Reportage Properties
Reportage Properties is an Abu Dhabi headquartered private real estate developer founded in 2014, and in Dubai it builds apartments, townhouses and villas in two areas: Dubai Investments Park (DIP) and Dubailand. Its Dubai portfolio is led by the Verdana community in DIP, which runs across ten phases, and R. Hills in Dubailand, a gated townhouse community of 902 units on a 232,242 sq m plot with handover set for Q4 2028. Dubai entry prices start around AED 379,000 for a Verdana studio, and payment plans across the portfolio include 20/80, 30/70 and 1% monthly structures. The company trades internationally as Reportage Group, is chaired by Aref Al Khouri with Andrea Nucera as CEO and Managing Director, and reports 116 projects worldwide and more than 48,100 units across a global development portfolio it values at USD 16.5 billion.
Who is Reportage Properties?
Reportage Properties is a privately held residential developer with its head office in Abu Dhabi. Property Finder lists its legal name as Reportage Properties P.J.S.C. The wider corporate brand is Reportage Group, and that is the name on the current official website.
It is not a listed company and not a government backed master developer like Emaar or Nakheel. It sits in the private developer bracket, and it competes on price and payment terms rather than on trophy locations.
The company describes itself on its own About page as an international real estate developer building residences and integrated communities across the UAE and beyond, working under the tagline "Own Your Story". Its stated vision is to make owning a home something that is not reserved for the wealthy. That positioning matters, because it explains almost everything about where Reportage builds in Dubai and who buys from it.
The official UAE page also states the company is 100% equity funded, which means it is not relying on debt financing to carry projects through the build cycle.
Leadership
According to the official About page, last updated in March 2026, Reportage Properties is led by:
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Aref Al Khouri | Chairman |
| Andrea Nucera | CEO and Managing Director |
| Simona Musso | Executive Director |
| Giovanni Nucera | International CEO |
One point needs clarification: Bayut's developer page still names Islam Hamdy as CEO, while Reportage Properties' own website names Andrea Nucera. Where the two records disagree, the developer's official website is the more current source.
When Was Reportage Properties Founded?
Reportage Properties was founded in 2014 in Abu Dhabi. The company's official homepage and About page give the same founding year, while Bayut and Property Finder independently confirm it.
The company's first project was Leonardo Residence in Abu Dhabi, which was delivered in 2018. Dubai came later, with the company's Dubai business focused largely on off-plan residential development.
What Does Reportage Properties Do?
Reportage Properties develops and sells residential real estate. Its portfolio is focused on apartments, townhouses and larger villa communities, with no significant commercial or hospitality development arm.
According to Bayut, the company manages the development cycle in-house, including land assessment, land acquisition, design and construction. Property Finder similarly describes Reportage as a residential developer focused on apartments, townhouses and villa communities.
Reportage Properties at a Glance
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total projects worldwide | 116 |
| International projects | 34 |
| Units across all projects | 48,100+ |
| Global development portfolio | USD 16.5 billion |
| Countries with a presence | 20+ |
| UAE sales achieved in 2025 | AED 10.0 billion |
Where Does Reportage Properties Operate?
Reportage Properties has expanded beyond the UAE into international markets. Its official location pages list projects in Saudi Arabia, Uganda, Azerbaijan, Rwanda, Kenya, Türkiye, Morocco, Egypt, Albania, France, Nigeria, Russia and the United States.
The company's stated international footprint therefore extends well beyond Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with residential projects forming the core of its global development portfolio.
What type of property does Reportage Properties offer in Dubai?
Three formats, and the split is fairly clean by area.
In Dubai Investments Park, Verdana mixes apartments and townhouses. Bayut lists studios upward, and Property Finder shows unit ranges of 1 to 4 beds in the newer phases and up to 5 beds in Verdana 2.
In Dubailand, the product is bigger and pricier. R. Hills is townhouses only. Taormina Village and Bianca are townhouses and villas.
Everything currently on sale in Dubai is off plan. Property Finder marks Verdana Phase 1 and Verdana Phase 2 as sold out with resale stock only, and marks Taormina Village the same way. If you want a ready Reportage unit in Dubai, you are buying from a resale seller, not from the developer.
Reportage Properties Dubai communities list
These are the Dubai communities confirmed across the developer's own site, Bayut and Property Finder.
1. Dubai Investments Park (DIP)
Dubai Investments Park is the core of Reportage Properties' Dubai portfolio. Property Finder lists three active developer-stock projects in the area, while Bayut shows a broader sequence of Verdana developments.
Projects: Verdana 1 through Verdana 10, Verdana Empire and Verdana Residence.
