What happened, and who moved.
Qatari Diar has begun the first phase of a major $29.7 billion luxury real estate development project in Egypt.
Qatari Diar has announced the launch of Phase I of its landmark Alam Al Roum mixed-use development on Egypt's North Coast, with first handover scheduled for 2030.
Wyndham Hotel Group signed 25 new hotel properties across Europe, Middle East and Africa in the first half of 2026, accelerating its regional expansion pipeline.
UAE developer ORA Developers announced the launch of Y Views, a boutique residential collection of luxury villas and mansions within BAYN, a 4.8 million sqm coastal masterplan development located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Dubai's residential rental market is projected to achieve record contract volumes in 2026.
A major residential development project worth $852 million is under active construction in Abu Dhabi.
Emaar Properties reported first-half 2026 results with revenue growth of 21% to AED23.9 billion and net profit before tax up 23% to AED12.8 billion.
UAE-based developer BNW Developments announced plans to develop approximately 10,000 homes across Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah over the next four years, with Indian investors supporting its expansion strategy.
A developer has completed delivery of a residential project in Dubai's Jumeirah Village Circle community.
Reem Mall in Abu Dhabi has engaged TGP International to oversee its food and beverage tenant strategy and operations.
Diriyah Company has awarded a $723 million contract for construction of a Waldorf Astoria superblock development project.
Meeza, a Qatari data center operator, has secured $432 million in funding to expand its data center capacity.
Dubai Investments completed an acquisition of Clemenceau Medical Center Dubai, a healthcare real estate asset in the United Arab Emirates.
Burtville Developments has launched a premium residential development in Abu Dhabi's Masdar City, featuring a mix of one- to five-bedroom apartments and duplexes across 310,000 sq ft.
Trade Arabia reports on Dubai's off-plan real estate market and emerging next-generation development trends.
Union Properties reported strong second-quarter 2026 financial results, marking a transition from restructuring to sustainable growth.
Knowledge Economic City has entered into a development agreement for a mixed-use project valued at $359 million.
Aldar Properties announced the launch of its first residential community phase at a major mixed-use development on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
Developer Alyakka has begun delivering units in a premium residential community in Dubai's Jumeirah area.
Trade Arabia reports a significant surge in Dubai commercial property sales activity during the first half of the year, citing market data.
Developer Alef has completed sales of the first phase of a major waterfront mixed-use project in Sharjah valued at $1.1 billion.
MGX and partners from Abu Dhabi have completed a major acquisition of a US-based data centre operator for $40 billion, marking a significant cross-border investment in digital infrastructure.
Developer Avenew is launching a Ritz-Carlton Residences project on Dubai's World Islands.
Accor has committed to opening a new ibis-branded hotel property on Egypt's North Coast.
Aldar has launched Marsa Al Saadiyat, a AED100 billion waterfront development in Abu Dhabi featuring residential components across 6.4 million square meters of waterfront space.
Dubai's luxury residential market recorded AED 3.72 billion in off-plan home sales above AED 5 million in June, reflecting sustained investor demand.
Aldar Properties announced a major waterfront development project in Abu Dhabi valued at AED100 billion.
MAIR announces a revitalization project for Mall of Al Ain involving retail and hotel improvements.
Saudi Downtown has awarded an infrastructure contract for a mixed-use development project in Al Khobar.
Mubadala Capital has entered into a tender offer agreement to acquire Pierre & Vacances in a transaction valued at $1.1 billion.
KIB Invest participated in a $2.75 billion sukuk issuance by Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company.
UAE homebuilders received increased VAT refund approvals in the first half of the year, reflecting support for the domestic construction sector.
A Dubai-based fund focused on future district development increases its allocation to artificial intelligence and real estate technology ventures.
Sobha Realty announces planned delivery of a record 6,819 residential units in 2026 as part of its development pipeline.
Al Ramz Real Estate Company (Saudi-listed) signed agreements to acquire the remaining units in the Al Ahli Aleen Enbar Real Estate Fund -- owner of the Qurtuba 2 mixed-use project in Riyadh -- from the fund's other unitholders for SAR 133 million ($35.5 million), raising Al Ramz's ownership from 23% to 100%. Qurtuba 2 spans about 130,386 sqm along Prince Mohammed bin Salman Road with roughly 1,800 residential units and 250 commercial/office units.