UAE –  ARA Real Estate Development, a subsidiary of Core Holding, has revealed an AED 22 billion gated community project in Abu Dhabi. Named Arabian Hills Estate, the project is planned to be built on 244 million square feet, according to a press release. DECA Properties was appointed as the exclusive sales and marketing partner for the project. Arabian Hills offers open, freehold ownership, appealing to a diverse clientele seeking modern living. With stunning lagoons, natural pools, serene parks, and various recreational amenities including equestrian facilities and 5-star resorts, the project enhances the quality of life for residents and short-stay visitors alike. Hany Sabry, CEO of Core International Holdings, said: "We look forward to this collaboration with DECA…

Select Group, a leading real estate developer headquartered in Dubai, has announced the launch of Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina, marking a new chapter in ultra-luxury living. This significant milestone in architectural excellence is set to claim the title of the 'tallest residential tower globally' as it reshapes the Dubai Marina skyline, reaching a height of 517 metres, said a statement. The development follows the successful partnership between Select Group and Six Senses for the award-winning Six Senses Residences The Palm, Dubai and signifies Six Senses' first standalone residential development. Strategically located in the vibrant Dubai Marina district, the ultra-luxury 122-storey development embodies the essence of urban sophistication, offering residents an unparalleled…

The Emirati developer Binghatti is launching a new mega development in Dubai. The landmark project Binghatti Hills is set to become the most expansive development within the community. The unveiling of this project will be held on the 29th of April followed by a four-day sales event in Four Seasons Jumeirah, Dubai. The exquisite project will comprise a total of 1,666 residential units and 21 retail spaces. Drawing inspiration from the natural contours of terrains, Binghatti Hills seeks to capture the serene ambiance of a rolling hillside and translate it into an architectural masterpiece that embodies the spirit of tranquility amidst the bustle of city living. Binghatti Hills will feature private pools and lush sky gardens interwoven into the fabric of the architectural structure,…

UAE - ARA Real Estate Development, a Core Holding subsidiary, has unveiled the Arabian Hills Estate, a master-planned, gated community in Abu Dhabi, at an exclusive event held in Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. The company said it has assumed the full development and management responsibilities for the AED22 billion ($6 billion) project. DECA Properties will be the exclusive sales and marketing partner for this ambitious 244 million-sq-ft project in Abu Dhabi. This partnership marks a significant step towards realising the vision of Arabian Hills Estate and aligns with the capital city’s 2030 vision for sustainable development and community-centric living, said a statement. Arabian Hills offers open, freehold ownership, appealing to a diverse clientele seeking a modern lifestyle. The…

Portugal eyes more global investment in its real estate sector through its golden visa scheme as the property sector in the country recorded huge growth in the last few years, said Marcos Drummond, Sales Director at Valuable Investment Capital (VIC).Speaking during a networking event in Dubai, he added that the purpose of this event is to showcase Portugal’s real estate landscape to UAE-based investors and highlight the country’s potential investment avenues. He praised Dubai’s dynamic nature, its quick vaccination drive and safety protocols, which helped the city to go back to the normal and resume business activities.Marcos explained that the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Programme is a five-year residence-by-investment programme for non-EU nationals. The…

Equitativa (Dubai) Limited, manager of Emirates REIT (CEIC) PLC, has reported FY 2023 financial results for Emirates REIT. The REIT experienced strong growth, with record property income.   Commenting on Emirates REIT’s 2023 performance, Thierry Delvaux, Chief Executive Officer of Equitativa, said: “The past year represents a major milestone for Emirates REIT, with record revenues and positive operating profits built on a strategy based on asset performance optimization. With a well-managed diversified portfolio of premium commercial, retail and educational assets in Dubai, Emirates REIT is well positioned to build on our strong foundations for growth.     We signed a significant number of leases at lower rates during the COVID crisis, which are now coming…

In Dubai in the first quarter of 2024, developers from both domestic and foreign companies are launching projects at a rapid pace—on average, more than one launch per day. Based on preliminary data from Cavendish Maxwell’s Property Monitor, almost thirty new off-plan projects were launched in March 2024, with 10,000 units coming up for sale over the month. “These projects now bring the total number of launches in first-quarter of 2024 to an unprecedented 34,000 units spread over 120 projects — an average of a new launch every 18 hours,” said Zhann Jochinke, director of marketing and research at Cavendish Maxwell. “This phenomenal level of activity in the off-plan market shows no signs of abating anytime soon, and will likely continue for the…

Residents of Dubai who were impacted by the storm can now use WhatsApp to get in touch with the authorities for assistance with property damage from the rain. This is in response to Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s directive to the relevant authorities to prepare for severe weather. By these directives, the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment’s Executive Director, Omar Hamad Bushahab, formed a committee to review all requests from impacted residents and decide how to proceed, “giving priority to maintaining all their damaged homes and restoring them.” On the WhatsApp app, a number (0583009000) has been set aside to take support requests from impacted citizens. He continued by saying that all requests for assistance from residents…

WSP Middle East, one of the world’s leading professional services firms providing strategic advisory, engineering and design services, has announced the launch of its real estate advisory services unit in the region. This strategic move speaks directly to evolving market dynamics in which more clients are seeking out comprehensive, end-to-end project lifecycle services underneath a unified platform, said a statement from WSP. With over 3,000 trusted professionals across the region, WSP Middle East comprises four multi-disciplinary business units which are geared towards future-proofing the built and natural environments - Advisory Services, Transport & Infrastructure, Project Management Services, and Property & Buildings. WSP’s Real Estate Advisory team will be led…

Both local and foreign developers are aggressively launching projects, averaging more than one launch every day in the first quarter of 2024 in Dubai.   According to preliminary numbers released by Cavendish Maxwell’s Property Monitor, new off-plan project launches in March 2024 reached close to 30 projects with 10,000 units being added to the market for sale throughout the month.   “These projects now bring the total number of launches in first-quarter of 2024 to an unprecedented 34,000 units spread over 120 projects — an average of a new launch every 18 hours,” said Zhann Jochinke, director of marketing and research at Cavendish Maxwell.   “This phenomenal level of activity in the off-plan market shows no signs of abating anytime soon,…

Many people in Dubai and Sharjah who reside in areas that are still flooded said they didn’t plan to renew their tenancy contract upon expiry. They revealed their plans to relocate to other neighbourhoods which were less flooded.   Residents of some areas were struggling to return to their normal lives as streets were still flooded even six days after the rains on Tuesday, April 16. Areas in Al Majaz, Jamal Abdul Nasir, Al Wahda, Mudon, Warsan, Discovery Gardens and a few others were still flooded on Sunday evening and many tenants were forced out of the buildings as power and water were yet to be restored.   These areas of the two emirates were flooded in March this year also after heavy rains.   This has prompted residents to think not to renew their existing…

Citizens in Dubai affected by the storm can now contact authorities through WhatsApp to receive help with damages sustained to property during the rains.   This comes after Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum directed the concerned authorities to plan for extreme weather conditions.   Under these directives, Omar Hamad Bushahab, Executive Director of the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment established a committee to study all requests from affected citizens and determine how to address them, while "giving priority to maintaining all their damaged homes and restoring them.”   The number (0583009000) has been allocated on the WhatsApp application to receive requests for support from affected citizens.   He added that the Committee for the…