Real Estate

At the prestigious Grand Palais Conference Hall in Geneva, the Global Real Estate Excellence Council (GREEC) named Dr. Salman Bin Ali, CEO of CBA Real Estate, the Best Realtor in Dubai and the UAE. The award recognizes his exceptional impact in one of the world’s most competitive luxury property markets. Salman has become a key figure in Dubai’s high-end real estate sector, known for record-setting...

Despite global uncertainty and trade tensions, Dubai and the wider UAE continue to fuel one of the world’s most dynamic real estate booms. The emirate’s skyline is so packed with construction that it’s often said a quarter of the world’s cranes are stationed there. From a once-quiet desert stretch along the Persian Gulf, the UAE has transformed into a global business and lifestyle hub....

Dubai has reaffirmed its position as one of the world’s strongest-performing prime residential markets, ranking third globally for capital value growth, according to new research by Savills. The firm’s World Cities Prime Residential Index tracks the performance of high-end villas, houses, and apartments within the top 5–10 percentile of value in each market. These properties are typically the...

RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates, Aug 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Ras Al Khaimah is undergoing an extraordinary real estate transformation, positioning itself as one of the UAE’s most dynamic property markets. This momentum is fueled by the progressive vision of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. The Emirate is reshaping its...

BNW Developments is driven by a philosophy of building with vision and purpose. Leadership here isn’t about hierarchy, but about fostering ownership, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking across the team. This culture shapes how BNW challenges convention and delivers projects that balance architectural intent, lifestyle relevance, and long-term investment foresight. Every project in the BNW...

The UAE’s real estate market has consistently thrived on change, evolving from early development phases into one of the world’s premier investment hubs. Its defining strength lies in its adaptability—aligning with shifting global wealth trends and the growing expectations of high-net-worth (HNWI) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNWI) investors. Far beyond bricks and mortar, the sector positions itself...

DFM-listed Drake & Scull International (DSI) announced on Tuesday that it secured AED 1.4 billion ($381 million) in new contracts during the first half of 2025. The awards include a flagship AED 1 billion project in the UAE, the AED 215 million North Balqa Wastewater Treatment Plant in Jordan, and a AED 169 million water treatment facility in Maharashtra, India. Alongside these wins, the...

Emaar Properties, Dubai’s largest listed developer, posted a 34% year-on-year rise in first-half net profit as strong property sales and diversified revenues fuelled growth. Net profit from January to June climbed to Dh10.4 billion ($2.8 billion), the company said in a filing to the Dubai Financial Market. Revenue grew 38% annually to Dh19.8 billion, supported by strong performance across its...

The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Court has ordered an employee of a real estate company to repay Dh437,464 to his employer, along with Dh100,000 in material and moral damages. The company filed a civil lawsuit seeking repayment of the embezzled funds plus compensation, court fees, and legal expenses, after the employee was previously convicted by the Abu Dhabi Misdemeanor Court for...

Dubai, UAE — Barco Developers, a newly established UAE-based real estate firm founded by industry veterans with more than 25 years of experience in real estate, finance, consulting, F&B, and manufacturing, has officially entered the UAE property market. The company plans to deliver over 2 million square feet of low- to mid-rise residential communities across Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah. Leveraging a...