Moon World Resorts (MWR) has appointed Toronto-based studio BDP Quadrangle as the lead architects across all its Smart City masterplans. This engagement draws on BDP Quadrangle's multidisciplinary approach to architecture, design, and urbanism.
Oberoi Hotels & Resorts has announced The Oberoi Sukoonvilas, Wadi Safar, a luxury resort under development in Diriyah, northwest of Riyadh. Scheduled to open in Q1 2027, the property will become the first hotel to welcome guests in Wadi Safar, an emerging Saudi tourism destination.
Dar Global, the London-listed luxury international real estate developer, has recorded solid results for the first half, with a 66% jump in its revenue which rose to $258 million over $155.4 million last year mainly driven by the group’s projects across its diversified portfolio in the GCC, Europe and UK.
Leading UAE developers Aldar and Arada have announced a landmark strategic partnership comprising major development opportunities on Yas Island and at Seih Sdeirah in Abu Dhabi, representing a combined value of approximately AED15 billion ($4.1 billion).
Leading Saudi PIF companies - Rua AlHaram AlMakki and Rua Al Madinah - have signed two strategic agreements with Brunei’s Perbadanan Tabung Amanah Islam (TAIB) to explore investment and development opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Brunei Darussalam.
Rowad Modern Engineering, one of Egypt's major turnkey contractors, is showcasing its integrated delivery capabilities across infrastructure, buildings, power, industrial and social infrastructure projects at the Saudi Mega Projects 2026, a construction and infrastructure event being held in Riyadh.
Dubai's developers have largely held their off-plan prices steady through 2026 in the face of adjustments in sales volumes and absorption rates, said a new report, adding that pricing has begun to decide how quickly projects sell out.
Student accommodation and senior living are key to shaping the GCC’s real estate sector over the next decade - in addition to other concepts like serviced living, co-living, private clubs and shared ownership, according to leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.
Sharjah has announced plans to implement development projects worth more than AED1.2 billion ($326 million) across its Eastern and Central regions by the end of this year covering schools, sports facilities, government buildings, tourism sites, and public parks.
The inaugural Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026) has opened at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
