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The Binghatti Africa Property Show, powered by Loft & Keys and The Premiere Immigration & Advisory, wrapped up a successful four-day property showcase across Abuja and Lagos, drawing industry players, high-net-worth investors and prospective buyers to explore some of Dubai’s most exclusive real estate offerings. The exhibition took place on December 1 and 2 at […]

The Binghatti Africa Property Show, powered by Loft & Keys and The Premiere Immigration & Advisory, wrapped up a successful four-day property showcase across Abuja and Lagos, drawing industry players, high-net-worth investors and prospective buyers to explore some of Dubai’s most exclusive real estate offerings.

The exhibition took place on December 1 and 2 at the Rainbow Event Marquee in Abuja, and on December 4 and 5 at The Monarch Event Centre in Lagos. Across both cities, attendees experienced an in-depth look into Dubai’s booming property landscape, featuring premium architectural designs, high-yield investment prospects and exclusive developer incentives.

A strong delegation from Binghatti Developers — one of the UAE’s fastest-rising real estate giants — headlined the event with detailed presentations on its global portfolio. Participants were introduced to several landmark projects, including Jacob & Co Residences, expected to become the world’s tallest residential tower, as well as Bugatti Residences, Mercedes-Benz Place and others.

Binghatti highlighted its rapid expansion, noting that it now has 79 projects, with 53 already completed and over 20,000 residential units delivered. According to the presentation, all projects have been delivered “with zero delays and zero cancellations,” supported by high approval ratings from the Dubai Land Department. The company also reported a 145% increase in its nine-month net profit for 2025, reaching AED 2.66 billion.

Chief Austin Albert, Chairman of Loft & Keys and The Premiere Immigration & Advisory, underscored the significance of the partnership. “Binghatti is one of Dubai’s most iconic and disruptive developers. They are fully vertically integrated — manufacturing their own metal, wood, glass, and joinery across three factories. This in-house control enables them to deliver 30-storey towers in as little as 11 months. Their speed, quality, and innovation are unmatched,” he said.

Addressing participants in both cities, Adel Azzam, Binghatti’s Head of Business Development, spoke on the strength of Dubai’s property market. “This year alone, we launched 18 new projects, offering incredible potential for both short-term and long-term investors,” he noted.

Reiterating the developer’s commitment to Nigerian clients, Joseph Abimbola, Head of Sales (Africa) for Binghatti Developers, said: “We bring special offers in this show, incentives and special payment plans for investors, including our 50/50 payment plan and special discounts to ensure Nigerians can own prime Dubai assets with ease.”

Dr. Jane Kimemia, CEO of The Premiere Immigration & Advisory, urged African investors to diversify their portfolios through Dubai real estate. “We offer our investors privileged access to Binghatti’s most sought-after projects. Through our parent company, Loft & Keys, we hold significant inventory positions — giving our clients pricing advantages and premium allocations they won’t get anywhere else. Dubai remains one of the world’s safest, fastest-growing, tax-free environments with property appreciation between 8–12% yearly and rental yields between 9–12%,” she said.

Loft & Keys and The Premiere announced that Nigerian investors will receive priority access to inventories across six upcoming projects — Aquarise, Cullinan, Haven, Grove, Vintage and Sky Terraces — all scheduled for handover between the first quarter of 2026 and 2027.

The event also highlighted benefits of investing in Dubai, including dollar-denominated rental income, guaranteed annual returns above 8%, eligibility for two-year or ten-year Golden Visas, steady infrastructure growth, strong capital appreciation and regulatory protection from the Dubai Land Department.

To engage and reward attendees, several iPhone 17 devices were given out to lucky investors in both cities, along with ₦2 million in cash prizes distributed through interactive games.

With full venues, investor consultations, expert presentations and luxury rewards, the Binghatti Africa Property Show set a new benchmark for international real estate exhibitions in Nigeria.