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August 18, 2026

Residential

Hilton and Extell Development Company have officially signed an agreement to debut the Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley Resort and Residences in 2028. Located in the newly developed East Village in Park City, Utah, the project offers premier ski-in, ski-out access next to the resort's longest ski run. The development features 132 hotel rooms and 105 luxury branded residences designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and AvroKO. Amenities will include a 15,000 square foot spa, a cantilevered pool and the iconic Peacock Alley lounge.
Lithuanian developer Darnu Group has announced plans to invest EUR 80 million into real estate projects throughout 2026, marking an 84 per cent rise in funding compared to the previous year. The vast majority of this capital is earmarked for residential housing, with a primary focus on the expansion of the popular Sakai district in Vilnius and the launch of the ambitious Launagiai project. Outside of housing, the company is continuing work on major industrial infrastructure, including a state-of-the-art logistics hub.
Emirates Airline has confirmed a major land deal with Dubai Investments Park to build a massive residential complex for its staff. This multi-billion-dirham project will eventually house 12,000 cabin crew members across 20 modern buildings. The site is positioned perfectly between Dubai’s two main airports to support the airline as it grows and moves operations. Construction is due to start in just a few months with the first residents moving in by 2029.
Dar Global and The Trump Organization have unveiled Trump Plaza Jeddah, a USD 1 billion mixed-use development in Saudi Arabia. Located within the Amaya master plan, the project includes luxury residences, Grade-A offices and a private central park. The site will feature a 4,000-square-metre private members' club alongside elite dining and retail options. This launch marks the third collaboration between the two entities in the Kingdom.
Instone Real Estate has acquired a 12,500 m² plot in Unterschleißheim to develop a new residential quarter. The project will provide 180 apartments designed to meet high energy efficiency standards including a connection to local geothermal energy. Located in the northern Munich metropolitan area, the development forms part of a multi-generational campus initiative. The move aims to tackle the urgent need for housing in one of Germany's most economically vibrant regions.
BNW Developments has entered a major strategic partnership with China Railway No. 4 Engineering Group Co. Ltd. (CREC4) to accelerate its construction projects in Ras Al Khaimah. The collaboration is valued at approximately AED 1 billion and aims to utilize the engineering expertise of the Fortune 500 subsidiary to deliver high-end waterfront destinations. This move follows the completion of initial site works on several BNW projects and marks a shift into a high-speed execution phase for the developer.

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