Al-Futtaim Real Estate has launched Al Badia Villas, a new residential leasing project in Dubai Festival City. The development consists of 107 smart homes ranging from three to five bedrooms. These properties are situated within three hectares of parkland and are designed to combine modern technology with sustainable living. Residents will benefit from solar power systems and integrated smart home features compatible with major platforms.
Europi Property Group and Incus Capital have formed a strategic joint venture to expand the Portuguese logistics firm Ecologis across the Iberian Peninsula. The partnership aims to build a leading platform by acquiring at least €100 million of additional high-quality assets in Portugal and Spain. Since its launch in 2021, Ecologis has amassed a 160k sqm portfolio of 11 assets which are currently fully occupied.
Crewstone International has announced a significant RM10 million investment into Zen Vision Group to support housing and property financing in Malaysia. Zen Vision, which has seen profits jump eightfold recently, will use the funds to deliver 71 upcoming projects. The deal follows a structured, milestone-based approach to ensure responsible growth. Both firms aim to provide more sustainable pathways for local homeownership through integrated property management and interior services.
New Murabba has formalised a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipalities and Housing to streamline urban development in Riyadh. The agreement covers land use integration, green space expansion and the adoption of global best practices for infrastructure. By aligning architectural identities and smart city strategies, the two bodies aim to deliver a sustainable modern downtown. The deal also focuses on traffic safety and community participation as part of the broader Saudi Vision 2030.
JINGDONG Property has increased its UK logistics holdings with the acquisition of a prime site near Leicester. Located in the "Golden Triangle," the deal includes two large warehouses and a development site capable of hosting 678,000 sq ft of new industrial space. This acquisition boosts the firm's total UK footprint to nearly 3.93 million sq ft as it looks to support regional supply chains and economic growth through high-spec, environmentally friendly infrastructure.
Dominus and Cheyne Capital have acquired the Grade II-listed Ibex House in the City of London for conversion into a 382-room hotel. The Art Deco landmark, built in the 1930s, will undergo a sustainable transformation designed by Studio Moren. The project aims to preserve the majority of the original structure while targeting top-tier environmental certifications. Alongside luxury guest rooms, the scheme includes the reopening of a historic pub and the launch of a new hospitality training academy.
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