Riyadh-based developer Liwan Real Estate Development has announced Liwan Najd, a SAR 4.5 billion ($948 million) mixed-use development, at Cityscape Global 2025. The project will feature approximately 2,500 residential units across various types, located next to the Al Yarmuk Metro Station in the Granada District. Spanning 151,308 sqm with a 600,000 sqm built-up area, over 60% of the project will be dedicated to open and landscaped areas.
Henderson Land Development has formally unveiled its new landmark project, Central Yards, situated on the New Central Harbourfront in Hong Kong. This ambitious, sustainable mixed-use development will feature over 1.6 million square feet of gross floor area. The project is a major component of the developer’s HK$63 billion harbourfront investment, secured via a record HK$50.8 billion land bid in 2021. The development is split into two phases, with the first scheduled to open in 2027.
Ciel Dubai Marina, the world’s tallest hotel, has officially opened as part of IHG’s Vignette Collection. The 377-metre landmark, developed by The First Group, features 82 floors and one of the world’s highest infinity pools. The hotel offers several destination dining venues, including the UK-born Asian restaurant Tattu, which culminates in the Sky Lounge & Terrace on Level 81. The property offers a spa, 24-hour gym, and a partnership with the International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA) to support culinary talent.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a dual management agreement with Mosa bin Abdul Aziz Al-Mosa and Sons Real Estate Holding Co. to launch two new hotels in Saudi Arabia. The hotels are the 232-key Crowne Plaza Al Khobar Al Bandariyah and the 106-key Holiday Inn Riyadh Rose Yard. The Crowne Plaza is expected to open in Q1 2027 near the Corniche, while the Holiday Inn, opening in late 2026, will feature the brand’s modern Open Lobby concept in Riyadh’s Al-Suwaidi district.
Efforts to deliver 100,000 mixed housing units across the South-East region of Nigeria have commenced following a major agreement in Enugu. The $10 billion (N15 trillion) Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is between the Igboebinie Plc consortium and Hand of God Construction Company Limited. The project will feature smart city designs and will create an estimated three million jobs. The development aims to tackle Nigeria’s significant housing deficit and redefine urban infrastructure, positioning the region as a hub for investment and sustainable living.
La Premiere Realty and Gables Construction Group have officially announced a major new exclusive collaboration based in Coral Gables, Florida. The partnership is designed to offer clients a fully streamlined service for property acquisition and subsequent construction work. The integrated service begins with La Premiere Realty handling the land acquisition phase. It then moves directly into construction, culminating in a fully constructed, move-in-ready home delivered by Gables Construction Group.