TARAF, the real estate arm of Yas Holding, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with sovereign investor Mubadala to explore developing a major mixed-use waterfront destination on Abu Dhabi's Al Reem Island. The proposed project covers 10 plots spanning 655,000 square feet of land and roughly 5.4 million square feet of gross floor area, integrating residential, commercial, retail and dining spaces.
Abu Dhabi developer Aldar and Sharjah-based Arada have entered into a landmark strategic partnership worth approximately AED 15 billion. Marking Arada's entry into the Abu Dhabi property market, the agreement involves co-developing a 1.5 million square metre mixed-use masterplan at Seih Sdeirah and acquiring three residential plots on Yas Island to deliver premium lifestyle communities.
A new joint venture between Innovo Build and REDCON Construction has secured a contract exceeding 12 billion Egyptian pounds for Modon Developments' flagship project in Egypt. The alliance will deliver infrastructure and contracting works for the "DP03 East" package at "Wadi Yam" in Ras El Hekma. Spanning 323,000 square metres, the 21-month project includes over 660 residential units, a commercial mall, scenic lakes, landscaping, and road paving.
Grova Developments, the real estate arm of Hassan Allam Holding, has appointed Hassan Allam Construction to build Grova Westfields in West Cairo under a USD 1 billion contract. Spanning 303 acres in Sheikh Zayed, the development features a five-star hotel, branded residences, luxury villas, and apartments. Delivered with Egyptian Kuwaiti Company for Real Estate Development, it follows the company's recent expansions in Cairo and Riyadh.
M&G Real Estate has completed the sale of Frontier Shinjuku Tower, a 24-storey mixed-use asset in Tokyo, following a 23% increase in net operating income. Disposed of 15 months ahead of the original investment timeline, the 298-apartment property underwent extensive asset enhancements and sustainability upgrades, securing Japan’s highest green rating, CASBEE S. The sale highlights sustained demand for prime rental housing in central Tokyo.
Arada has submitted initial planning applications for its AED12 billion Thameside West regeneration project to the London Borough of Newham. The first stage will deliver nearly 1,500 homes, including two buildings providing 100% social rent. Spanning 47 acres in the Royal Docks, the landscape-led masterplan incorporates a seven-acre public park, a one-kilometre waterfront walk and plans for a new DLR station.
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