Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing has approved new guidelines to monitor the illegal subdivision of residential units, reported SPA, as authorities step up efforts to enforce municipal regulations and improve building safety.
Sales values in Dubai’s residential real estate sector approached AED221.3 billion ($60.26 billion) across almost 79,200 transactions in H1 2026, according to new insight from leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.
Majid Developments has accelerated construction on its flagship residential project Arlington Park 2 in Dubailand, following strong investor demand across its expanding portfolio in the emirate. It comprises 129 apartments with a mix of studios and one- to three-bedroom units.
UAE-based developer GRID has officially broken ground on its premium residential development - Enchanté by GRID - within the Arjan community in Dubai. Set for 2028 handover, the key project features a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom residences alongside retail space.
Signature Developers has partnered with betterhomes to release a limited selection of residences at W Residences Dubai – Jumeirah Lakes Towers, the newest branded residential address coming to JLT. Construction is currently under way on the project with handover likely in Q4 2028.
Burtville Developments has announced the launch of its premium branded residential development - Bab Al Qasr Garden Residences 65 - in Masdar City. Spanning over 310,000 sq ft, the Abu Dhabi project will boast a mix of one- to five-bedroom apartments, including duplexes and sky villas.
Leading UAE developer Aldar has announced the launch of Canopies, the first residential community at Yas Point, a AED6 billion ($1.6 billion) waterfront destination on Yas Island's northern shore. It comprises 592 apartments across six mid-rise buildings, offering studios and one- to three-bedroom units.
UAE-based Alyakka Developers has begun handing over the units at Waha Living, its inaugural freehold residential development in Jumeirah Garden City in Dubai, featuring 71 residences with a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments along with private balconies.
UAE-based Azizi Developments has officially begun the handover of residential units at its premium project, Azizi Central, located within the Al Furjan community in Dubai. A 12-storey project, it comprises 97 modern apartments with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units.
UAE-based Alef Group has announced the successful sell-out of Phase One of Linar, a AED4 billion ($1.1 billion) waterfront residential development in Al Mamzar comprising Towers A, B and C. Following exceptionally strong demand, Alef has now released Towers D and E for sale.
