Abu Dhabi is entering a major growth phase with the development profile of a far more established branded residences market, with 92% of projects in its pipeline now standalone, according to The Brand Standard, the inaugural annual report from specialist advisory firm Global Branded Residences (GBR). The findings come as the global branded residences sector reaches 1,972 schemes across more than 100 countries, comprising 848 completed developments and 1,124 in the global pipeline.  The Brand Standard also finds that branded residences now achieve an average price premium of 44% compared with equivalent non-branded residential products globally. Abu Dhabi now has 31 branded residence projects, comprising five completed developments and 26 in the pipeline. This makes the UAE capital…

The Emirate of Ajman recorded 1,143 real estate transactions worth AED1.9 billion in September 2026, the Ajman Land and Real Estate Regulation Department said. Engineer Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director-General of the Department, said property sales saw strong activity during the month, reflecting investor interest in opportunities across the emirate. The total trading value reached AED1.44 billion across 879 transactions, with Al Nakheel 2 recording the highest-value sale at AED198 million. September also saw 153 mortgage transactions worth AED207 million, with Al Jurf Industrial 1 recording the highest-value mortgage at AED15 million. Emirates City was the most-traded major project during the month, followed by Azha Community and Ajman One, while Al Helio 2 led the most-traded…

Sharjah’s rental market is seeing broad-based growth across apartments and villas, with rents rising across the emirate’s most searched communities, according to new data from Bayut. All the top 15 most searched apartment rental areas recorded year-on-year increases in average rents in 2026. The same trend was seen across the top 15 villa rental locations, highlighting sustained demand across a wide range of communities.   Muwaileh Commercial remained the most searched apartment rental area, with average annual asking rents reaching Dh40,800, up 8.2 per cent from Dh37,709 in 2025. Al Majaz ranked second, with average asking rents of Dh53,471, an increase of 3.3 per cent, while Al Nahda (Sharjah) came third, with rents rising 2.7 per cent to Dh46,896 Other popular…

Burtville Developments has officially launched its latest residential development, Bab Al Qasr Beach Resort Residence 77, in Abu Dhabi. The project was unveiled yesterday through a launch event that featured the architectural mock-up and provided an in-depth introduction to its residences, resort amenities, beachfront setting and five-star services, attended by members of the UAE’s brokerage community. Set on one of Al Reem Island’s rare beachfront plots, Bab Al Qasr Beach Resort Residence 77 offers direct beach access within one of Abu Dhabi’s most connected urban destinations. Located on a substantial 17,534 sq. m. site, the development combines expansive landscaped areas, sweeping sea and mangrove views and a resort-inspired lifestyle, with seamless connectivity to…

New beachfront residential destination officially launched in Abu Dhabi, unveiling its architectural vision, branded residences and resort-style offering Abu Dhabi, UAE – 5 October 2026: Burtville Developments has officially launched its latest residential development, Bab Al Qasr Beach Resort Residence 77, in Abu Dhabi. The project was unveiled yesterday through a launch event that featured the architectural mock-up and provided an in-depth introduction to its residences, resort amenities, beachfront setting and five-star services, attended by members of the UAE’s brokerage community. Set on one of Al Reem Island’s rare beachfront plots, Bab Al Qasr Beach Resort Residence 77 offers direct beach access within one of Abu Dhabi’s most connected urban…

Burtville Developments announced the nomination of its “Bab Al Qasr Garden Residence 65” project in four prestigious categories at the 2026–2027 Arabian Property Awards. The nomination reflects the company’s commitment to developing projects that combine quality design, sustainability, integrated planning, and an enhanced residential living experience.   The project’s  categories include Best Sustainable Residential Project , Best Apartment Project , Best Mixed-Use Project , and Best Architectural Design for a Multi-Unit Residential Project – all in  Abu Dhabi. This achievement builds on Burtville continued presence at the Arabian Property Awards, following the company's two awards last year for its Bab Al Qasr Canal View Residence 22…

111-unit residential project receives completion certificate, reinforcing the developer's track record of early delivery Abu Dhabi, UAE, 03 August 2026 – Burtville Real Estate Development has officially commenced the handover process for residential units at its Ville 11 project in Masdar City after receiving the Building Completion Certificate from Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport on 31 July 2026.   The milestone enables the company to deliver the project 14 months ahead of its contractual completion date, with handovers beginning well before the originally scheduled date of 30 September 2027.   Construction on Ville 11 began in January 2024 and was completed in approximately 30 months, marking a significant achievement that reflects Burtville's…

Branded residential project dedicates 67% of its area to landscaped greenery and outdoor lifestyle amenities Abu Dhabi, UAE – For Immediate Release – 25 July 2026 Burtville Developments has announced the launch of Bab Al Qasr Garden Residences 65, a premium branded residential development in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. Carrying the prestigious Bab Al Qasr hospitality brand, the project is being developed on the largest residential land plot in Masdar City, spanning more than 310,000 square feet, introducing a new benchmark for integrated communities that combine quality living, sustainability, luxury hospitality services, and long-term investment value.   The launch comes at a time when Abu Dhabi's real estate market continues to experience strong growth, driven by…

Burtville Developments announced strong construction progress across its project portfolio, with execution advancing at a pace exceeding scheduled construction targets and planned delivery milestones. According to data published on DARI platform of Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport, 7 out of 8 projects currently under construction by Burtville Developments are progressing ahead of schedule, despite the continued increase in construction material costs and regional challenges experienced since the end of February. DARI data showed that the actual construction progress of Burtville Developments’ projects exceeded the expected completion percentages recorded on the platform. Ville 11 recorded the strongest performance, advancing 20.52% ahead of the expected…

Burtville Developments has announced that construction progress at its new residential project, Bab Al Qasr Garden Residence 66, has reached 6%, as works continue to advance steadily at the site in the heart of Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. The project is being developed under a strategic partnership with the Bab Al Qasr Hotel brand, reflecting the company’s accelerating execution pace across its growing development portfolio in the emirate. Located directly opposite Masdar City Central Park, the project occupies one of the district’s most prominent residential sites, offering open views over landscaped green spaces and a tranquil environment designed to enhance everyday quality of life. The development allocates approximately 67% of its total area to landscaped gardens and…

The year 2025 marked a transformative chapter for Burtville Developments, with the company launching six new residential projects, bringing its total number of active developments in Abu Dhabi to eight. Construction across all sites progressed significantly, surpassing projected milestones. In March 2025, Burtville launched Bab Al Qasr Resort Residences 18 and 19 in Masdar City, offering 188 and 295 units respectively. In May, the company introduced Bab Al Qasr Residence 31 – Yas Bay, comprising 266 units. In June, Burtville introduced Ville 12 – Masdar City, featuring 143 units. In August, Burtville unveiled Bab Al Qasr Canal View Residence 22 – Al Raha Beach, a trio of elegant residential towers delivering 242 upscale units. In September, the company launched Bab Al…

UAE developer Arada has awarded contracts worth 2.7 billion UAE dirhams ($735.19 million) for Masaar 2, a forested megaproject in Sharjah.The scope of work covers the construction of 1,997 homes across four phases, the developer said in a statement.In total, three construction firms and four consultancy firms have been appointed for Masaar 2.UAE-based contractors Intermass (phases 1, 3 and 4) and Pivot Engineering & General Contracting (phase 2) have been appointed as main contractors for the construction of homes across all four phases.The first handovers are scheduled in 2027, with full completion expected by June 2028.The two contracting companies have previously delivered projects within the first Masaar master plan.Launched in February, Masaar 2 generated AED5.6…