Rotana has signed a deal with Zawaya Properties Company to debut its branded residences segment in Saudi Arabia. Located in Makkah, the project will deliver 240 serviced hotel apartments within the SAR 26 billion Thakher development. The project targets growing demand from pilgrims and long-stay corporate travelers under the Saudi Vision 2030 tourism expansion strategy.
The Snøhetta-designed Shanghai Grand Opera House will officially open on October 17, 2026. Currently entering its final development phase, the venue has scheduled 82 performances across 47 productions for its inaugural season, which runs until February 20, 2027. The project features three specialist auditoriums and an accessible public roofscape.
A new report by property consultancy Cavendish Maxwell reveals that Ras Al Khaimah will deliver 25600 new residential units by 2030. The massive property boom is fueled by a population projected to reach 650000 alongside major infrastructure upgrades. Apartments will comprise 97% of the upcoming pipeline to meet shifting buyer demands, with peak delivery expected to hit 9100 homes in 2029.
A joint venture consisting of Frasers Property, CSC Land Group and Sekisui House has announced the upcoming preview of Dunearn House in Singapore. The 380-unit private housing complex is the first and tallest residential development planned within the new Bukit Timah Turf City masterplan. Located in District 11, the 99-year leasehold property will open for previews on 10 July 2026, with sales starting on 25 July 2026.
Commercial property specialist Transwestern has finalised the acquisition of Forte Real Estate Partners to grow its corporate footprint in the US Midwest. The corporate takeover brings 12 specialist tenant advisors into Transwestern's regional office in Minneapolis, alongside a commercial property portfolio spanning nearly 1 million square feet. Forte has overseen more than $885 million in transactions since its formation five years ago.
A joint venture led by global real estate specialist Kennedy Wilson has purchased the Carraway housing development in Westchester County for $237 million. The 421-unit Class A residential site in West Harrison was bought alongside Japanese partners Kenedix and Hulic. Situated 25 miles north of Manhattan, the complex features a mix of flats, structured parking and ground-floor retail units.
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