Asia Property Awards

Middle East

The outstanding developers from the Middle East will be honoured, together with the best in Asia, at the exclusive gala dinner of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final to celebrate the best of the best in the Asian real estate sector.

The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards is the most respected and most sought-after real estate industry awards programme established in 2005. With a professionally run judging system supervised by HLB, one of the world’s largest auditing and accountancy firms, the Asia Property Awards programme is the gold standard in real estate.

ENTRIES OPEN

NOW

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ENTRY FORM DEADLINE

27

Sep 2024

FINAL JUDGING

18

Oct 2024

LUNCHEON

13

Dec 2024

Developer Awards

Best Developer  (UAE)

Must have completed at least 5 residential, commercial,or hospitality developments in United Arab Emirates since January 2019. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.

Best Developer  (KSA)

Must have completed at least 5 residential, commercial,or hospitality developments in Kingdom of Saudi Arabis since January 2019. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.

Best Breakthrough Developer (UAE)

Must have launched first project during or after 2023 and have at least one new project in the pipeline to be launched before the end of 2024. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.

Best Breakthrough Developer (KSA)

Must have launched first project during or after 2023 and have at least one new project in the pipeline to be launched before the end of 2024. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.

Best Lifestyle Developer (UAE)

Must have completed at least 2 lifestyle developments in UAE from 2019 to present. Lifestyle developers offer additional facilities in all their projects for residents to enhance their living experience, such as swimming pools, health and fitness areas, social spaces, children’s playgrounds, convenience stores. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.

Best Lifestyle Developer (KSA)

Must have completed at least 2 lifestyle developments in KSA from 2019 to present. Lifestyle developers offer additional facilities in all their projects for residents to enhance their living experience, such as swimming pools, health and fitness areas, social spaces, children’s playgrounds, convenience stores. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.

Best Commercial Developer (UAE)

Must have completed at least 2 commercial developments in UAE from 2019 to present. Commercial developments include office and/or retail projects.

Best Commercial Developer (KSA)

Must have completed at least 2 commercial developments in KSA from 2019 to present. Commercial developments include office and/or retail projects.

Best Mixed Use Developer (UAE)

Must have completed at least 2 mixed use developments in UAE from 2019 to present. Mixed-Use developments should include a minimum of two interconnected components: residential, retail, office, hospitality, medical, entertainment etc Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category

Best Mixed Use Developer (KSA)

Must have completed at least 2 mixed use developments in KSA from 2019 to present. Mixed-Use developments should include a minimum of two interconnected components: residential, retail, office, hospitality, medical, entertainment etc Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category

Best Luxury Developer (UAE)

Must have completed at least 3 luxury residential developments in USE from 2019 to present

Best Luxury Developer (KSA)

Must have completed at least 3 luxury residential developments in KSA from 2019 to present

Best Condo Development (UAE)

Open to condominiums and apartments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. Must have a show unit. 

Best Condo Development (KSA)

Open to condominiums and apartments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. Must have a show unit. 

Best Housing Development (UAE)

Open to development with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. Must have a show unit. Phases of multiphase development are eligible for entry. 

Best Housing Development (KSA)

Open to development with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. Must have a show unit. Phases of multiphase development are eligible for entry. 

Best Completed Condo Development (UAE)

Open to Completed condominiums and apartments project with hand over date since January 2023 and December 2024.

Best Completed Condo Development (KSA)

Open to Completed condominiums and apartments project with hand over date since January 2023 and December 2024.

Best Completed Housing Development (UAE)

Open to Completed developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas. project with hand over date since January 2022 and December 2023.

Best Completed Housing Development (KSA)

Open to Completed developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas. project with hand over date since January 2022 and December 2023.

Best Connectivity Condo Development (UAE)

Open to condominiums and apartments which located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways.The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. Must have a show unit.

Best Connectivity Condo Development (KSA)

Open to condominiums and apartments which located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways.The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. Must have a show unit.

