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Progress of ICONIC Residences in Dubai: Milestones Achieved

ICONIC Residences reaches key construction milestones, MERED highlights market confidence

Dubai, UAE – 26 March 2026: MERED, the award-winning real estate developer, has reported significant progress on ICONIC Residences Design by Pininfarina, one of Dubai’s most ambitious premium projects. Construction is advancing steadily across multiple phases, with fully mobilised teams achieving key milestones in structural works, MEP systems, interior fit-outs, and material coordination. The update underscores the resilience of Dubai’s off-plan property market, supported by government measures that safeguard the industry and ensure large-scale developments remain on schedule.

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Emaar Properties Declares 100% Dividend Payout: Highlights from AGM 2025

Emaar Properties Announces 100% Dividend Payout of AED 8.8 Billion (US$ 2.4 Billion) at Annual General Meeting

  • The Company Reports Property Sales of AED 80.4 Billion (US$ 21.9 Billion) for 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 25 March 2026: Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) today held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), where the Board of Directors reviewed the company’s financial performance for 2025 and outlined its strategic priorities for the period ahead.

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Emirates REIT Reports 20% Net Property Income Growth

Equitativa REPORTS 20% increase in net property INCOME AND Decreases Finance to asset value to 20% in Emirates REIT’s FY2025 Results

Dubai, 25 March 2026 – Equitativa (Dubai) Limited (“Equitativa”), manager of Emirates REIT (CEIC) PLC (“Emirates REIT” or the “REIT”), today reported FY2025 financial results for Emirates REIT for the period ending 31 December 2025.  

00001KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Funds from Operations, excluding gains from divested investment properties in 2024, reached a record high of USD 25m (FY2024: USD -5m).
  • Net property income increased by 20% year-on-year on a like-for-like basis to USD 71m (FY2024: USD 59m).
  • Occupancy rose to 96% (FY2024: 94%).
  • Finance to Asset Value (LTV) dropped to 20% (FY 2024: 24%).
  • Net Finance Costs decreased by 61% to USD 19m (FYE2024: USD 50m).
  • Revaluation gains reached USD 191m, lifting total asset value to USD 1.25b, despite the disposal of two investment properties in FY2024.
  • Net Asset Value increased 27% year-on-year to USD 896m.
  • Dividend of USD 14.5m paid during FY2025.

Thierry Delvaux, CEO of Equitativa,

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Amirah Developments: 2025 Insights on Discipline and Trust in Real Estate

Amirah Developments Reflects on 2025 as a Year of Discipline, Trust, and Sustainable Growth

Strategic launches, steady sales progress, and strengthened partnerships position the developer for long-term expansion in Dubai’s evolving real estate market

Date: March 25, 2026; Dubai, UAE

As Dubai’s real estate sector continues to evolve into a more mature and end-user-driven market, Amirah Developments is reflecting on 2025 as a defining year that reinforced the company’s core philosophy of disciplined growth, transparent communication, and long-term value creation.

Over the past year, Dubai’s property market recorded remarkable activity, with total real estate transactions surpassing Dh893 billion, according to the Dubai Land Department. While these numbers highlight the scale of the market’s growth, they also reveal a deeper shift in buyer behaviour. Investors and homeowners alike are becoming increasingly selective, prioritising credibility, thoughtful design, and developers with a clear track record of delivery.

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Deyaar reaffirms operational resilience and ongoing project delivery

  • Announcing the delivery of Jannat in Midtown 3 months ahead of the scheduled time 

Dubai 24, March 2026: Deyaar Development PJSC (Deyaar), a publicly listed integrated real estate company and one of the leading developers, has confirmed that construction and development activities across its portfolio are progressing in line with planned timelines, reflecting the strength of its operational framework and disciplined project management.

The company also announced that it plans to complete the Jannat District at Midtown community in Dubai Production City in the coming days, marking its completion three months ahead of schedule. In addition, Deyaar is preparing to handover around 2,000 residential units across Dubai, welcoming new residents to their homes.

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