Real Estate

The airline Emirates has taken a decisive step to support its future expansion with the announcement of an agreement to develop a large-scale Crew Village at Dubai Investments Park. Backed by an investment running into several billion dirhams, the project reimagines how a global airline approaches residential living for its workforce while reinforcing Dubai’s ambition as a worldwide hub for aviation and talent.

Miami’s position as a global hub for ultra-luxury real estate is increasingly consolidated. Deals like the Surf Club residence point to a year shaped by selectivity, exceptional properties, and a market driven by vision rather than volume. In this environment, luxury real estate is no longer defined solely by square footage or price—but by lifestyle, permanence, and future-oriented living.

Dubai once again looks ahead of the global real estate curve with the launch of Mercedes-Benz Places – Binghatti City, a AED 30 billion (≈ USD 8.2 billion) urban development that redefines the scope of branded residences. Driven by Binghatti Developers in partnership with Mercedes-Benz, the project rises in Nad Al Sheba as a fully integrated “city within a city.”
With more than 13,000 homes across 12 landmark towers, the masterplan spans over 10 million square feet and will be delivered in three phases over approximately 3.5 years. The ambition goes beyond residential supply, introducing public spaces, green corridors and an urban infrastructure designed for a contemporary, high-end lifestyle.

The ultra-high-end residential market in South Florida is once again capturing global attention. In an international environment defined by capital seeking stability, long-term value and lifestyle quality, the region continues to strengthen its position as one of the most dynamic luxury real estate hubs worldwide.
2025 closed with 361 residential transactions priced at USD 10 million and above, making it the second-strongest year on record for this segment, surpassed only by the peak reached in 2021. The figures confirm a clear reality: demand for exceptional properties in South Florida is structural rather than cyclical.

These projects confirm that the future of high-end real estate lies in integrated urban environments capable of combining design, services, and flexibility within a framework of economic and environmental responsibility. Miami is entering a new phase in which luxury is defined not only by scale or location, but by its ability to predict the expectations of a global clientele and align investment, architecture, and lifestyle into a cohesive urban vision.

The geography of ultra-luxury real estate in the United States has just been redrawn. For the first time in nearly a decade, Silicon Valley has lost its long-standing dominance. In 2025, ZIP code 33109, home to Fisher Island, has been named the most expensive in the country, confirming Miami’s position as a global capital of extreme residential wealth.

Miami is moving decisively toward 2026 as one of the world’s most influential markets for branded residences—a real estate model that blends residential architecture, elite hospitality and the creative DNA of leading fashion and lifestyle houses. In this new phase, the city is not merely adding iconic towers; it is redefining how luxury living is conceived, prioritizing integrated services, brand identity and offerings designed for multigenerational families and high-net-worth international buyers.

Dubai continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s leading hubs for ultra-luxury residential property. According to the latest data published by Knight Frank, transactions involving homes priced above $10 million reached a historic $9.05 billion in 2025, driven by 500 completed sales. This signifies a 27.7% year-on-year increase, placing the emirate well ahead of traditional luxury residential markets.

The recent move by Larry Page, co-founder of Google, into Miami’s ultra-luxury real estate market goes far beyond a conventional property acquisition. It signals a broader shift in how global wealth views residence, taxation, privacy, and lifestyle. With a joint investment approaching $173 million in two exceptional estates in Coconut Grove, Page aligns himself with a movement that is consolidating Miami as a new global capital of high-end residential living.

Billionaire investor Ken Griffin, founder of Citadel, is charting a new course for Miami’s waterfront with plans to build an ultra-exclusive private megayacht marina on Terminal Island. The proposed development, located at 120 MacArthur Causeway, would redefine private maritime luxury in one of the city’s most coveted locations.























