RISE is the definitive platform for real estate investment, connecting government officials with ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), bold investors and industry leaders within a dynamic, interconnected ecosystem. It brings together key players in Public Authorities, Investment & Finance, Development & Planning, Technology Solutions, Hospitality and Real Estate Services & Operations to transform the industry of urban innovation.
RISE: Dynamic Hub for Real Estate Investment
From 13–15 January 2026, RISE 2026 will take centre stage at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. Across three transformative days, industry leaders and pioneers will lead the way in the creation of smart cities and advanced urban hubs.
Be part of building the cities of the future. With limited availability, RISE 2026 provides an exclusive chance to influence and shape the global real estate landscape.
Secure Your Place Today – Join the Future of Urban Innovation!
RISE: Dynamic Hub for Real Estate Investment
RISE is the definitive platform for real estate opportunities, connecting high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), bold investors and industry leaders within a dynamic, interconnected ecosystem. It brings together key players in Government, Investment, Development, Technology, Hospitality and Real Estate Services to shape the future of urban innovation.
From 13–15 January 2026, RISE will take centre stage at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. Across three transformative days, industry leaders and pioneers will shape the future of urban development and inspire the creation of visionary metropoles.
Be part of building the cities of the future. With limited availability, RISE 2026 provides an exclusive chance to influence and shape the global real estate landscape.
Secure Your Place Today – Join the Future of Urban Innovation!
Bridging Established Markets With the New World
RISE serves as a dynamic bridge between the private and public sectors, uniting global leaders and decision-makers in the luxury real estate ecosystem. Spanning Europe, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa, it stands as a premier global forum for transformative collaboration.
Championing the UAE as a leader in luxury living, RISE supports the nation’s Vision 2030 by driving urban growth and sustainable excellence, shaping the future of real estate and fostering enduring legacies.
Join us at RISE 2026, where ambition meets innovation to create the landmarks of tomorrow.
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Bridging Established Markets With the New World
RISE serves as a dynamic bridge between the private and public sectors, uniting global leaders and decision-makers in the luxury real estate ecosystem. Spanning Europe, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa, it stands as a premier global forum for transformative collaboration.
Championing the UAE as a leader in luxury living, RISE supports the nation’s Vision 2030 by driving urban growth and sustainable excellence, shaping the future of real estate and fostering enduring legacies.
Join us at RISE 2026, where ambition meets innovation to create the landmarks of tomorrow.
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Joining Global Capitals & Leaders to Maximise Investment Opportunities
The Future of Urbanism across Middle East
Explore the visionary master plans from cities across the Middle East & beyond, showcasing the future of urban innovation, infrastructure and real estate.
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Downtown Circle, Dubai (UAE)
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Wynn, Ras Al Khaimah (UAE)
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Guggenheim, Abu Dhabi (UAE)
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Aljada, Sharjah (UAE)
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Ocean Living, Fujeirah (UAE)
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Club Med, Muscat (Oman)
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Mukaab, Riyadh (KSA)
The Future of Urbanism across Europe
Explore some of the future urban projects from cities across Europe.
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Berlin-Tegel Urban Tech Republic, Germany
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Frankfurt Four Towers Project, Germany
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ChorusLife (Bergamo), Italy
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Liverpool Street Station Redevelopment, UK
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Milan Olympic Village (2025), Italy
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Crossrail (Elizabeth Line). UK
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Porta Nuova (Milan), Italy
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Madrid Nuevo Norte, Spain
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Hermitage Plaza, France
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Barcelona Smart City Initiative, Spain
The Future of Urbanism across Africa
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Forbes International Tower, Egypt
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National Cathedral of Ghana, Ghana
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Northlands City, Kenya
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Tatu City, Kenya
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New Administrative Capital (NAC), Egypt
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Mohammed VI Tower, Morocco
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Ras El Hekma, Egypt
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Grand Theatre of Rabat, Morocco
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Eko Atlantic City, Nigeria
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Bakassi Deep Seaport, Nigeria
Expanding Horizons in a Shifting Global Environment
Global economic shifts put pressure on mature markets while emerging ones offer extensive growth opportunities.
Prices in the US dropped by 11% after interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, undoing two years of gains. The European Central Bank & the Bank of England & also raised rates, increasing capital costs. Mature markets in Europe & North America expect 2-4% annual growth, while MENA, India & Southeast Asia show higher potential at 6-10% due to urbanisation & demographics.
The combined GDP of the Expanded BRICS nations is expected to surpass that of the G7 countries by 2030.
