There is a palpable increase in activity in the UAE’s Northern Emirates – namely, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain - with real estate being the buzzword in their construction circles.

With construction now complete, the new Kalba Waterfront – the largest master-planned retail development and first inclusive waterfront destination in Sharjah – is looking to welcome its first guests shortly.

Sharjah Sustainable City, a fully sustainable residential community developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), in partnership with Diamond Developers, has started handing over the villas within the first phase of the premium project to the homeowners.

Sharjah-based Arada has continued to see strong growth over the last 12 months, cementing its position as the largest master developer in the Northern Emirates, and is now in the final stages of preparing its expansion into other markets within the UAE.