UAE developer Arada has launched Arada KSA, marking its entry into Saudi Arabia with a AED14 billion ($3.8 billion) residential development in Riyadh. Spanning 2.5 million sq m, it will boast 3,500 villas and townhouses surrounded by 100,000 trees, with top-class amenities including a school, retail and sporting facilities.
Work is moving at a steady pace on the Seef Downtown project coming up in the kingdom on a 24,000 sqm area. Once completed, it will boast restaurants, cafes, a public promenade, green spaces as well as flexible commercial units and parking facilities.
Shein, the global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, has announced a new suite of localised services for Middle Eastern sellers on the Shein Marketplace.
Jubail Island has announced the first wave of premium retail partners set to open at Souk Al Jubail, a pivotal milestone in establishing the island’s social heart as a premier destination for refined living. These openings mark the next stage in Jubail Island’s development.
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the trial operation of the Dubai Glydways automated transit system at a premium retail destination in the emirate - Bluewaters. The system uses autonomous electric vehicles supported by artificial intelligence technologies, operating on dedicated guideways.
Dubai developer Meraas has unveiled an expanded residential masterplan for Dubai Design District (d3), thus transforming the district into one of Dubai’s most desirable creative-led waterfront neighbourhoods. Spanning 18 million sq ft, it will offer residents a blend of cultural, retail and hospitality experiences.
Kanoo Real Estate, a division of the Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, has officially inaugurated its Sitra service station in Bahrain. A fully integrated service destination, it features eight drive-thru units, 12 retail outlets with the mezzanine levels hosting a curated mix of international and local brands.
UAE-based Tiger Properties has launched its new lagoon-front master community in Ajman being set up at an investment of $10 billion within the Al Alia district. Tiger Downtown Ajman will boast a total of 76 buildings, including 20 lagoon-front structures alongside retail components.