BRICS expanding to include the UAE, Saudi Arabia & Egypt will bring new investment opportunities for the Arab world’s top economies, boosting global influence. BRICS nations are investing in infrastructure like transportation networks, smart cities & economic zones, creating opportunities for real estate developers in industrial parks, logistics hubs & mixed-use developments.
Expanding Horizons in a Shifting Global Environment
Global economic shifts put pressure on mature markets while emerging ones offer extensive growth opportunities.
Prices in the US dropped by 11% after interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, undoing two years of gains. The European Central Bank and the Bank of England & also raised rates, increasing capital costs. Mature markets in Europe & North America expect 2-4% annual growth, while MENA, India & Southeast Asia show higher potential at 6-10% due to urbanisation and demographics.
The combined GDP of the Expanded BRICS nations is expected to surpass that of the G7 countries by 2030.
BRICS expanding to include the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt will bring new investment opportunities for the Arab world’s top economies, boosting global influence. BRICS nations are investing in infrastructure like transportation networks, smart cities and economic zones, creating opportunities for real estate developers in industrial parks, logistics hubs and mixed-use developments.
Emergence of New Metropoles
In China, the government has launched 700+ smart city pilot projects.
Ghana’s real estate market offers compelling rental yields, ranging above 19%, much higher than global benchmarks.
Singapore’s real estate sector has surged in investment with a 73% quarter-on-quarter increase.
Nigeria to invest $3.05T in infrastructure development by 2043, including railway, port & road network upgrades.
Vietnam is one of the top 5 destinations chosen by UHNWI for real estate investment.
Egypt investing $25B in new capital city east of Cairo (700 sq km) & $8.5B in Suez Canal Economic Zone for industrial & logistics hubs.
Indonesia will become the world’s fourth biggest economy by 2050, surpassing Brazil & Russia.
Kenya’s Konza Techno City project spans a 2,000 ha and is set to be a a new technology & innovation hub in Africa.
The United Arab Emirates: A Global Investment Gateway
Building a $1 Trillion Wealth Ecosystem by 2026
UAE’s economy is set to grow by 4.2% in 2024, driven by a 0.7% growth in oil GDP and a 4.5% growth in non-oil GDP.
A strong performance in tourism, real estate, construction, transport and manufacturing, and increased capital expenditure, are key factors. The UAE aims to sign 26 economic partnership agreements to attract more investment and diversify its economy.
Its appeal as an investment hub is bolstered by its digital economy, political stability, and top-notch infrastructure and strategy location as a global gateway between Europe, Asia and Africa.
The United Arab Emirates: A Global Investment Gateway
Building a $1 Trillion Wealth Ecosystem by 2026
UAE’s economy is set to grow by 4.2% in 2024, driven by a 0.7% growth in oil GDP and a 4.5% growth in non-oil GDP.
A strong performance in tourism, real estate, construction, transport and manufacturing, and increased capital expenditure, are key factors. The UAE aims to sign 26 economic partnership agreements to attract more investment and diversify its economy.
Its appeal as an investment hub is bolstered by its digital economy, political stability, and top-notch infrastructure and strategy location as a global gateway between Europe, Asia and Africa.
Dubai: Premier Hub for Luxury
Real Estate)
Dubai ranks as the leading global real estate market for luxury home growth potential in 2024 forecast.
- Dubai’s impressive real estate performance is underpinned by 17.4% appreciation in capital value of premium homes and expected to outpace other global locales
- Dubai is the most connected city in the world: 8 hours from Europe and Asia, and 6 hours to the Indian Subcontinent & Africa. Al Maktoum International Airport will expand to welcome 260M passengers a year.
- Dubai has established itself among the most coveted tourist destinations with unparalleled hospitality offerings.
- Dubai attracts each year new investors from around the world in search of high-ROI investment opportunities.
Dubai: Premier Hub for Luxury
Real EstateDubai ranks as the leading global real estate market for luxury home growth potential in 2024 forecast.
- Dubai’s impressive real estate performance is underpinned by 17.4% appreciation in capital value of premium homes and expected to outpace other global locales
- Dubai is the most connected city in the world: 8 hours from Europe and Asia, and 6 hours to the Indian Subcontinent & Africa. Al Maktoum International Airport will expand to welcome 260M passengers a year.
- Dubai has established itself among the most coveted tourist destinations with unparalleled hospitality offerings.
- Dubai attracts each year new investors from around the world in search of high-ROI investment opportunities.
Dubai: A New Super Wealth Hub
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Dubai Live
UAE’s appeal to HNWIs expected to drive financial wealth beyond $1T by 2026, growing at a compounded rate of 6.7%. +27% increase in the number of real estate transactions in Q1 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, including record-breaking sales of $28.8B and close to 36,000 sales deals.
