Hilton is set to expand its luxury footprint in the Caribbean with the 2028 opening of AMARIS Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos. The project will operate under the LXR Hotels & Resorts brand and feature 170 guest rooms alongside high-end branded residences. This development is part of a broader push by Hilton to double its luxury presence in the region through its top-tier brands.
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and Dedicated Housing Company (DHC) have announced a new partnership to develop a hospitality-inspired residential community in Riyadh's Al Malaz district. The development will consist of over 450 serviced residential units and 1,600 beds across two plots totalling 13,000 square metres. The project is an example of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), aimed at linking high-quality living with key transportation infrastructure to create more connected and sustainable urban areas.
Karma Urban Development has officially launched its first project in New Cairo, KAVI, a mixed-use development comprising commercial, administrative, and medical spaces. The company marked its entry into the Egyptian market by signing three cooperation protocols with leading engineering consultancy firms for the project’s execution and management.
Hang Lung Properties, in partnership with Shanghai Join Buy Group Co., Ltd., has secured the No. 1038 West Nanjing Road Commercial Project. The landmark redevelopment, formerly Westgate Mall, will operate under a 20-year lease. The site will be transformed into a dynamic mixed-use complex and will feature integrated retail, hospitality, and office spaces, supporting Shanghai’s urban renewal efforts and international consumption status.
Swire Properties and Lujiazui Group have launched Qiantan Place in Shanghai’s Pudong district, featuring two premium Grade-A office towers: One Qiantan Place (30 storeys) and Two Qiantan Place (24 storeys). The launch begins the pre-leasing phase for the new workspaces, which are part of the expanded Taikoo Li Qiantan mixed-use development. This development reinforces Swire Properties’ significant operational footprint in Shanghai.
Romania has announced the Dracula Land project concept, a private investment exceeding €1 billion aimed at creating the largest entertainment, retail, and technology destination in Europe. The 160-hectare site, located near Bucharest and Otopeni Airport, is a collaboration between Romanian investors Dragoş Dobrescu and George Toader and international partners.