International law firm CMS has advised UAE’s real estate developers and managers Aldar Properties (“Aldar”) on its exclusive partnership with Nobu Hospitality to develop a new luxury hotel, branded residences, and a fine dining experience to anchor Aldar’s Mamsha Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. The agreement will see Aldar develop the 5-star hotel featuring 165 […]
AD Ports Group: Kezad Communities merges with Al Eskan AlJamae
AD Ports Group has announced the merger of Kezad Communities with Al Eskan Al Jamae (“EAJ”) to create Abu Dhabi’s largest integrated staff accommodation company in which AD Ports Group will retain a controlling
ASAR advises on Mandarin Oriental, Kuwait luxury hotel project
ASAR acted as Kuwait legal counsel to Bukhamseen Group Holding (“BGH”) in relation to the development of BGH’s new luxury hotel project in Kuwait, to be known as “Mandarin Oriental, Kuwait”. The Mandarin
Trowers & Hamlins advises on IPO of The Pearl REIF
The Pearl Real Estate Investment Fund (“The Pearl REIF”), the Oman-based Shariah-compliant real estate investment fund has successfully listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange (“MSX”) on 14 November 2022 under the ticker PRFD. The Pearl REIF has
Dentons with Arada Developments on its USD100 million sukuk tap issuance
Arada Developments (“Arada”), the property developer in the Northern Emirates of the United Arab Emirates, has successfully closed a $100 million tap of its existing $350 million Sukuk, which was issued in June and listed on
Clifford Chance with Aldar Properties on a USD400m investment deal
Apollo Global Management (“Apollo”), through its managed investment vehicles, has acquired an 11.1% minority stake in Aldar Investment Properties, a subsidiary of Aldar Properties and the region’s most prominent institutional-class real estate platform. The USD 400
Aldar invests AED 25m to support energy consumption reduction
Aldar Properties (“Aldar”) has committed to investing AED 25 million (approx. USD6.8 mil) for energy retrofit projects in 13 of its residential communities that will reduce utility consumption for owners and tenants as part of the company’
Misr Italia Properties invests USD 77m in launch of Vinci Lagoons
Egyptian real estate developer, Misr Italia Properties, the real estate subsidiary of Misr Italia Holding, has launched the new phase of Vinci project with an investment of EGP1.50 billion (USD77.3 million). The
Northacre collaborates with St. Regis for No. 1 Palace Street
Northacre, a subsidiary of asset management and investment banking platforms Shuaa Capital, has joined forces with St. Regis hotel brand at No 1 Palace Street. The collaboration on the project located opposite Buckingham Palace, is testament
Al Tamimi & Company with Peninsula on a AED555m assets deal
Peninsula Real Estate Management Limited (“Peninsula”), a real estate investment company incorporated in Abu Dhabi Global Market, has agreed to purchase for an amount of AED 555 million 17 leased warehouse buildings situated on five plots at