Saudi Arabia's hotel market lost momentum in the first half of the year as corporate travel slowed and regional uncertainty dampened demand, but industry fundamentals remain intact, backed by higher domestic tourism spend and an expanding pipeline of hotel projects, an industry expert said.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia remains one of the world's most active real estate development markets, supported by robust non-oil economic growth, regulatory reforms and a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of infrastructure and property developments, said a leading property expert.
The UAE's office market remained undersupplied during the second quarter of 2026, driving double-digit rental growth in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop and ongoing regional disruptions, according to real estate expert CBRE.
Turner & Townsend, a global programme manager, has published its annual review for 2025, reporting record growth across all its core segments and key international markets.
Turner & Townsend, the global programme manager, has reported strong growth across its core sectors and key markets in the Middle East with a 73% jump in its revenue last year. The company also significantly expanded its team, with headcount rising to over 22,000 in more than 60 countries.
Bahrain’s real estate market recorded strong growth in transaction activity in 2025, even as prices and rents declined across several segments, highlighting uneven performance across the property sector. The total transaction value jumped 51.6% to BD1.6 billion ($4.2 billion), hitting a new high in over a decade, said an expert.
The fourth quarter of 2025 saw a shift in the narrative towards a more delivery‑focused era for Saudi’s real estate market, with project rationalisation and rephasing now becoming apparent, as government investments refocused to Expo and other major drivers, says a CBRE Middle East report.
Saudi Arabia’s real estate market is soaring, fuelled by bold reforms and economic momentum, says a report by CBRE Middle East, a global leader in commercial real estate.
Saudi Arabia’s real estate market is soaring, fuelled by bold reforms and economic momentum, says a report by CBRE Middle East, a global leader in commercial real estate.
