Domaine Properties, a leading investment advisor and service provider offering end-to-end real estate solutions, is set to launch two open house events in Dubai. The first open house will take place on October 27 at Damac, followed by the other on November 3 at Dugasta, said the company in a statement. Domaine Properties regularly conducts open house events, but these two stand out as key opportunities for potential buyers, investors, and real estate enthusiasts to explore some of Dubai's most sought-after properties, it stated. Attendees will have the unique chance to tour luxury apartments, experience state-of-the-art amenities and engage with the Domaine Properties team to gain valuable insights into Dubai's dynamic real estate market. "Domaine Properties is committed to offering…

Mered, a leading international real estate developer, has announced the appointment of Michael Belton as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In his new role, Michael will focus on expanding the company’s portfolio in the UAE, including the development of the ICONIC Tower and Large-scale Abu Dhabi project on Al Reem Island. He is also tasked with growing the Mered team to support future growth across the UAE and GCC region, enhancing investor relations, increasing the company’s market visibility, and driving innovative projects that set new standards in the real estate sector. Prior to this, Belton served as the Head of Development for the Qiddiya Performing Arts Center in Saudi Arabia, a key part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 initiative.   In this role, he…

Dubai Holding Asset Management (DHAM) announced today that its residential leasing portfolio, formerly known as Dubai Asset Management, has been rebranded as Dubai Residential. This rebranding follows the integration of Nakheel and Meydan into Dubai Holding, resulting in the significant expansion of Dubai Residential’s portfolio. The new identity marks a key milestone in the company’s journey of shaping the city’s residential leasing landscape, spanning over two decades. The move reaffirms the group’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for Dubai’s residents and supporting the emirate’s continued development. Unified under the Dubai Residential brand, the portfolio spans 40,000 homes, serving over 150,000 residents. From premium waterfront…

Dubai is facing a shortage of villas and townhouses due to an influx of high-net-worth individuals in the post-pandemic period and the fact that many expatriates are now looking to settle down on a long-term basis. Industry executives suggest that foreign residents who plan to make the UAE their home on a long-term basis prefer bigger villas, townhouses and amenities that can cater to the entire family.   Meanwhile, property developers also focus on apartments due to astronomical costs linked to villa community developments and higher profit margins offered by high-rise apartment towers. Meanwhile, property developers also focus on apartments due to astronomical costs linked to villa community developments and higher profit margins offered by high-rise apartment towers. As…

Dubai Investments has announced that significant progress has been made on Violet Tower, its latest residential development in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC). Strategically located in the heart of JVC, this AED300 million ($82 million) development is designed to cater to the rising demand for thoughtfully planned urban living spaces. It will feature 27 residential floors, comprising 287 units that range from studios to two-bedroom apartments, all designed to maximise space efficiency and modern living standards.   Giving a project update, Dubai Investments said its foundation phase is nearing completion, with 99.3% of the piling work already finished, marking a major milestone in the construction timeline.   Enabling works are expected to be concluded by the year-end and…

  UAE-based One Development, the international boutique real estate developer, has announced the appointment of AE7, the globally respected architectural and engineering group, as the consultant for its flagship AED2 billion ($544 million) project set to be launched in Dubai’s City of Arabia.   As per the deal, AE7 will manage all aspects of the development’s master planning and will be responsible for architecture, design (research and application), AI innovation integration, development management, engineering (mechanical and electrical), interior design, landscape architecture, project management, and built-in sustainability practices of this soon-to-be-unveiled project.   AE7 is a global top-50 multi-billion-dollar building, design and construction…

ABU DHABI - Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has announced enhancements to its Real Property Regulations, introduced new off-plan development regulations and launched a unified digital platform, AccessRP, following its strategic expansions to Al Reem Island. The new regulatory framework and the digital platform aim to support the growth and innovation in the real estate sector and reinforce ADGM's global position as a business-friendly real estate environment and a reliable and attractive destination for global and local investors. Both will drive digital transformation, and the platform will provide a full range of unified real estate services, including transaction services and other integrated services for developers and property owners, to enhance the customer experience and ease real…

Dubai's real estate market recorded total sales worth AED141.9 billion ($38.6 billion) in Q3 2024, setting an all-time high for a single quarter. This eclipsed the previous quarterly sales record of AED124.07 billion in Q2 this year, and represented a 30.1% year-on-year rise in value. A market update issued by fäm Properties reveals there were 50,423 overall sales transactions in Q3, a 37.9% year on year increase in volume and a 16.6% rise on Q2. 39,058 apartment sales The 39,058 apartment sales worth AED70.5 billion represented 77% of the total Q3 transactions, and showed a 43.9% increase in volume on the same period last year. Meanwhile, 8,156 villas sold for AED39.2 billion, a rise in volume of 16.6% over Q3 2023 and an increase of 18.4% on the previous quarter. Rising…

Property Finder, a leading real estate portal in the Mena region, has announced the successful divestment of its CRM business, PropSpace, as part of its strategic refocus on delivering enhanced value to its core customer base. This move reinforces Property Finder's commitment to streamlining its operations and doubling down on its core mission: empowering consumers to make informed real estate decisions. PropSpace, will now operate as an independent entity, offering unparalleled solutions to real estate professionals in the UAE. The newly created company will be led by Patrick Caulfield, who joins as Chief Executive Officer. Caulfield was previously Managing Director of Arthur Online, one of the UK’s leading property management CRMs which was acquired by Aareon, Europe’s…

UAE’s real estate market, which is predicted to reach a value of AED2.5 trillion ($680 billion) by 2024 end, continues to garner strong demand from investors from all over the world. The growing surge is due to various factors with the off-plan market being the major contributor and responsible for 65% of overall sales transactions for the month of August 2024, a 54% volume increase from what was recorded during the same period last year, said QUBE Development, a renowned international real estate developer. This sector’s growth is spearheaded by the increasing influx of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), who have entered the market looking for strong investment opportunities with a focus on the luxury property sector, primarily in the off-plan market where a high number of…

The demand for premium office spaces across the UAE has risen thanks to an increasing number of companies in the UAE returning to face-to-face work and a number of overseas companies wanting to set up operations in the country.   As businesses are also increasingly seeking high-quality, well-located office spaces to meet their evolving needs, Bayti Real Estate, a specialist in premium real estate services focusing on providing high-quality commercial and residential spaces across the region, have revealed that they have recently closed a deal for a record-breaking price per square foot of office space in Dubai.   The sale transaction involved a 2,879-sq ft premium office space located at The Opus, Business Bay, which they have sold for AED7,040 ($1,917) per sq ft. This…

Episode 123 of the popular show O! Millionaire captivated audiences with its grandeur and meaningful message. This special episode featured a grand prize draw of 100 million dirhams, accompanied by additional exciting rewards, making it one of the most anticipated episodes of the season. Oasis Park Initiative: Planting 60 Million Trees for a Sustainable Future The highlight of the episode was not just the extraordinary prize pool, but also a powerful segment on the importance of tree planting and its impact on our planet. This segment was closely tied to the goals of Oasis Park, an ambitious environmental initiative committed to planting 60 million trees over the next few decades. The program aims to plant 1.4 million trees annually, contributing significantly to combatting climate…