Modon has awarded an AED 5 billion construction contract for the Nawayef East and Nawayef West developments on Hudayriyat Island, marking Abu Dhabi's biggest residential deal of 2025. The project will see 735 luxury villas built on record-breaking man-made hills, some rising up to 55 metres high. This landmark agreement follows earlier infrastructure works as the island continues its transformation into a premier residential hub.
New Murabba has formalised a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipalities and Housing to streamline urban development in Riyadh. The agreement covers land use integration, green space expansion and the adoption of global best practices for infrastructure. By aligning architectural identities and smart city strategies, the two bodies aim to deliver a sustainable modern downtown. The deal also focuses on traffic safety and community participation as part of the broader Saudi Vision 2030.
JINGDONG Property has increased its UK logistics holdings with the acquisition of a prime site near Leicester. Located in the "Golden Triangle," the deal includes two large warehouses and a development site capable of hosting 678,000 sq ft of new industrial space. This acquisition boosts the firm's total UK footprint to nearly 3.93 million sq ft as it looks to support regional supply chains and economic growth through high-spec, environmentally friendly infrastructure.
Hilton has secured three new hotel signings for its DoubleTree brand in Morocco, Togo and the Republic of Congo. The move includes a historic debut in Togo with an upscale airport property in Lomé. These developments are part of a broader plan to triple Hilton's presence in Africa, where the company already has over 100 hotels in the pipeline. Key features of the new sites include West Africa’s largest conference centre in Brazzaville and a luxury resort in Marrakech.
Meta Estate Trust has reached a new milestone with the opening of Retail Park Ciolpani on the DN1 highway. This €2 million development is the first in the company's portfolio to produce regular rental income. With a gross leasable area of 2,650 square metres, the park features international retailers and a long-term lease structure. The site is expected to generate up to €385,000 in annual revenue at full capacity. It also includes green technology such as electric vehicle charging stations to align with environmental goals.
A significant $1 billion agreement has been reached to develop the first major residential and commercial precinct in Bradfield City, Australia. The partnership between the NSW Government and Plenary will see the construction of 1,400 homes alongside a new university campus and a luxury hotel. This project represents a foundational move in creating the first new Australian city in 100 years. Stage 1 is set to focus on essential services and public spaces over the next five years.
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