Mercedes-Benz has entered the real estate market with the debut of Mercedes-Benz Place, a luxury residential tower in Dubai developed in collaboration with UAE developer Binhatti.
The $1 billion, 65-story tower, scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026, will soar 1,118 feet above downtown Dubai and include 150 luxury apartments, the New York Post reports. is expected to be provided.
Priced at up to $10 million, the tower is expected to offer unobstructed views of the world's tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa.
The design of Mercedes-Benz Places features a distinctive oval exterior, inspired by the sleek lines of modern Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Binhatti is the automaker's first real estate venture, reflecting the trend of luxury carmakers entering the real estate market.
Binhatti is known for partnering with luxury car brand Bugatti on previous housing projects, but the homes available in the first phase of the Mercedes-branded tower are already sold out. In addition, Binhatti has ambitious plans for future projects, including a partnership with high-end jewelery and watch company Jacob & Company for the world's tallest home, which is planned to be built in Dubai.
Despite concerns for the commercial real estate sector, especially in the U.S. where occupancy rates have been slow to recover in cities like New York since the shift to remote work due to the pandemic, Binhatti CEO Mohamed Binhatti said. remains optimistic. He attributes this optimism to Dubai's position as a hub for wealth movement and population growth, offering opportunities for market expansion.
Meanwhile, the U.S. commercial real estate market is facing challenges, with occupancy rates hovering around 48% in cities like New York, well below pre-pandemic levels. The decline could lead to financial stress, with banks facing significant losses on lending to the commercial real estate market. Researchers estimate that lenders may need to renegotiate more than $1.5 trillion in commercial real estate portfolios by 2025 to avoid default.
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