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Cosmo unveils $1.6bn mixed-use residential project on Yas Island

Sat, 19 Sep 2026

Cosmo Developments, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi-based Flag Holding and Reportage Group, has announced the launch of The Wadi, a AED6 billion ($1.6 billion) mixed-use residential development located on Yas Island. It boasts a total of 3,950 residential units with a mix of studio units to three-bedroom apartments.

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Club Hawaii @ Bahrain Surf Park marks major construction milestone

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Club Hawaii @ Bahrain Surf Park, a first-of-its-kind surf and leisure destination at Bilaj Al Jazayer development in Bahrain has achieved a major construction milestone with the completion of lagoon filling ahead of its opening this year. Once operational, the surf park will generate up to 1,000 waves per hour.

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Nakheel awards $218m construction contract for Bay Grove Residences

Thu, 17 Sep 2026

Dubai developer Nakheel has awarded the main construction contract worth over AED800 million ($218 million) to Metac General Contracting for key phases of Bay Grove Residences on Dubai Islands. The deal covers the construction of 537 one- to four-bed homes across seven buildings.

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GAA Living expands Middle East presence, opens new HQ in London

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Responding to growing demand for GAA Living’s rental living advisory services, the sector-specialist consultancy has announced its expansion into the Middle East and the opening of a new headquarters in London’s West End.

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RSG announces opening of 153-key wellness resort in Amaala

Wed, 16 Sep 2026

Red Sea Global (RSG) has announced the opening of its premier development - Jayasom Wellness Resort Amaala - thus bringing a distinctive holistic health offering to the destination. Designed by Heah & Co., with interiors by Studio Carter, the resort comprises 153 keys alongside 24 residences.

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Almajdiah, Capital Hill ink deal to develop $738m KEC residential project

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Knowledge Economic City has signed an agreement with Almajdiah and Capital Hill for the development of a new residential project in Madinah at an estimated cost of SAR2.8 billion ($738 million). The project will boast around 2,700 residential apartments as well as 8,000 sqm net leasable commercial space.

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Abu Dhabi developer Miral unveils $3.3bn Yas Island project pipeline

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Abu Dhabi's Miral has announced plans to invest more than AED12 billion ($3.3 billion) across Yas Island over the next five years, reflecting a clear focus on expanding its existing leisure attractions as well as boosting the hospitality offering, adding new hotel rooms and elevating its accommodation portfolio.

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Work in full swing at Sheraton-branded homes in Ras Al Khaimah

Mon, 14 Sep 2026

Atara Development said steady progress is being made on its premium project - The Residences at Sheraton Al Marjan Island Resort in Ras Al Khaimah - with shoring, piling and foundation works in full swing. On completion, it will boast 168 furnished homes with a mix of one- and two-bedroom units.

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VA Group to develop key mixed-use project in Oman’s historic Muttrah waterfront

Sun, 13 Sep 2026

International developer VA Group has announced that it has secured long-term land rights in Oman’s historic Muttrah waterfront, to develop an 18.5-hectare mixed-use project, featuring a mix of residences, leisure and retail facilities within the Port Sultan Qaboos Waterfront Masterplan.

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Bloom Holding unveils final phase of integrated Abu Dhabi community

Sun, 13 Sep 2026

Bloom Holding, a premium communities master developer based in Abu Dhabi, has announced the launch of Alhambra, the final release of Bloom Living, its fully integrated and all-inclusive community in the UAE capital, featuring a mix of residential, retail and dining facilities.