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.
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.
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has started construction on a new automotive logistics hub in Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone. The dedicated 28,000 square metre facility is designed to meet the growing regional demands of the automotive sector, offering scalable distribution across the GCC, Africa and international markets.
The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia has signed a non-binding agreement with Talaat Moustafa Group Saudi for Real Estate Development. The partnership intends to explore mixed-use property opportunities across the asset portfolio of the wealth fund. This initiative directly supports the newly launched urban development and livability ecosystem within the strategic 2026-2030 roadmap of the sovereign fund.
Developers Archi and NEXT have officially launched the Swissôtel Kobuleti Beach Resort, a 300 million dollar premium hotel and residential project in Georgia. Situated on the Black Sea coast near Batumi, the three-building complex will feature a luxury hotel, private apartments, a casino and a 3,000 square metre wellness zone. The development aims to elevate regional tourism standards and boost local employment.
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