UAE-based Al Ghurair Development has announced that it has signed up top global practice Pelli Clarke & Partners as the lead masterplan design architect for its large-scale transit-connected, mixed-use masterplan community in Al Jaddaf, Dubai.
Beyond Developments has confirmed continued construction momentum across its Dubai Maritime City masterplan, with measurable progress achieved across all active developments and key structural milestones delivered in line with approved schedules.
Diriyah Company, the developer of Saudi Arabia's premier historical, cultural, and lifestyle destination, has achieved a major sustainability milestone with its premium mixed-use project, Zallal, being awarded the Leed (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification.
RAK Properties has launched The Strand, a brand-new residential destination within the masterplan of Marjan Beach in Ras Al Khaimah. A mixed-use project, it features 540,000 sq m GFA allocated across well-crafted homes, retail hubs and an expansive network of green spaces and community-focused districts.
Dubai has approved a masterplan to redevelop Umm Suqeim Beach into a landmark destination reflecting the emirate’s cultural identity. The scope of work includes the construction of six main gateways, 10 mobility hubs and 11 taxi pickup and drop-off points as well as a 38m observation tower.
Beyon announced on the sidelines of Gateway Gulf 2025 that the comprehensive Master Plan for Digital City Bahrain, which will be located at Beyon’s headquarters in Hamala, has been submitted to the Urban Planning and Development Authority (UPDA).
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.
Beyond Developments has announced the launch of SIORA, its first beachfront masterplan on Dubai Islands. Spanning over 2-million sq ft, the premium project is inspired by Japanese garden principles, crafted around balance and quiet rhythm of coastal life.
Sobha Realty has announced the launch of the second residential cluster within its $20 billion Downtown UAQ masterplan. The Sobha AquaCrest is a five-tower cluster featuring one- to three-bed apartments and duplexes which is set for 2029 handover.
The opening day of Big 5 Construct Saudi explored the role of architects in the creation, implementation and sustainability of modern-day cityscapes and how they turned the masterplans into thriving communities. Also in spotlight was Saudi Arabia’s role as a leader in embedding heritage and culture in development.
