AN ITP MEDIA GROUP PUBLICATION OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2025 • VOL. 2 • ISSUE 05 QUIET POWER In partnership with AMWAJ Development Murad Saleh believes that conviction, not noise, will reshape Dubai’s real estate landscape CWPME_Oct2025_00_Cover_13712226.indd 107/10/2025 20:09atkinsrealis.com Engineering a for our planet and its people atkins.indd 101/04/2025 05:59EDITOR’S LETTER 3OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2025 2025 October always feels like a moment to pause, the air shifts ever so slightly, the year begins to tilt towards its close, and we fi nd ourselves refl ecting on the journeys we’ve taken and the horizons still ahead. In real estate, too, this season carries a quiet urgency, a recognition that the spaces we build today are already shaping the stories of tomorrow. Our cover star this month, Murad Saleh, Co-founder and CEO of AMWAJ Development, is someone who embodies that spirit of forward motion. His vision goes beyond bricks and mortar; it is about creating places with soul, places where people feel they truly belong. AMWAJ’s journey under his leadership is a reminder that great cities are not just skylines; they are living, breathing communities where purpose meets possibility. Alongside this, we are proud to unveil our “Real Estate Magnates of Tomorrow” powerlist, where we have profi led ten developers who are rewriting the rules of what it means to build. They are bold in their ambition, thoughtful in their execution and united by a belief that quality, sustainability, and design excellence are not luxuries, but essentials. Threaded through this issue is another story—that of luxury redefi ned. Luxury, as we now see it, is no longer about excess. It is about elegance that whispers, not shouts; about homes rooted in nature, off ering balance and well-being; about spaces that nourish, restore, and connect us to something larger than ourselves. This shift, subtle yet profound, is transforming not only how we live but how our cities will rise. As we move towards the year’s close, I am fi lled with anticipation. Here’s to building with purpose, dreaming with courage, and embracing the beauty of what lies ahead. Happy reading! Yours truly, Shehzin Shaikh Editor The Art of Understated Elegance: C’est ici Design, led by Monica Arango, creates quiet luxury through culturally rich, emotionally resonant, and innovative spaces across the Middle East PAGE 14 Guided by Vision: AMWAJ Development is reshaping Dubai real estate with people-focused, community-driven projects that prioritise quality and lasting value PAGE 32 Real Estate Magnates of Tomorrow: The powerlist spotlights visionary developers shaping the UAE’s skyline with innovation and customer-focused excellence PAGE 40 Beyond Bricks and Mortar: By 2030, Dubai’s home buyers will seek fl exible, tech-enabled, sustainable, and lifestyle-driven communities for investment reasons and purchase PAGE 70 MUST READ THIS ISSUE CWPME_Oct2025_3_Editor Letter_13702267.indd 307/10/2025 12:55ab.indd 205/10/2025 21:38ab.indd 305/10/2025 21:38CONTENTS 6OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2025 PROPERTY PREMIERE Aldar has unveiled Rise by Athlon, a new residential community in Dubai that puts health, fi tness and well-being at the heart of everyday living. SPOTLIGHT Monica Arango of C’est ici Design creates authentic, culturally nuanced spaces that blend quiet luxury with experiential living. CO-BRANDED COLLECTIONS Hadley Heights 2 is Dubai’s fi rst Olympic champion-branded residence, a co-branded project with LEOS Developments and Tom Dean. HOMESCAPE HORIZONS From surging villa sales to rising apartment rents, Abu Dhabi’s residential market is shaping up as a tale of strong demand meeting limited supply. COVER STORY Murad Saleh leads AMWAJ Development with a focus on conviction and craft, setting a new standard for community living in Dubai. POWERLIST Real Estate Magnates of Tomorrow: Showcasing the UAE’s emerging leaders driving innovation, growth, and excellence. 2214 28 10 10 14 22 28 32 40 CWPME_Oct2025_6-7_Contents_13702271.indd 605/10/2025 21:487OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2025 32 4040 6474 70 CRAFTED CONCEPTS BMA Studio creates architecture that moves like nature, shaping spaces that elevate everyday life and resonate across generations. 64 BROKER BRILLIANCE How Dubai’s 2030 buyers are shaping wellness-focused and innovative real estate with focus on tech-enabled and lifestyle-oriented developments. FINAL KEYS Shura Island welcomes its fi rst guests, off ering luxury living, cultural experiences, and a model for sustainable tourism. 70 74 CWPME_Oct2025_6-7_Contents_13702271.indd 707/10/2025 21:308OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2025 PO Box 500024, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel +971 4 444 3000 Web: www.itp.com Offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, London, Mumbai, Riyadh & Geneva ITP MEDIA GROUP CEO Ali Akawi Managing Director Martin Chambers Head of Business and Technology Thomas Shambler EDITORIAL Editor Shehzin Shaikh +971 4 444 3719; shehzin.shaikh@itp.com Associate Editor Julianne Tolentino +971 4 444 3855; julianne.tolentino@itp.com Commercial Editor Angitha Pradeep +971 4 444 3278; angitha.pradeep@itp.com Features Writer Pranati Yekula +971 4 444 3238; pranati.yekula@itp.com Project Editor Heather Cichowski ART Art Director Amjad Ayche amjad.ayche@itp.com Art Editor Tofiq Memon tofiq.memon@itp.com ADVERTISING Group Commercial Director Anup Nagpurkar +971 4 444 3573; anup.nagpurkar@itp.com Commercial Director Moutaz Gadelhak +971 4 444 3177; moutaz.gadelhak@itp.com Commercial Manager Aanchal Sharma +971 4 444 3663; aanchal.sharma@itp.com PHOTOGRAPHY Senior Video Editor Liju Cheruvathur MARKETING Head of Events Eleanor Ashton eleanor.ashton@itp.com Events Manager Gavin Moeketsi Associate Events Manager Vrinali Nazareth Associate Events Manager Maria Trishina Event Sales Executive Jan Mokoala Events Sales Assistant Joyce Salonga Events Administrative Assistant Bobbie Rosario PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION Senior Production & Distribution Manager Balasubramanian P Circulation Executive Rajesh Pillai Distribution Coordinator Avinash Pereira ITP GROUP CEO Ali Akawi CFO Toby Jay Spencer-Davies Website www.property.constructionweekonline.com NOTICE: The publishers regret that they cannot accept liability for errors or omissions contained in this publication, however caused. 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