Construction & Real Estate

Asas Makeen lands contract for Riyadh villa community project

Asas Makeen for Real Estate Development Company has announced that it has secured a major contract from Awa'id Al Hada for the development of a villa community project in Riyadh. The scope of work includes management and construction of key residential units over a 10,468 sq m area. ...

Construction & Real Estate

Blue Square enters UAE with new Dubai Islands residential project

Blue Square, a leading real estate developer with a major presence in Lebanon, Egypt and Kuwait, has announced its foray into the UAE market with its inaugural project - Vayla Residences - on Dubai Islands, featuring a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments alongside exclusive one- to three-bedroom duplexes. ...

Construction & Real Estate

North 51 Consulting secures contract for Dubai ultra-luxury villa project

North 51 Consulting has secured the lead project and cost management consultancy contract for an ultra-luxury residential villa within the Al Barari community in Dubai. Set on a 33,956 sq. ft. plot, the villa features five bedrooms with key facilities including a private cinema, gym and sauna facilities. ...

Construction & Real Estate

Qatar's residential sales up 43pc in 2025 as prices soften

The total value of residential sales in Qatar surged by 43.5% year-on-year to QR26.6 billion ($7.2 billion) in 2025 against a backdrop of expanding supply and softening prices, said a report. The average villa and apartment prices were down, but key communities outperformed during the period. ...

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai launches global challenge to build world’s first villa using robotic construction

Dubai Municipality has launched a global challenge to construct the world’s first residential villa entirely using robotic construction systems. The project will be delivered through a local and international consortium comprising over 25 advanced tech firms and academic institutions. ...

Construction & Real Estate

Nakheel awards construction contract for 38 Palm Crown villas

Dubai master developer Nakheel has awarded a key contract to Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast for the construction of 38 Crown Garden Villas, an exclusive collection of grand residences on Palm Jumeirah presented in five- and six-bedroom layouts. ...

Construction & Real Estate

210 new residences added to Nad Al Sheba Gardens community

Dubai-based developer Meraas has announced the launch of the Phase 11 of Nad Al Sheba Gardens, the final cluster of this master community. This phase will be introducing 210 new villas and townhouses along with other premium amenities....

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Naseej completes its Nasayim Arad smart villa project

Leading Bahraini developer Naseej has announced the completion of its Nasayim Arad smart villa project in record time. The project includes 17 villas equipped with smart home solutions for lighting, AC and safety systems in line with sustainability principles. ...

Construction & Real Estate

Meraas awards $517m contract for exclusive Dubai villa community project

Leading developer Meraas has awarded a AED1.9 billion ($517 million) contract for the construction of its exclusive standalone villa community, The Acres, in Dubailand. The deal covers the first release comprising 642 villas and associated community facilities....