Off-plan sales hit 71% of Dubai transactions as branded residences reshape market
Dubai's off-plan property market accounted for 71 per cent of H1 2026 transactions as luxury demand, branded residences and population growth fuel sales.
Dubai's off-plan property market accounted for 71 per cent of H1 2026 transactions as luxury demand, branded residences and population growth fuel sales.
The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Uptown, Houston, is surpassing $203 million in sales before it even breaks ground, with closings expected to accelerate.
Ultra-prime branded residences are continuing to push new price boundaries in the US, with an Aman penthouse in Beverly Hills reportedly reserved for $200mn.
Vietnam accounts for 20% of Asia's branded residence market by value and has the region's largest development pipeline.
Accenture Song announced acquisitions of Whalar (managed $600M+ in creator campaigns), Superdigital, and entered advanced talks for Mumbai-based The Womb, signaling rapid consolidation in creator and influencer marketing.
Luxury hotel development across Africa is expanding, with 105 projects comprising 19,453 rooms either under construction or in the planning pipeline as global hospitality continues geographic expansion.
Danieli Venezia is set to open as a Four Seasons Hotel in summer 2026, with design guidance from Yves Pierre Rochon transforming Venice's iconic palazzo into a global luxury flagship.