Dubai developer Emaar Properties has announced plans for an AED 200 billion master-planned district designed to accommodate nearly 150,000 residents. Spanning a built-up area of more than 4.5 million square metres, the self-sustaining urban project will integrate high-rise towers, luxury enclaves and commercial spaces. The development centers on a 20-minute city layout linked to the Dubai Metro network.
Vietnamese developer Sun Group has formed a strategic alliance with Singaporean operator The Ascott Limited. The deal introduces 1,700 premium accommodation rooms across Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc. Four distinct international hospitality brands will be deployed to capture diverse traveler demographics. Notably, the partnership debuts the lifestyle concepts lyf and HARRIS in Vietnam, aiming to prolong visitor stays and elevate local tourism competitiveness.
Dubai Holding Real Estate and Commercial Bank of Dubai have launched a digital home financing scheme. The programme serves UAE Nationals and residents buying off-plan or finished properties across Nakheel, Meraas and Dubai Properties. It introduces automated pre-approvals and early financing options once construction reaches 30%, offering conventional and Islamic options alongside premium banking rewards.
Kennedy Wilson has partnered with Dutch pension investor APG to form a 2 billion euro residential joint venture in Ireland. The platform will manage and develop over 3,400 private rented homes across Dublin. This includes taking a minority stake in the Cherrywood portfolio and building 2,300 new units on brownfield sites, increasing Kennedy Wilson's managed Irish portfolio to 6,900 homes.
Figure Technology Solutions has secured a definitive $717 million deal to acquire AI lending platform Kiavi. The transaction, backed by a joint venture with Sixth Street, aims to transition billions in residential investment loans onto blockchain rails. This integration will leverage Figure's new AI tool, Adaptor, to automate data onboarding, targeting a 60 per cent medium-term EBITDA margin.
Miraval Resorts and Spas has opened its first international location, Miraval The Red Sea, on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia. Announced on 9 June 2026, the 180-room adults-only wellness retreat blends the brand's mindfulness philosophy with local heritage. The eco-friendly resort features the largest spa on the island, plant-forward dining and specialised wellness programs powered completely by renewable energy.
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