Dar Global, the London-listed luxury international real estate developer, recently announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026 (H1 2026), reporting a 149 percent surge in net profit to US$30.4 million from US$12.2 million in H1 2025. Its revenue grew 66 percent from US$155.4 million in H1 2025 to US$258 million in H1 2026. The performance was driven by the Group’s projects and sustained demand across its diversified portfolio in the GCC, Europe, and the UK.
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.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest hotel franchising companies, has announced the opening of Wyndham Garden Antalya Konyaaltı, marking the latest addition to its Wyndham Garden portfolio in Türkiye, as the company prepares for the brand’s debut in Istanbul with the upcoming opening of Wyndham Garden İstanbul Tuzla Marina. Expected to open in October 2026, the 93-room hotel will extend Wyndham Garden’s presence into Türkiye’s largest city and strengthen the brand’s position across the country’s key urban and leisure markets.
Arada, one of largest developers in the UAE, is making its mark in London with the pre-launch phase of 100 Avenue Road, its new residential development in Swiss Cottage. The 172-apartment building is already under construction and is slated for completion in Q4 2028. The project is the developer’s first London launch following the acquisition of Regal – now Arada London - in September 2025.
The commercial property market in the UK is set to see increase in investment from the GCC, with an anticipated value exceeding US$4 billion (Dh14.69 billion) annually which will grow further in the next 12 months. The growth is attributed to Gulf nationals’ investment interest in the living sector, including retirement living, private rental schemes, co-living, and purpose-built student accommodation. The Bank of London and The Middle East (BLME), a Sharia’a compliant bank based in London has revealed findings tracking GCC investment into UK real estate in its latest report, Opening the Door: Is the UK’s property sector about to get an influx of investment from the Gulf? , based on the interviews with industry experts.