Verdana Development by Phase
| Phase | Townhouses | Apartments |
|---|---|---|
| Verdana 1 | 305 | - |
| Verdana 2 | 209 | - |
| Verdana 3 | 131 | 278 |
| Verdana 4 | 306 | 392 |
| Verdana 5 | 271 | 392 |
| Verdana 6 | 280 | 363 |
| Verdana 7 | 293 | 392 |
| Verdana 8 | 151 | 210 |
| Verdana 9 | 204 | 256 |
| Verdana 10 | 135 | 191 |
According to construction progress published by the developer, Verdana 1 is at 97.19% completion, while Verdana 2 is at 54.40%.
DIP Location and Connectivity
According to the developer, Dubai Investments Park is located in Jebel Ali, next to Al Maktoum International Airport. The drive times published on the Verdana project page are:
| Destination | Drive Time |
|---|---|
| Expo 2020 and District 2020 | 15 minutes |
| Dubai Marina | 15 minutes |
| Global Village | 20 minutes |
| Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall | 20 minutes |
2. Dubailand
Dubailand represents the higher-priced side of Reportage Properties' Dubai portfolio.
Projects: R. Hills, Rukan, Reportage Village, Bianca and Taormina Village.
R. Hills is the flagship project in this part of the portfolio. The developer describes it as the first development in its upscale signature line.
| Project Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Plot area | 232,242 sq m |
| Townhouses | 902 |
| Expected handover | Q4 2028 |
Amenities published for R. Hills include a large swimming pool, gym, children's play area, BBQ stations, tennis court, mosque and retail area.
R. Hills Location and Connectivity
| Destination | Drive Time |
|---|---|
| Dubai Investments Park | 10 minutes |
| Cityland Mall | 15 minutes |
| Global Village | 15 minutes |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | 20 minutes |
| Palm Jumeirah | 30 minutes |
| Burj Khalifa | 30 minutes |
3. Majan
Taormina Village is classified under Majan by Property Finder, while Bayut places the same project under Dubailand.
Both classifications are reasonable because Majan is a sub-district within the wider Dubailand area. For consistency, Taormina Village can therefore be treated as part of the broader Dubailand portfolio while noting its more specific Majan location.
A Note on Downtown Jebel Ali
Gulf News reported in 2021 that Reportage Properties was developing Alexis Tower, a 378-unit high-rise in Downtown Jebel Ali opposite the UAE Exchange Metro Station.
The project does not appear on the developer’s current project listing or on the current Bayut and Property Finder developer pages. It should therefore be treated as a historical project rather than current developer inventory.
Reportage Properties Dubai Projects and Prices
The following launch prices, payment plans and handover dates are based on information published by Bayut and Property Finder.
| Project | Area | Type | From | Plan | Handover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdana Residence | DIP | Apartments | AED 379K | 47/53 | Q1 2026 |
| Bianca | Dubailand | Townhouses, 2-4 bed | AED 790K | 62/38 | Q4 2026 |
| Verdana Residence 3 | DIP | Apartments | AED 451K | 20/80 | Q4 2028 |
| Verdana Residence 4 | DIP | Apartments | AED 457K | - | Q3 2028 |
| Verdana Residence 5 | DIP | Apartments | AED 484K | 20/80 | Q3 2028 |
| Verdana Residence 6 | DIP | Apartments | AED 480K | 68/32 | Q4 2028 |
| Verdana Residence 7 | DIP | Apartments | AED 530K | 20/80 | Q4 2028 |
| Verdana Residence 8 | DIP | Apartments | AED 513K | 30/70 | Q4 2028 |
| Verdana Empire | DIP | Apartments | AED 500K | 71/29 | Q4 2028 |
| Verdana Residence 10 | DIP | Apartments, townhouses | AED 500K | 20/80 | Q1 2029 |
| Verdana X | DIP | 1-4 bed, multiple | AED 920K | - | Q4 2028 |
| Taormina Village | Majan / Dubailand | 3-5 bed, multiple | AED 2.86M-3.4M | 20/80 | Q4 2027 |
| R. Hills | Dubailand | Townhouses | AED 2.2M-2.59M | 30/70 | Q4 2028 |
Why Do R. Hills and Taormina Village Have Different Prices?
Two figures in the table are shown as ranges because the published sources do not agree. This distinction matters before quoting a price to a buyer.
R. Hills: The developer’s official website states a starting price of AED 2.2 million for 2- to 4-bedroom units. Bayut and Property Finder both list a starting price of AED 2.59 million for 3- to 5-bedroom units. The difference may reflect a change in available inventory, launch pricing or different unit configurations.
