UAE-based developer DHG Properties has announced that it has begun work on Helvetia Marine, a premium waterfront residential development on Dubai Islands. Set for handover in Q1 2028, it features a curated mix of one- to three-bedroom apartments along with a range of premium amenities.
Abu Dhabi has announced the opening of the Al Samha Housing Project, a AED738 million ($201 million) development spanning 50 hectares featuring a total of 242 villas in addition to 33 parks and green spaces and two commercial complexes housing 38 retail outlets as well as a 3km cycling track.
Ellington Properties, a leading design-led real estate group, has announced the launch of its newest residential development, Everly Place, located at Meydan Horizon in Dubai featuring 209 residences across a curated mix of one - to three-bedroom apartments overlooking the crystal lagoon.
Leading UAE developer Arada has begun the pre-launch phase at 100 Avenue Road, a new residential development in North West London. Set for completion in Q4 2028, the 172-storey apartment building features a mix of studios to three bed-room apartments along with premium amenities.
Abu Dhabi’s residential real estate sector delivered its strongest first quarter on record this year, with AED38.1 billion ($10.4 billion) worth of sales across 8,100 transactions, said a top property consultancy, adding that Yas Island was in pole position for biggest jump in sales and rental prices.
Saudi Arabia's residential market recorded a sharp slowdown in activity during Q1 2026, with transaction volumes falling by 50% year-on-year, according to an analysis by global property consultancy, Knight Frank.
Qatar has issued a decision updating planning and architectural requirements for residential villas and palaces, introducing over 20 amendments aimed at providing homeowners with greater flexibility in residential development. It is aimed at improving the use of residential plots and accommodating the needs of its citizens.
Dubai's residential real estate market recorded more than 57,300 sales between January and April 2026, with transactions in the off-plan sector rising 3.3% year-on-year, says leading real estate advisory and property consultancy Cavendish Maxwell.
Drake & Scull International, in a strategic partnership with luxury developer Prestige One Developments, has officially started work on the Majan Project. Located in one of Dubai's fastest-growing districts, the Majan Project is set for completion in the first quarter of 2028.
Majid Al Futtaim, a leading mall developer and leisure pioneer in the region, has awarded the main construction contract worth over AED700 million ($191 million) for its prime residential community in Dubai - Distrikt Ghaf Woods - to Al Sahel Contracting, a part of the Al Nabooda Group.
