Residential

Construction & Real Estate

Umm Al Qura unveils new mixed-use urban destination in Makkah

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Saudi developer Umm Al Qura has announced the launch of Masar Gardens, a mixed-use urban destination in Makkah featuring residential, commercial, hospitality, and public-use components backed by extensive infrastructure, green spaces, pedestrian pathways and modern mobility solutions.

Construction & Real Estate

Reportage breaks ground on its premium residential project at Saadiyat Island

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

UAE-based real estate developer Reportage Group has officially broken ground on its premium residential project, SENSI, on Saadiyat Island. The key Abu Dhabi development aims to offer a distinctive architectural identity rooted in elegance, intentionality, and emotional connection.

Construction & Real Estate

BEYOND Developments launches $1.09bn masterplan community

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

BEYOND Developments on Monday unveiled AED4-billion ($1.09 billion) The Yards, a master-planned destination in City of Arabia in Dubai, and simultaneously launched Arancia, the project’s first residential cluster.

Construction & Real Estate

UAE real estate market to hit AED3 trillion by 2031, says report

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

The UAE real estate market is projected to reach nearly AED3 trillion ($812 billion) by 2031, reflecting strong investor confidence and sustained demand across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, a report said.

Construction & Real Estate

DHG starts work on premium Dubai Islands waterfront residential project

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

UAE-based developer DHG Properties has announced that it has begun work on Helvetia Marine, a premium waterfront residential development on Dubai Islands. Set for handover in Q1 2028, it features a curated mix of one- to three-bedroom apartments along with a range of premium amenities.

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Saudi Arabia residential market records sharp slowdown: report

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia's residential market recorded a sharp slowdown in activity during Q1 2026, with transaction volumes falling by 50% year-on-year, according to an analysis by global property consultancy, Knight Frank.

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Qatar amends building regulations for residential villas, palaces

Sat, 13 Jun 2026

Qatar has issued a decision updating planning and architectural requirements for residential villas and palaces, introducing over 20 amendments aimed at providing homeowners with greater flexibility in residential development. It is aimed at improving the use of residential plots and accommodating the needs of its citizens.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai residential property sales hit 57,300 in four months of 2026

Wed, 06 May 2026

Dubai's residential real estate market recorded more than 57,300 sales between January and April 2026, with transactions in the off-plan sector rising 3.3% year-on-year, says leading real estate advisory and property consultancy Cavendish Maxwell.

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Drake & Scull, Prestige One kick off work at Majan development

Mon, 04 May 2026

Drake & Scull International, in a strategic partnership with luxury developer Prestige One Developments, has officially started work on the Majan Project. Located in one of Dubai's fastest-growing districts, the Majan Project is set for completion in the first quarter of 2028.

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Majid Al Futtaim awards main contract for Distrikt Ghaf Woods

Mon, 04 May 2026

Majid Al Futtaim, a leading mall developer and leisure pioneer in the region, has awarded the main construction contract worth over AED700 million ($191 million) for its prime residential community in Dubai - Distrikt Ghaf Woods - to Al Sahel Contracting, a part of the Al Nabooda Group.