Taormina Village: Bayut lists prices from AED 2.86 million for 3- to 4-bedroom villas, while Property Finder lists prices from AED 3.4 million for 3- to 5-bedroom units and reports construction at 7%.
Because portal prices can change as inventory is released, withdrawn or repriced, buyers should confirm the current price against the developer’s official availability sheet before relying on any quoted figure.
Payment plans
Bayut lists the plans available across Reportage projects as 20/80, 30/70, 10/90 and 1% monthly instalments, with booking amounts between 10% and 30% depending on the project.
The current Verdana offer published on the developer's own homepage is 10% down payment, 1% monthly, with a 5% discount.
Property Finder notes that post handover payment options appear on selected projects.
Who should buy a Reportage Properties Dubai property?
First time buyers on a genuine budget. A Verdana studio at AED 379,000 to AED 530,000 is one of the lower entry points into Dubai freehold from an established developer with a real delivery record. If your alternative is renting indefinitely, the maths is worth running.
Investors who want yield rather than prestige. DIP is a working community next to Al Maktoum International Airport with a large employment base around it. Rental demand there is driven by people who need to live near work, which tends to be steadier than demand driven by lifestyle.
Buyers who need a low monthly commitment. The 1% monthly structure with a 10% down payment spreads the cost in a way that suits salaried buyers who cannot put down 40% upfront. That is the single strongest thing Reportage offers.
People betting on the Al Maktoum airport corridor. Both DIP and Dubailand sit inside the growth zone tied to the airport expansion and the Expo site. If you believe that corridor keeps developing, buying early there is a coherent position.
Families who want a townhouse without Arabian Ranches pricing. R. Hills at AED 2.2M to 2.59M for a gated townhouse with a tennis court, mosque and retail area is priced well below comparable established Dubailand communities.
Expat buyers looking at the Golden Visa. Bayut confirms expats can buy in designated freehold zones and that purchases at AED 2 million or above may qualify for the Golden Visa. R. Hills and Taormina Village clear that threshold. Verdana apartments do not.
Who should not buy a Reportage Properties Dubai property?
Anyone who needs a home in the next 18 months. Look at the handover column. Most Dubai stock lands in Q3 2028 to Q1 2029. The only near term option is Verdana Residence at Q1 2026, and Bianca at Q4 2026. Everything else is a three year wait, minimum.
Buyers who want a ready unit directly from the developer. There is effectively no ready developer stock in Dubai. Property Finder shows Verdana Phase 1, Verdana Phase 2 and Taormina Village as sold out with resale stock only. You will be paying a resale premium and dealing with a private seller.
Anyone who wants a prime or waterfront address. Reportage has no inventory in Downtown, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay or Jumeirah. Its waterfront and premium work is in Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, not Dubai. If Dubai prime is the requirement, this is the wrong developer.
People who need metro access. Neither DIP nor the Dubailand projects put you within walking distance of a metro station. These are car dependent locations. Budget for that.
Short term flippers. Handover dates that far out, combined with large phased supply in a single community, make a quick exit harder to price. Verdana alone runs to ten phases in one area, and that much supply arriving together affects resale.
Anyone uncomfortable with off plan risk. Roughly nothing in the Dubai portfolio is complete. Off plan means construction risk, timeline risk and a contract that has to be read properly. That is not specific to Reportage, but it applies fully here.
Buyers who want branded or ultra luxury finishes. The company competes on price and payment terms. Property Finder's own description of the developer talks about competitive pricing and accessible housing, not luxury specification.
What to verify before you sign
Reportage operates through more than one legal entity, so the project seller on your contract may not be the brand name on the brochure. Before committing:
- Confirm the specific project is registered with the Dubai Land Department and check its status on the Dubai REST app.
- Confirm the escrow account number appears on your payment receipt. Off plan payments in Dubai must go into a government monitored escrow account.
- Check the Oqood registration for the unit.
- Read the handover clause and the grace period in the Sale and Purchase Agreement. Under the standard RERA template, a developer can move the announced handover date by up to 12 months with RERA approval before your cancellation rights are triggered.
- Ask for the official developer price list rather than relying on a portal listing, given the price discrepancies noted above.
- Verify your broker's RERA registration.
Reportage Properties Dubai contact details
Published by Bayut and the developer's own site:
- Toll free: 800 77552
- WhatsApp: +971 50 244 1078
- Email: info@reportageuae.com
- Dubai office: Anantara Downtown Business Tower, Al Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai
- Abu Dhabi office: Tamouh Tower, Marina Square, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
- Office hours: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Official website: reportagegroup.com
