Property News

Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s largest listed developer, has partnered with the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) to deliver a series of new residential communities across the emirate, including a major waterfront destination on the currently undeveloped Al Mihsinah Island along Abu Dhabi’s northern coastline.

Announced during the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit, the developments will be delivered under a public-private partnership (PPP) model and will cover more than 20 million square metres across five strategic locations. The planned communities will be … Read more ›

The 2026 Wealth Report – produced by our collaborative partners at Knight Frank – offers a powerful look at how private capital is adapting to today’s complex geopolitical and real estate landscape. Now in its 20th year, the report revisits major predictions made since 2007 and evaluates their accuracy with fresh data and expert commentary.

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Wealth Report 2026

In 2025, Henry Wiltshire International announced its collaboration with Knight Frank, combining local residential expertise with global reach and … Read more ›

Two global investment firms managing close to $700 billion in assets have established a presence at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), signalling continued confidence in the region despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Barings, which oversees $418 billion in assets, and Bain Capital, with $215 billion under management, both announced new offices in Abu Dhabi this week. The firms highlighted their long-term commitment to the UAE and the wider Middle East.

For Barings, headquartered in Charlotte in the US, the Abu Dhabi office marks … Read more ›

Abu Dhabi has been selected to host the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in 2029, marking the event’s return to the UAE 26 years after it was last held in Dubai.

These meetings are usually held at the headquarters of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC, with a member country hosting every third year. The gathering brings together finance ministers, central bank leaders, private sector representatives, academics, civil society members and media, alongside observers from organisations … Read more ›

Hillhouse has established a new office in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This makes it one of the first firms to expand into Abu Dhabi’s financial hub following the onset of the recent Iran conflict nearly five weeks ago.

The firm, headquartered in Singapore, confirmed that it has secured a Category 3C license from ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority. The expansion reflects Hillhouse’s long-term commitment to the region and its confidence in the rapid development of the UAE’s financial landscape.

By setting … Read more ›

About 15,900 residential units are expected to be completed in Abu Dhabi this year following a record year for the capital’s property market. Total real estate sales reached AED 73.2 billion in 2025 highlighting the strong momentum in the sector.

Residential transactions rose sharply by 55 per cent year on year to around 22,400 deals according to analysis by Cavendish Maxwell. The figures underline robust investor interest and continued demand from buyers across both off-plan and ready property segments.

Off-plan developments accounted … Read more ›