AJMAL MAKAN Real Estate Development, a leading UAE-based master Real Estate developer of cities and mixed-use master-planned communities, has chosen XBD Collective, a multi-award-winning design and architecture firm with offices in Dubai, London, and Kochi, to refine and evolve the master plan for AlThuraya Island, located atthe heart of the iconic AJMAL MAKAN City – Sharjah Waterfront project. Situated on Al Hamriyah Beach in the Emirate of Sharjah,35 minutes northeast of Dubai, AlThuraya Island introduces an unparalleled residential retreat on its five million square feet paradise. Set against the backdrop of pristine beaches and enchanting rocky edges, the island is poised to redefine

Kleindienst Group, a leading global business conglomerate and master developer behind The Heart of Europe, announced the launch of Marbella Resort Hotel, Vignette Collection by IHG Hotels and Resorts, on the World Islands, Dubai. The AED 1 billion five-star hotel draws inspiration from the architectural marvels of the Spanish resort town of Marbella, and is poised to bring the complete Costa Del Sol experience to the UAE with its distinct Andalusian-inspired design. The hotel is surrounded by half a million square metres of 9 different types of coral reefs that house over 30 types of fish. The kilometre long raining street