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Hassan Allam JV lands Waldorf Astoria superblock contract in Diriyah

Sun, 21 Jun 2026

Hassan Allam Holding, a leading engineering and construction company in the Mena region, said one of its key subsidiaries, in a joint venture with UCC Saudi, has secured the contract for Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Residences & Mixed Use Super Block located within the kingdom's mega development Diriyah.

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ZaZEN starts handover of its LEED-certified residential project

Sat, 20 Jun 2026

UAE-based ZāZEN Properties has announced that it has officially begun the handover phase of its community-focused project, ZāZEN Ivy, located within the Al Furjan development. Rising six storeys, ZāZEN Ivy is the company’s second LEED-certified property.

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betterhomes announces exclusive launch of 93-storey Dubai tower

Mon, 04 May 2026

UAE real estate agency betterhomes has announced the exclusive launch of City Tower, a premium long-term leasing address on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, in collaboration with H&H. The 93-storey tower offers 695 residences - ranging from studios to four-bedroom homes - available to move in from June 20.

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Emirates Palace introduces luxury mansion residences with Mandarin Oriental

Mon, 18 May 2026

Emirates Palace Company, with LEAD Development and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, has announced 35 private residences at Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, scheduled for completion in 2029.

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Arada achieves key safety milestone at $9.5bn Sharjah megacommunity

Thu, 30 Apr 2026

Leading UAE developer Arada has achieved a major milestone by clocking over 100 million safe man-hours without a lost time injury (LTI) at its AED35 billion ($9.5 billion) Sharjah megacommunity Aljada. Scope of work included residential, retail, hospitality and leisure as well as infrastructure and landscaping.

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Kempinski Residences expands into Saudi Arabia with Makkah project

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

Kempinski Group has announced its first branded residences in Saudi Arabia, Kempinski Residences at Masar, Makkah. The project includes 302 serviced units with flexible ownership options targeting high-end buyers and investors.

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Aldar announces sale of 80pc residential units in Yas Island development

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

Leading UAE developer Aldar has sold 80% of the homes released at its key project - Yas Park Place - located in the heart of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi generating over AED800 million ($218 million) in sales. A mid-rise residential community, it features six buildings offering a collection of studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes.

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Arada starts handover of 138 homes at Sharjah mega community

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Leading UAE developer Arada has announced that it has begun the handover of 138 new apartments at its AED35 billion ($9.5 billion) Aljada megacommunity in Sharjah, following the completion of construction of the two Il Teatro Residences buildings.

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Cheval makes branded residences debut with new Dubai Islands project

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Cheval Collection, a UK-based luxury hospitality company, has entered the branded residences sector with its new project - Cheval Residences Dubai Islands. An exclusive beachfront property, it will comprise 99 apartments with a mix of one- to three-bedroom and a range of fitness and leisure facilities.

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Final set of 600 residential units released at Damac District

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Damac Properties has launched the final collection of residential units at the Damac District, introducing 600 studio and one-bedroom apartments. A key mixed use community in Dubai, Damac District offers an integrated live-work-play environment with retail, wellness, and workplaces located within proximity.