Best Connectivity Housing Development (UAE)

Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways.The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. Must have a show unit

Best Connectivity Housing Development (KSA)

Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways.The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. Must have a show unit

Best Waterfront Condo Development (UAE)

Open to condominiums and apartments which located no further than 1.30 km from a body of water like a lake, river, canal, or ocean. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. Must have a show unit

Best Waterfront Condo Development (KSA)

Open to condominiums and apartments which located no further than 1.30 km from a body of water like a lake, river, canal, or ocean. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. Must have a show unit

Best Waterfront Housing Development (UAE)

Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which located no further than 1.30 km from a body of water like a lake, river, canal, or ocean. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. Must have a show unit

Best Waterfront Housing Development (KSA)

Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which located no further than 1.30 km from a body of water like a lake, river, canal, or ocean. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. Must have a show unit

Best Branded Residential Development (UAE)

Open to Residential property managed and operated by an International hospitality brand. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. Must have a show unit

Best Branded Residential Development (KSA)

Open to Residential property managed and operated by an International hospitality brand. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. Must have a show unit

Best Senior Living Development  (UAE)

Open to residential projects that offer facilities and services that especially cater to senior citizens, such as daily fitness activities, onsite healthcare, senior-friendly surroundings and social programmes. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2027. Must have a show unit

Best Senior Living Development  (KSA)

Open to residential projects that offer facilities and services that especially cater to senior citizens, such as daily fitness activities, onsite healthcare, senior-friendly surroundings and social programmes. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2027. Must have a show unit

Best Eco Friendly Condo Development (UAE)

Open to condominiums and apartments that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2027. Must have show unit

Best Eco Friendly Condo Development (KSA)

Open to condominiums and apartments that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2027. Must have show unit

Best Eco Friendly Housing Development (UAE)

Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2027. Must have show unit

Best Eco Friendly Housing Development (KSA)

Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2027. Must have show unit

Best Investment Condo Development (UAE)

Open to Condo project with a range of facilities and management services that allow owners to rent out their property to long term tenants or as a holiday home. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2027.

Best Investment Housing Development (KSA)

Open to Housing project with a range of facilities and management services that allow owners to rent out their property to long term tenants or as a holiday home. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2027.

Best Nature Integrated Development (UAE)

Open to residential developments that are designed and built to integrate with their natural surroundings. At least 60% of units must face nature and the project must offer convenient on-and off-site access to green spaces.

Best Nature Integrated Development (KSA)

Open to residential developments that are designed and built to integrate with their natural surroundings. At least 60% of units must face nature and the project must offer convenient on-and off-site access to green spaces.

Best Township Development (UAE)

Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project. The development must include landed residential, retail, educational and/or medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2027.

Best Township Development (KSA)

Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project. The development must include landed residential, retail, educational and/or medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2027.

Best Wellness Residential Development (UAE)

Open to residential projects that include a variety of facilities that cater to residents health and wellness. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2027.  Must have a show unit.

Best Wellness Residential Development (KSA)

Open to residential projects that include a variety of facilities that cater to residents health and wellness. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2027.  Must have a show unit.

Best Smart Home Development (KSA)

Open to residential projects that use internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of appliances and systems, such as lighting, temperature and security.The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2027. All shortlisted residential developments are eligible. 

Best Smart Home Development (KSA)

Open to residential projects that use internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of appliances and systems, such as lighting, temperature and security.The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and before December 2027. All shortlisted residential developments are eligible. 

Best Hotel Development (UAE)

Open to hotel/resort development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027. Must have a show unit. 

Best Retail Development (UAE)

Open to retail developments with more than 20,000 GFA. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027.  

Best Office Development (UAE)

Open to offices development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027.

Best Mixed Use Development (UAE)

Open to Mixed Use developments with two or more components, including residential, office, retail, hospitality, medical and entertainment. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027.

Best Smart Building Development (UAE)

Open to commercial projects that use internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of appliances and systems, such as lighting, temperature and security. The development must be innovative in the use of technology and be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2027. Must have a show unit. 

Best Hotel Development (KSA)

Open to hotel/resort development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027. Must have a show unit. 

Best Retail Development (KSA)

Open to retail developments with more than 20,000 GFA. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027.  

Best Office Development (KSA)

Open to offices development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027.

Best Mixed Use Development (KSA)

Open to Mixed Use developments with two or more components, including residential, office, retail, hospitality, medical and entertainment. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027.

Best Smart Building Development  (KSA)

Open to commercial projects that use internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of appliances and systems, such as lighting, temperature and security. The development must be innovative in the use of technology and be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2027. Must have a show unit. 

Design Awards

Best Condo Architectural Design (UAE)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. General design criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Housing Architectural Design (UAE)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. The design criteria is applied to the full masterplan design and includes aesthetics, variety, accessibility, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Condo Interior Design (UAE)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. Genera designl criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.