Dubai is highly connected, within an 8-hour flight radius of any European country and a 6-hour flight radius to major cities in the Indian Subcontinent & Africa.
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Dubai Work
Dubai’s Economic Agenda, D33, unveils an $8.7T roadmap to double foreign trade by 2033.
The Economist’s Global Economy Survey ranks Dubai #3 globally, outperforming cities like New York, London and Tokyo.
Dubai World Trade Centre won three awards at the World MICE Awards 2023, including World’s Best Convention Centre.
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Dubai Green
Dubai transforming the 2020 World Expo site into a human-centric smart city, reusing at least 80% of expo-built infrastructure including LEED Gold & Platinum-certified buildings. Operating the world’s largest single-site solar power plant, meeting 15% of the emirate’s energy needs, with a goal of 75% power generation from renewables by 2050.
Dubai Urban Tech District, aiming to open in 2030, is a world-first, zero-carbon urban tech hub in Al Jaddaf creating 4,000 jobs in green urban tech, education & training.
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Dubai Play
Named the most popular tourist destination by Trip Advisor for two consecutive years, Dubai International Airport expected to have 86.8M passengers this year, the world’s busiest international gateway.
Over 4.3M sqm of retail space across nearly 100 world-class shopping malls in Dubai.
Dubai has generated 137B views on Tiktok, making it the platform’s best-rated holiday destination in the world.
The Power Sectors Redefining Global Real Estate
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Government & Public Authorities
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Investment & Finance
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Develoment & Planning
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Real Estate Services & Operations
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Technology & Solutions
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Hospitality & Travel
RISE: The World's Most Integrated Real Estate Investment Platform
RISE is a global nexus for urban development and real estate innovation, empowering cities to adapt and grow around 3 pillars:
Building new global connections
Uniting investors, developers, and policymakers to
transform urban landscapes across continents.
Driving urban revolution
Shaping the future with sustainable developments, smart technologies, and forward-thinking investment strategies.
Unveiling the cities of tomorrow
Fostering partnerships for climate-conscious,
tech-enabled, and human-centric urban developments.
With a expected CAGR of 3.70%, the global real estate and infrastructure market size is anticipated to reach around USD 545.09 trillion by 2034, join RISE to invest in the real estate future.
RISE: The World's Most Integrated Real Estate Investment Platform
RISE is a global nexus for urban development and real estate innovation, empowering cities to adapt and grow around 3 pillars:
Building new global connections
Uniting investors, developers, and policymakers to
transform urban landscapes across continents.
Driving urban revolution
Shaping the future with sustainable developments, smart technologies, and forward-thinking investment strategies.
Unveiling the cities of tomorrow
Fostering partnerships for climate-conscious,
tech-enabled, and human-centric urban developments.
With a expected CAGR of 3.70%, the global real estate and infrastructure market size is anticipated to reach around USD 545.09 trillion by 2034, join RISE to invest in the real estate future.
The First Event at the New Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai
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RISE, the Global Real Estate Investment Summit & Expo will inaugurate this cutting-edge venue, serving as the launchpad for groundbreaking ideas and transformative partnerships in global urban development.
Urban Development & Economic Impact
- 3.5 sq km city housing 35,000 residents and 40,000 professionals.
- Pivotal in doubling Dubai’s economy by 2033.
World-Class Connectivity & Infrastructure
- 20 minutes from DXB, connected to 240+ destinations.
- Accessible via Dubai Metro Route 2020 and supported by 138 lane-km of roads with nine flyovers.
Sustainability & Legacy
- Region’s first city with 100% green-certified buildings powered by renewable energy.
- Legacy of Expo 2020: Hosted 24+ million visitors from 192 countries.
DEC Highlights
- 45,000 sqm of space featuring over 10 state-of-the-art halls.
The First Event of the new Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai
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RISE: The Global Real Estate Investment Summit & Expo will inaugurate this cutting-edge venue, serving as the launchpad for groundbreaking ideas and transformative partnerships in global urban development.
Urban Development & Economic Impact
- 3.5 sq km city housing 35,000 residents and 40,000 professionals.
- Pivotal in doubling Dubai’s economy by 2033
World-Class Connectivity & Infrastructure
- 20 minutes from DXB, connected to 240+ destinations.
- Accessible via Dubai Metro Route 2020 and supported by 138 lane-km of roads with nine flyovers
Sustainability & Legacy
- Region’s first city with 100% green-certified buildings powered by renewable energy.
- Legacy of Expo 2020: Hosted 24+ million visitors from 192 countries.
DEC Highlights
- 45,000 sqm of space featuring over 10 state-of-the-art halls.
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