Muscat Municipality will be showcasing 12 development opportunities, including four seafront projects, at the upcoming Urban October 2026 expo in the Omani capital. The portfolio includes the redevelopment of Qurum’s beach and mangrove waterfront, new commercial buildings near Muttrah’s historic port and a coastal promenade in Seeb.
Mered, a leading project developer, has partnered with top Swiss architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron for its new waterfront project - Riviera Residences - in Abu Dhabi featuring 400 apartments and 12 exclusive villas, including sky and ocean villas.
Diyar Al Muharraq, a leading estate developer in Bahrain, said secondary infrastructure work has begun on its prime Al Wasem development and is set for completion by the mid-2026. Featuring scenic views, the project comprises over 55 waterfront plots.
Leading Bahraini developer Naseej has appointed Sanad Engineering as design and engineering supervision consultant and DG Jones as quantity surveying consultant for its premium project - Amwaj Avenue, a 125,000-sqm mixed-use waterfront development project in the kingdom.
Work is nearing completion on Jumeirah Beach 1 project, a fully integrated coastal destination in Dubai featuring modern recreational and sports facilities including dedicated pedestrian, cycling and jogging paths. It is set to reopen to the public next month following revamp.
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.
Mered, a leading international real estate developer, has appointed Paris-based landscape architecture and urban planning practice Michel Desvigne Paysagiste (MDP) as landscape consultant for its landmark waterfront development - Riviera Residences - on Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi.
Manchester City has sealed a partnership deal with UAE-based Ohana Development to unveil its new branded residences in Abu Dhabi. Spanning 1.67 million sq m along Yas Canal waterfront, the Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana is said to be the first Manchester City club-branded residential destination in the world.
Object 1, a key real estate developer, has closed a AED4.5 billion ($1.22 billion) multi-plot land deal in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant step forward in its expansion into the capital. The developer has acquired four waterfront plots on Al Reem Island with a development area of over 2 million sq ft.
Mira Developments has collaborated with Gianfranco Ferré Home to unveil a new collection of luxury waterfront apartments at Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. The Gianfranco Ferré Residences will boast a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom units alongside a limited number of duplex residences.
