The UAE’s cabinet had approved 3,567 housing decisions worth AED2.55 billion ($680 million) in 2025, said a report. This federal support included a mix of residential, financing and government grants for low-income families and government housing schemes.
Saudi-based Alramz Real Estate has announced that it has signed an agreement to establish a SAR2.5 billion ($666 million) shariah-compliant real estate investment fund to develop its residential project - Rabwa Alramz - in Riyadh, with SNB Capital acting as the fund manager.
Palace Group, a key player in the UAE’s luxury real estate sector, has announced the launch of Aya, an exclusive new residential development at Jumeirah Garden City in Dubai. Set for 2027 completion, the project features 70 exclusive homes with a mix of one- to two-bedroom units.
Mashriq Elite Real Estate Developments has officially broken ground on Floarea Breeze - its debut residential project in Dubai Islands. Set for Q3 2027 completion, the key waterfront development features 48 residential apartments and 4 townhouses.
Pure Bliss Development, owned by region’s major retail conglomerate Lals Group, has announced the topping out of Bliss Tower, its flagship residential project in the Dubai Land Residence Complex, thus signifying completion of the major building structure.
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain has directed officials to boost the kingdom's housing services, which can be availed of by 7,000 citizens. This is in line with the orders of His Majesty King Hamad to accelerate the delivery of 50,000 new housing units, said a report.
Residential sales values in Riyadh hit SAR17.6 billion ($4.69 billion) in Q3 as the city prepares to deliver 57,000 new units in 2026-27, said a report. Property purchases across key cities will rise further in 2026 as new foreign ownership law takes effect.
Taraf, the real estate division of Yas Holding, and Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s pioneering sustainable urban district, are joining forces to develop Fay Hills, a 153-acre residential masterplan designed around sustainability, wellness, and human-centred living.
Modon has awarded the main construction contract for two of its residential developments on Hudayriyat Island: Nawayef East and Nawayef West. With a total value of AED5 billion ($1.36 billion), the contract is the largest awarded for residential projects in Abu Dhabi in 2025.
UAE-based The Luxe Developers has broken ground on its AED2.3 billion ($626 million) wellness-integrated luxury development - La Mazzoni - on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. Set for completion in Q3 2028, it features 562 fully furnished units and other key amenities.
