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Abu Dhabi's Reem Mall signs up TGP International to lead F&B strategy

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

Reem Mall, a $1.3 billion lifestyle destination in Abu Dhabi, has officially appointed TGP International to lead the food and beverage strategy for an innovative new dining destination. The project aims to create a dedicated F&B hub featuring a mix of regional concepts and global brands.

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Object 1 completes its second residential project in Jumeirah Village Circle

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

Object 1, a leading UAE developer, has announced the completion of its second project, V1TER Residence, a residential development located in District 12 of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) in Dubai. Rising 25 storeys, it comprises 175 apartments, including studios, one-, two- and eight three-bedroom homes.

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GRID breaks ground on its first signature development in Dubai

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

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.

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Jeddah Tower hits 430m mark on path to becoming world's tallest

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

Jeddah Tower, Saudi Arabia’s landmark mega-tall mixed-use tower, has achieved a major construction milestone reaching 430m this month. With a planned height of over 1,000m, the skyscraper, once completed, will become the first man-made structure in the world to reach a full kilometre.

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Burtville unveils Masdar City’s premium residential development

Sat, 25 Jul 2026

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.

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‘Sentient cities’ the next frontier in urban development, says experts

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

The future of urban development lies in building "sentient cities" that place residents at the centre of planning and decision-making, said experts at the World Governments Summit Organisation, calling for a shift from technology-driven urban planning to a more human-centred approach.

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Aldar unveils first residential community at $1.6bn Yas Island project

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

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.

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Aldar unveils AED100bn Abu Dhabi mega waterfront development

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

Aldar has launched its landmark AED100 billion ($27.2 billion) waterfront development - Marsa Al Saadiyat - on a 6.4-million-sq-m area in Abu Dhabi featuring private mansions, luxury villas, waterfront apartments and branded residences set along an 8-km coastline with 5.6 km of pristine beaches and other world-class amenities.

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Saudis lead the world in recognising play's potential: study

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Saudi nationals are leading the world in recognising "play" as a vital catalyst for overall human potential, powering everything from physical health and mental happiness to social connections and academic success, according to a research released by Qiddiya City. Globally, adults now spend just two hours a day on leisure and play compared to nearly seven hours on paid work.

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Arada awards key contracts for 5,000-home London waterfront development

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Leading master developer Arada has announced that it has awarded leading architecture firm Gensler, global built environment consultancy Arup and landscape architects Planit for the first phase of Thameside West, a 5,000-home waterfront development in East London.