The Social Hub has unveiled proposals for a £200 million hospitality and community complex in Edinburgh’s Fountainbridge, marking its second UK venture. The project would bring a 560-bed hybrid hotel, coworking areas, and public spaces to the long-derelict former Fountain Brewery site, aligning with wider regeneration plans for the neighbourhood.
Riyad Capital and Mountain View KSA have collaborated to launch a new residential development fund with a value of SAR 1.7 billion, equivalent to $453 million. The fund's purpose is to finance the "ONE Mountain View" project, a semi-gated community in Riyadh's Al Rimal District. The development will cover over 152,000 square meters and deliver more than 500 residential units, targeting the demand for family-oriented housing. The community is planned to include large green spaces and a dedicated community hub, The Lighthouse.
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.
The new Chedi Private Residences Downtown is the second branded residential tower to be developed in partnership with Al Seeb Real Estate Development. The decision to move ahead with the second project quickly followed the successful launch of the first project, The Chedi Private Residences Sheikh Zayed Road. This debut development sold 65% of its units within months of its market introduction earlier in the year. The latest signing confirms Chedi Hospitality’s rapid expansion in the luxury branded residences segment, a drive that includes the recently announced Chedi Residences Wadi Safar in Saudi Arabia.
Meraas, part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has launched Nourelle at Madinat Jumeirah Living, a 66-residence development featuring sky gardens, wellness amenities and panoramic views, marking a new addition to Dubai’s luxury housing sector.
Shamal Holding and Marriott International have announced the first EDITION residences in the Middle East, coming to Dubai Harbour in 2029. The Dubai Beach EDITION will be the brand’s first UAE beachfront resort, featuring 165 residences and a 185-room hotel.