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Abu Dhabi developer Miral unveils $3.3bn Yas Island project pipeline

Tue, 15 Sep 2026

Abu Dhabi's Miral has announced plans to invest more than AED12 billion ($3.3 billion) across Yas Island over the next five years, reflecting a clear focus on expanding its existing leisure attractions as well as boosting the hospitality offering, adding new hotel rooms and elevating its accommodation portfolio.

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Work in full swing at Sheraton-branded homes in Ras Al Khaimah

Mon, 14 Sep 2026

Atara Development said steady progress is being made on its premium project - The Residences at Sheraton Al Marjan Island Resort in Ras Al Khaimah - with shoring, piling and foundation works in full swing. On completion, it will boast 168 furnished homes with a mix of one- and two-bedroom units.

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VA Group to develop key mixed-use project in Oman’s historic Muttrah waterfront

Sun, 13 Sep 2026

International developer VA Group has announced that it has secured long-term land rights in Oman’s historic Muttrah waterfront, to develop an 18.5-hectare mixed-use project, featuring a mix of residences, leisure and retail facilities within the Port Sultan Qaboos Waterfront Masterplan.

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Bloom Holding unveils final phase of integrated Abu Dhabi community

Sun, 13 Sep 2026

Bloom Holding, a premium communities master developer based in Abu Dhabi, has announced the launch of Alhambra, the final release of Bloom Living, its fully integrated and all-inclusive community in the UAE capital, featuring a mix of residential, retail and dining facilities.

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DHCC breaks ground on $816m Dubai Creek Gardens residential project

Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) has announced the groundbreaking of its AED3 billion ($816 million) master-planned residential development - Dubai Creek Gardens - which on completion will boast over 1,400 residences alongside curated retail and dining offerings.

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Fakhruddin Properties unveils $190.6m vision for the future of living

Tue, 08 Sep 2026

Fakhruddin Properties has unveiled Tréppan Vision, an AED700 million mixed-use development for the future of living, where robots become part of everyday life.

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Falcon sold for record $571,000 at ADIHEX auction

Mon, 07 Sep 2026

A Gyr Pure Ultra White falcon achieved a record-breaking price of AED2.1 million ($571,000) at the final falcon auction of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, making it the highest value a falcon has ever been auctioned for.

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Fashion retailer Primark gears up for Bahrain, Qatar launch

Sat, 05 Sep 2026

Primark, the international fashion retailer, is set to make its debut in the kingdom later this month with the launch of its new outlet at City Centre Bahrain, being set up in partnership with Alshaya Group. This will be followed by the opening of the company's new outlet at Doha Festival City on October 29.

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New record set as falcon sells for $408,000 at ADIHEX

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

The fifth auction held as part of the 23rd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 attracted remarkable turnout, culminating in the sale of a Qarmousha Pure Ultra White falcon for AED1.5 million ($408,000).

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Mazad brings new curated collection of high-end luxury to auction

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

Mazad, Bahrain’s leading digital auction and marketplace platform and a Mumtalakat portfolio company, has launche a new curated collection bringing various luxury names to the auction platform.