The UAE has entered a new chapter of inter-emirate travel with the launch of Etihad Rail passenger services between Abu Dhabi and Dubai on 30 September 2026. Connecting Mohamed Bin Zayed City Station in Abu Dhabi with Al Yalayis Station in Dubai, the new passenger route gives residents, visitors and business travellers another way to move between the UAE’s two largest cities. Scheduled journeys take...
Abu Dhabi has opened the inaugural LIVEX 2026 exhibition, bringing together major government entities, investors, developers and industry leaders as the emirate showcases projects and initiatives worth more than AED100 billion across several key sectors. The Liveability and Investment Exhibition opened on 29 September 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi and runs until 1 October. According to Gulf News,...
Abu Dhabi’s residential development pipeline has recorded a notable delivery milestone as Ville 11 in Masdar City reaches completion 14 months ahead of its contractual schedule, with the handover process now under way. Developed by Burtville Developments, Ville 11 adds 111 residential units to Masdar City and includes a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes in simplex, duplex and triplex...
Abu Dhabi is strengthening its position on the global investment stage as Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026 prepares for its largest and most diverse programme yet. Hosted by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the fifth edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) will take place from 7–10 December 2026, bringing together global investors, financial institutions, policymakers, entrepreneurs and business...
Abu Dhabi's residential property market has welcomed another major development with the launch of The Wadi, an AED 6 billion mixed-use community by Cosmo Developments along Yas Canal. Announced on September 18, 2026, The Wadi introduces a nature-inspired residential concept combining modern apartments, landscaped open spaces, waterfront experiences and integrated lifestyle facilities. The development...
Abu Dhabi has extended the deadline for property owners and real estate operators to apply for or renew their Building Occupancy Certificates from September 16 to November 30, 2026. The extension gives affected owners additional time to begin the certification process and meet the emirate's building safety and regulatory requirements. The decision is particularly important for landlords, property...
Royal Development Holding has announced the second phase of Radisson Residences Al Reem Island, introducing 437 furnished homes in the third tower of its AED 1.45 billion waterfront development in Abu Dhabi. Announced on 21 September 2026, the launch follows the developer-reported sell-out of the project's first phase within 24 hours. The new release comprises studios, one-bedroom apartments and a...
Saadiyat Island is preparing for another major milestone as Aldar confirms that Saadiyat Grove will open in the fourth quarter of 2026. Located in the heart of Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Grove is being developed as far more than a traditional shopping destination. The mixed-use district will combine luxury retail, international dining, cultural experiences, wellness, offices, hospitality and...
Aldar Properties is introducing a new chapter of private waterfront living on Yas Island with the launch of Yas Riva Reserve, a gated villa community positioned along the island’s scenic northeastern waterfront. The development will feature 292 four-, five- and six-bedroom villas, including a limited collection of 45 homes directly positioned along the waterway. Designed around privacy, landscaped...
Aldar has officially launched Talay, the first residential community within Marsa Al Saadiyat, introducing 351 standalone villas to the AED 100 billion waterfront destination on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. Announced on 17 September 2026, Talay represents the first opportunity to own a home within Marsa Al Saadiyat, the final phase of the wider Saadiyat Island masterplan. The collection includes...
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