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What is the most important thing to understand about an off-plan payment plan? The headline percentage is not the same as affordability. A 60/40 payment plan may mean that 60% of the purchase price is paid before handover and 40% is due at handover. A 70/30 plan may mean 70% before handover and 30% at handover. A post-handover plan may allow some payments to continue after the property is delivered....

Italian fashion house Missoni has entered Abu Dhabi's branded residential market through a new partnership with Emirates Developments, unveiling Waterfront by Missoni on Al Reem Island. Announced on October 19, 2026, the project introduces 250 freehold luxury residences in Shams Abu Dhabi, including apartments and penthouses featuring the fashion house's signature design elements. The waterfront...

Abu Dhabi's property development pipeline has welcomed another major international hospitality brand. TARAF and Steppe, through their joint venture, have signed an agreement with Marriott International to launch JW Marriott Residences Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, introducing a new branded residential project to the capital. Announced on 16 October 2026, the development will be the first JW Marriott...

The International Real Estate & Investment Show, IREIS 2026, will return to ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 10 to 12 November 2026, bringing property developers, investors, buyers, brokers and real estate professionals together for the event’s 15th edition. IREIS 2026 is scheduled to take place in Hall 6, with opening hours from 10:00am to 8:00pm throughout the three-day exhibition. For Abu Dhabi...

Aldar Properties is continuing to expand its international presence, with its UK subsidiary London Square planning to deliver approximately 9,000 homes across London over the next five years. The announcement reflects the growing international scale of one of Abu Dhabi’s most prominent real estate developers. While the planned homes are located in London rather than the UAE, the expansion remains...

munity is completed, however, they can significantly influence how buyers perceive value. This is why buyers should analyse BAYN at unit level rather than deciding only that they want to buy in the overall development. What Should Buyers Compare Within BAYN? The first consideration should be the property's position within the masterplan. Waterfront and park-facing locations may offer a...

Abu Dhabi is preparing for a new type of community development that brings housing, agriculture, technology and food production together within one large-scale destination. Qitaf City, an agricultural community being developed in Abu Dhabi, is planned across approximately four million square metres and is intended to support the UAE’s long-term food-security and self-sufficiency ambitions. Rather...

Abu Dhabi Partners With The Boring Company to Explore Underground Infrastructure: What It Could Mean for Real Estate Abu Dhabi is exploring a new direction in future urban infrastructure after the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) partnered with The Boring Company to assess advanced underground transport, utility tunnels and related infrastructure solutions across the emirate. The...

Abu Dhabi strengthened its position as a centre for global investment dialogue with the hosting of Investopia Bridge 2026 on October 7, 2026. Held under the theme “Investing in a More Resilient World,” the event brought together government leaders, investors, business executives, economists and entrepreneurs to examine how global capital is changing, where new investment opportunities are emerging...

Al Reem Island’s luxury residential pipeline has reached another important milestone after Royal Development Holding and SAAS Properties awarded an AED 790 million main construction contract for Seamont Autograph Collection Residences. Fibrex LLC has been appointed as the project’s main contractor, moving the development from enabling works into full-scale construction. Main construction is...