Best Housing Interior Design (UAE)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. Genera designl criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.

Best Condo Landscape Design (UAE)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Housing Landscape Architectural Design (UAE)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Retail Architectural Design (UAE)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027. General design criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Retail Interior Design (UAE)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027. General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.

Best Office Architectural Design (UAE)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027. General design criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Office Interior Design (UAE)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027. General design criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Hotel Architectural Design (UAE)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Hotel Interior Design (UAE)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027. General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best Mixed Use Architectural Design (UAE)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Township Masterplan Design (UAE)

Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project. The development plan must include land, residential units, retail, education and medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. Must have a show unit

Best Condo Architectural Design (KSA)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. General design criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Housing Architectural Design (KSA)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. The design criteria is applied to the full masterplan design and includes aesthetics, variety, accessibility, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Condo Interior Design (KSA)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. Genera designl criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.

Best Housing Interior Design (KSA)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. Genera designl criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.

Best Condo Landscape Design (KSA)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Housing Landscape Architectural Design (KSA)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Retail Architectural Design (KSA)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027. General design criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Retail Interior Design (KSA)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027. General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.

Best Office Architectural Design (KSA)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027. General design criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Office Interior Design (KSA)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027. General design criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Hotel Architectural Design (KSA)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Hotel Interior Design (KSA)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027. General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best Mixed Use Architectural Design (KSA)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2027. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Township Masterplan Design (KSA)

Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project. The development plan must include land, residential units, retail, education and medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2023 and December 2027. Must have a show unit

The ESG Developer Awards

Sustainable Design Award (UAE)

The Developer prioritizes sustainable design as a fundamental aspect of its projects, incorporating environmentally responsible practices and materials to minimize the negative environmental impact of construction, operation, and maintenance of buildings and communal areas.

Sustainable Construction Award (UAE)

The Developer demonstrates sustainable construction practices through project management, craftsmanship, and innovative construction techniques, minimizing waste, saving energy and applying source reduction strategies.

Energy Efficiency Award (UAE)

The Developer applies measures to minimize energy consumption within buildings (during design, construction and operation). This encompasses various strategies and technologies aimed at optimizing energy use while maintaining or improving comfort, functionality, and performance.

Social Impact Awards(UAE)

The Developer consistently implements, applies and contributes financuially to a range of initiatives aimed at making positive contributions to society, the environment, and the communities in which they operate.

Sustainable Design Award (KSA)

The Developer prioritizes sustainable design as a fundamental aspect of its projects, incorporating environmentally responsible practices and materials to minimize the negative environmental impact of construction, operation, and maintenance of buildings and communal areas.

Sustainable Construction Award (KSA)

The Developer demonstrates sustainable construction practices through project management, craftsmanship, and innovative construction techniques, minimizing waste, saving energy and applying source reduction strategies.

Energy Efficiency Award (KSA)

The Developer applies measures to minimize energy consumption within buildings (during design, construction and operation). This encompasses various strategies and technologies aimed at optimizing energy use while maintaining or improving comfort, functionality, and performance.

Social Impact Awards (KSA)

The Developer consistently implements, applies and contributes financuially to a range of initiatives aimed at making positive contributions to society, the environment, and the communities in which they operate.

Judge Panel

Stephen Oehem

Director, Quantum Analysis PTE LTD Singapore

Imad Damrah

Managing Director Colliers International – Saudi Arabia

Sam Issa

FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR, Realpoint Real Estate Consultancy

James A. Kaplan

CEO, Destination Capital 

The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Middle East) luncheon and awards presentation ceremony will be held on Friday, 13 December 2024 at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok Thailand

Invites are exclusive for finalists and event partners only. The public can register to view the programme, which will be broadcasted on asiapropertyawards.com/tv-podcastFacebookLinkedIn, and YouTube. 

Shortlisted developers, sponsors, and partners — comprising of C-level and senior industry figures in real estate development, property consultancy, construction, marketing, property technology, legal, finance, and architecture and design — will be present at the exclusive gala event. Select members of the media will also be present to cover the illustrious night.

Consumers and real estate agents from all over the globe are invited to watch the livestream.

* Dress Code: Black Tie

11:30 am

Registration

12:00 pm

Opening Ceremony

12:10 pm

Lunch

12:15 pm

Awards Presentation

2:30 pm

Group Photo & Closing Remarks

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