Dubai’s retail real estate market posted solid growth in 2025 with its sales transactions surging 50% year-on-year to hit AED4.6 billion ($1.2 billion), said a property expert. Around 1,450 sales deals were secured last year, up 7.6% over 2024 – with the off-plan sector accounting for more than half of them.
Dubai’s retail and warehouse sectors demonstrated resilience and growth in 2025, backed by strong fundamentals including record tourism, population boom and e-commerce activity. Both sectors, however, faced tightening supply conditions that shaped market dynamics throughout the year, said a report.
Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of the Expression of Interest (EoI) phase for the development of the Quality Valley project in Riyadh under a PPP model. The project scope includes the development of the HQ site of Saso in Riyadh and transforming it into a 191,000-sq-m integrated mixed-use masterplan.
Diversified sourcing strategies, alternative shipping routes and stronger coordination between logistics providers and government authorities have helped maintain continuity in the movement of essential goods, says Mark Mortimer-Davies, CEO of Choithrams, in an exclusive interview with TradeArabia's Sree Bhat.
Diversified sourcing strategies, alternative shipping routes and stronger coordination between logistics providers and government authorities have helped maintain continuity in the movement of essential goods, says Mark Mortimer-Davies, CEO of Choithrams, in an exclusive interview with TradeArabia's Sree Bhat.
Modon, an Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer, has announced the launch of Tara Park, a centrally-located residential freehold development on Reem Island featuring a range of residential towers that offer one- to three-bedroom apartments along with premium amenities.
Alibaba Group on Monday opened “Alibaba Wonder on Ice” (AWI), an interactive public installation in Milan’s Piazza del Castello Sforzesco, using artificial intelligence and cloud computing to showcase how virtual retail experiences could evolve during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Eskan Bank, a leading bank in Bahrain, has appointed Mazen Al Umran as the official design and supervision consultant for its Seef Greens development. A key urban development project in the kingdom, it features a mix of residential and commercial elements along with premium amenities.
Al Mouj Muscat, a key oceanfront lifestyle destination in Oman, has launched Azura Beach Residences III and IV, marking the final chapter of its best-selling coastal residential offering. It boasts a collection of 570 apartments and 41 four-bed duplex chalets, each with private pools and lifts.
Jad Global, a key developer, has announced the official launch of its new residential project - JAD 288 - located in Jumeirah Garden City, Dubai. It features 216 residential units and six retail outlets along with a diverse collection of upscale lifestyle amenities.
