Dubai real estate expands with premium brand launch and African investor tour

Dubai's branded residences market continues to expand, with the city currently hosting 175 schemes and a significant pipeline of 107 additional projects. According to Knight Frank’s The Residence Report 2026–27, there were 903 operational branded residence schemes worldwide by the end of 2025, with a projected pipeline of 900 more units by 2031.

To explore these market trends, API Events is organizing a bespoke tour from November 16 to 20, 2026, for a delegation of 15 African developers, investors, and property professionals. The tour aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and strategic connections between African property leaders and Dubai-based brands, operators, and developers.

In a separate development, SAMANA Developers has launched SAMANA COLLECTA, a new premium real estate brand focused on lifestyle-led destinations. The brand's flagship project will be located at The World Islands in Dubai, featuring 840 branded residences, seven floating villas, and two tree villas, with a gross development value exceeding Dh4 billion.