on Island B at Dubai Islands. Scheduled for completion by Q4 2027, the project will add 320 metres of new beach frontage near Bay Villas and upgrade approximately three kilometres of the island’s western shoreline.
Sobha Realty has broken ground on Anantara Siniya Island Resort and Anantara Residences Sobha Siniya Island on Sobha Siniya Island. The ceremony took place in the presence of Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain.
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has broken ground on its Dh30 billion master-planned community in Sharjah. Azizi Florence, which was launched last month, spans 30 million square feet and is set to become Sharjah’s largest master planned community.
Azizi Developments, a leading developer in the UAE, has partnered with Kone, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, to build and deliver the vertical mobility system for Burj Azizi, its 725-metre landmark development on Sheikh Zayed Road, which is set to become the world’s second-tallest tower.
