Abuilding can use less electricity, consume less water and produce fewer emissions. But does that necessarily make it better for the people living inside it, or the environment around it? That is one of the questions driving interest in regenerative real estate, a concept that goes beyond making buildings more energy-efficient. The idea is to design developments that not only reduce their environmental footprint but also improve living conditions, support natural ecosystems and make better use of resources throughout their lifespan. The distinction matters for an industry with a considerable environmental footprint. Buildings and construction account for around 32% of global energy consumption and 34% of carbon dioxide emissions, according to the United Nations Environment Programme…

Casa Vista Development is reinforcing its presence in the UAE real estate market as 40 per cent of the residences at AQUORA, its Dh350 million signature waterfront address on Dubai Islands, have been sold ahead of the project's official unveiling at Madinat Jumeirah on October 28, 2026. The sales milestone, confirmed by the developer, reflects buyer confidence in AQUORA and Casa Vista Development's commitment to creating distinctive living experiences supported by thoughtful architecture, high construction standards and meticulous attention to detail. The development's progress comes amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, demonstrating continued interest in residential projects that combine attractive locations with a clear vision for quality and long-term value. A growing…

Royal Development Holding, a boutique premium real estate developer and subsidiary of Emirates Stallions Group, has announced that Mallside Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, is expected to open in the first quarter of 2027, with the project now in its final stages of development. Located within Dubai Hills Estate, the hotel will be directly connected to Dubai Hills Mall via a pedestrian skybridge, offering guests convenient access to one of Dubai’s leading lifestyle, retail and entertainment destinations. Its location also provides seamless connectivity to the wider community, catering to both business and leisure travellers. Conceived as an integrated hospitality and residential destination, Mallside Hotel is designed to complement the ongoing development of Dubai Hills…

Dubai South recorded 12,428 residential property transactions in the first eight months of 2026, surpassing the 9,788 transactions registered throughout 2025 by 27 per cent, as demand for smaller apartments and off-plan properties continues to drive activity in the area According to the Anarock Dubai South Residential Micro-Market Report, residential sales value reached Dh15.9 billion between January and August, equivalent to 81 per cent of the Dh19.6 billion recorded during the whole of last year. The figures mark the highest residential transaction volume recorded in any full year covered by the report, which tracks the market from 2020 to August 2026. The longer-term growth has also been significant. Annual residential sales value increased from Dh720 million in 2020 to Dh19.6…

Arada, a UAE-based real estate developer, has expanded its portfolio to five markets, with the entry of Saudi Arabia and Syria during 2026, and the further development of its business in Britain and Australia, in parallel with the launch of projects in Dubai and the announcement of its first presence in real estate development in Abu Dhabi.According to the review of the "Masdar Real Estate" platform for official announcements of the company, the portfolio includes more than 70 thousand housing units in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Britain and Australia, while it completed about 17 thousand units until the announcement of the establishment of its Saudi arm on October 20, 2026.The expansions include integrated residential communities and mixed-use projects, in addition to residential…

Deyaar Development, listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), raised its pre-tax profit margin to 35.6% during the first nine months of 2026, compared to 29.4% during the same period last year, supported by profit growth at a pace that exceeded revenue growth, according to its financial results announced on October 23, 2026.The results showed that the company’s pre-tax profit increased by 27% to about $147.4 million (AED 541.5 million), compared to about $115.9 million (AED 425.7 million) during the first nine months of 2025.In contrast, Deyaar’s revenues increased by 5% to about $414.7 million (AED 1.5229 billion), compared to about $394 million (AED 1.447 billion) during the corresponding period last year.Thus, the pre-tax profit margin increased by 6.2 percentage points…

A recent real estate report revealed that the number of resale ads for ready-made residential properties in Dubai increased by between 155% and 162% year-on-year during August 2026, bringing the total number of advertisements in two categories of real estate, classified by the original type of developer, to about 41 thousand ads.According to the October 2026 report by GCP Group, based on data from real estate information company REIDIN, the number of real estate resale ads developed by private sector companies reached 23,423 in August, compared to 17,571 ads for real estate developed by government-linked companies.The data showed an increase in the number of real estate resales from the private sector by 155% compared to August 2025, while real estate developed by government-linked…

The profits of Deyaar Developments, listed on the Dubai Stock Exchange, and owned by Dubai Islamic Bank, increased to AED 445.7 million (AED 0.10/per share) by the end of the first nine months of 2026, compared to a profit of AED 408.4 million achieved during the same period in 2025.The reason for the increase in profits during the current period is due to the increase in the profit margin by 35.0% during the first nine months of 2026, compared to 34.8% during the same period of the previous year, as a result of the increase in revenues, and the decline in direct costs, in addition to the increase in other revenues by 52%, to reach 57.9 million dirhams, compared to 38.1 million dirhams, during the same period of the previous year. It is also due to the achievement of net financing…

Dubai-based Meraki Developers has announced its intention to launch a mixed-use project in Dubai South in November 2026, coinciding with the expansion of its portfolio of projects under development in the emirate to seven projects worth nearly $1 billion and about 2,400 residential units under construction.The move is part of the expansion of the Meraki Group, which is based in the UAE and Singapore and operates in the real estate, construction and education sectors.New project in Dubai SouthAjay Rajandran, founder and chairman of Miraki Group, said that Dubai’s entry into the South represents a new step in the group’s growth, pointing out that the company sees opportunities in the region, supported by the development of infrastructure, connectivity networks and the growth of…

Anan Investment Holding Company, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, has announced the delivery of more than 500 plots of land in its Arabian Hills real estate project, ahead of schedules set in the approved schedules. The company said that the deliveries reflect the progress made in the development and infrastructure of the project, noting that it is continuing to implement its operational plans to accelerate the pace of delivery, aiming to deliver more than 1000 plots of land before the end of 2026, in a statement today. She pointed out that this progress comes within the framework of the transition of the Arabian Hills project from the stages of development to the stages of actual delivery, supporting the growth of the company’s business in the coming…

Aldar Group, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), has announced the launch of two shared Visa Infinite and Visa Platinum (PIS) co-branded cards that allow customers to benefit from exclusive rewards and benefits across the portfolio of the diverse portfolio of real estate, educational institutions, shopping, hospitality and leisure destinations, in a move that aims to enhance the value that customers receive for their daily spending.According to a company statement, the two cards are linked to Aldar Group’s Digital Loyalty Program, which gives their holders the opportunity to recover up to 10% of the value of eligible spending in the form of reward points at the malls, hotels, golf courses, restaurants and participating leisure…

Dubai recorded 86 residential transactions worth $10 million or more in the third quarter of 2026, including 13 above $25 million, according to new analysis from global property consultancy Knight Frank. Sales between July and September totalled Dh5.77 billion ($1.57 billion). That lifts the number of qualifying deals in the first nine months of the year to 412, up from 357 in the same period last year, with a combined value of about $6.67 billion. Third-quarter volumes were 34 per cent below the 131 sales recorded in Q2 and lower than the 103 registered in Q3 2025. Faisal Durrani, partner and head of research, Mena, at Knight Frank, said the luxury market has continued to see high sales volumes “despite the exceptional geopolitical backdrop across the region”, although…