Highlights of the week 24 Oct – 30 Oct 2025
Emaar’s Dubai Mansions refined luxury living (24th October 2025)
Emaar has launched Dubai Mansions, an AED 100 Bn ultra-luxury community in Emaar Hills, near Dubai Hills Estate and Dubai Hills Mall. The development will include 40,000 residences, featuring grand homes of 10,000 to 20,000 Sqft with exceptional architecture, world-class interiors, and elegant design. Set amid landscaped surroundings, Dubai Mansions offers expansive plots, bespoke amenities, and access to a championship golf course, premium retail, and wellness facilities. Described by founder Mohamed Alabbar as the “ultimate expression of refined living,” the project blends sophistication, comfort, and investment value, creating a harmonious lifestyle defined by prestige and unmatched attention to detail.
Read more at Emaar unveils Dubai Mansions, a Dh100 billion ultra-luxury community | Gulf News
Samana Developers launches Samana Hills South 3 in Dubai South (27th October 2025)
Samana Developers has launched Samana Hills South 3, a new residential project in Dubai South, featuring 147 apartments comprising studios, one, and two bedroom units across 95,195 Sqft of residential land. Set for handover in October 2028, and priced from AED 639,000, it offers resort-style living with over 30 luxury amenities, including an aqua gym, spa, wellness lounge, pool, and outdoor cinema. Positioned near Al Maktoum International Airport and major highways, the development targets global investors seeking high-yield assets in a rapidly growing area with strong rental and capital growth potential.
Read more at Samana unveils new 147-unit residential project in Dubai South | Zawya
Aldar seeks to investment AED 3.8 Billion into a rental-housing push in Abu Dhabi (27th October 2025)
Aldar announced a “develop-to-hold” strategy totalling AED 3.8 Bn (~US$ 1 Bn) aimed at building new residential, commercial and logistics assets in Abu Dhabi. The residential component includes nearly 2,000 rental units at Al Shamkha / Al Reem and 665 rental homes on Yas Island (448 flats + 217 villas/townhouses) targeted at both rental tenants and professionals. With this, Aldar’s total develop-to-hold pipeline rises to AED 17.6 Bn.
Read more at Aldar’s Dh3.8b housing move to spur Abu Dhabi real estate boom – PropertyNews.ae
Nakheel launches Palm Central Private Residences on Palm Jebel Ali (29th October 2025)
Nakheel, part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has launched Palm Central Private Residences on Palm Jebel Ali, introducing a resort-style, community-focused living concept. Situated between Frond M and N, the development features 212 residences across three mid-rise buildings, including one- to five-bedroom apartments and penthouses with private pools, offering panoramic sea and skyline views.
Read more at Nakheel unveils Palm Central Private Residences in Palm Jebel Ali | Zawya
Record UAE sales boost Aldar’s Nine-Month performance (29th October 2025)
Aldar Properties posted a strong in the first nine months of 2025, with net profit after tax rising 30% to AED 6.0 Bn and pre-tax profit up 43% to AED 6.8 Bn. Development sales reached AED 28.5 Bn, driven by strong UAE demand, while third-quarter UAE sales hit a record AED 9.1 Bn, boosted by new launches including Fahid Beach Terraces, Rise by Athlon, and Al Deem Townhomes. Overseas and expatriate buyers contributed 77% of UAE sales. Aldar’s development revenue backlog rose to a record AED 66.5 Bn, providing strong visibility. Investment operations also grew, with adjusted EBITDA up 17%, reflecting robust occupancy, rent growth, and strategic acquisitions.
Read more at Aldar posts Dh6 billion profit for first nine months of 2025, up 30% | Gulf News
MAIR expands UAE Real Estate portfolio with strategic Al Reem Island Deal (30th October 2025)
MAIR Group, a UAE-based strategic investor in grocery retail and commercial real estate, has signed a sale and purchase agreement for a land plot on Abu Dhabi’s Al Reem Island valued at AED 85 Mn (US$ 26 Mn). The deal is part of MAIR’s asset optimization program, aimed at unlocking value from non-core assets and redeploying proceeds into higher-yield growth opportunities.
Read more at UAE investment group MAIR seals Al Reem Island property deal | Zawya
Union Properties’ launched Mirdad development in Motor City (30th October 2025)
Union Properties PJSC has launched Mirdad, an AED 2 Bn residential development in Motor City, following the success of Takaya. Spanning 356,931 Sqft, Mirdad will feature four towers with 1,087 units, including lofts, studios, and up to three bedroom apartments, designed to maximize natural light and views. The project offers 26+ indoor and outdoor amenities, EV chargers for 50% of parking, landscaped green zones, and energy-efficient systems aligned with Dubai’s green building goals. Located near major roads and leisure options, Mirdad is set for completion by Q4 2028, showcasing smart, sustainable urban living and reinforcing Union Properties’ master developer leadership.
Read more at New Union Properties’ Dh2 billion ‘Mirdad’ Development in Dubai’s Motor City | Gulf News
