Editor’s note: PRYPCO Mint is launching its first regulated secondary marketplace for tokenized real estate on 20 February via its mobile app, moving the platform from pilot testing into live market execution. Built in partnership with the :contentReferenceindex=1, the marketplace allows investors to buy, sell, and transfer fractional property tokens linked directly to title deeds. The launch follows a Phase 1 pilot that tested regulatory and technical frameworks and attracted strong multi-national investor participation. The development underscores Dubai’s push to combine blockchain infrastructure, regulation, and real estate ownership into a single, compliant ecosystem. Key points The marketplace goes live on 20 February through the PRYPCO Mint App. It enables regulated resale and transfer of tokenized property in a secondary market. The platform is built with the Dubai Land Department and licensed by VARA. Phase 1 recorded over AED 18.5 million in tokenized investments ...

Editor’s note: Dubai Land Department has opened PropTech Connect Middle East 2026 with a programme centered on regulation-led innovation, digital transformation, and institutional capital in real estate. The first day combined policy direction, market data, and practical discussions on PropTech, asset management, customer experience, and capital flows. Alongside keynote remarks, the department announced multiple memoranda of understanding aimed at strengthening public-private collaboration and accelerating digital adoption. The event positions governance, data, and AI as enablers of market efficiency while aligning sector innovation with Dubai’s long-term economic and real estate strategies. Key points PropTech Connect Middle East 2026 launched in Dubai under the supervision of Dubai Land Department. Leaders highlighted digital transformation and AI as drivers of sustainable economic value in real estate. Eight MoUs were signed with developers to support innovation, transpare...

Editor’s note: Arthouse Hills Arjan has moved into its official vision-to-market phase, releasing pricing, unit mix, and payment plan details after a soft launch that generated strong buyer and investor interest. The AED 550 million, wellness-led residential development brings the Arthouse Hotel New York design ethos to Arjan, one of Dubai’s fastest-growing districts, and marks the brand’s third residential project in the city. Led by a multi-partner development team and positioned among the area’s tallest towers, the project targets end-users and investors seeking design-forward living, comprehensive amenities, and exposure to an emerging micro-market. While rooted in real estate and lifestyle, developments like Arthouse Hills Arjan are increasingly relevant to the region’s digital and investment landscape. Dubai’s off plan property market is closely tied to fintech innovation, digital payments, and data driven investment platforms that serve a global buyer base. As tokenization, dig...