MADRID – One of Europe’s most high-profile international real estate exhibitions, SIMA 2026, has wrapped up its 2026 edition with a standout showing from the Larimar City & Resort project, a large-scale smart city development under construction in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Developed by Spanish publicly traded firm CLERHP, the initiative garnered significant attention from a global audience of investors, property developers, and potential business partners during the event.
Located in one of the Caribbean’s fastest-expanding investment hubs, the Punta Cana-based project distinguished itself among hundreds of global offerings through its deliberate focus on four core pillars: consistent profit generation, ironclad legal security, cutting-edge innovative design, and long-term asset value growth. Backed by CLERHP, which is listed on Spain’s BME Growth stock exchange, Larimar City & Resort positions itself as a uniquely high-potential investment option in Punta Cana’s red-hot real estate and tourism market, a sector that has posted consistent double-digit growth over the past decade.
One of the most popular draws at CLERHP’s exhibition booth was an immersive virtual reality (VR) experience crafted exclusively for the fair. This technology-driven showcase allowed attendees to navigate a full digital replica of the planned smart city, exploring its master-planned urban layout, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and sweeping panoramic views of Punta Cana’s iconic coastline from the comfort of the exhibition floor. The interactive presentation effectively cemented the project’s reputation as a forward-thinking, innovation-led development reshaping international real estate investment opportunities in the Dominican Republic.
Over the course of SIMA 2026, senior leadership from the Larimar project held dozens of closed-door strategic meetings with stakeholders including institutional investors, existing shareholders, global marketing agencies, and international suppliers. These discussions centered on forging new strategic partnerships and unlocking pathways for accelerated expansion. During the talks, company representatives underscored a rapidly growing global trend: rising demand from investors for stable, legally secure, and income-generating real estate assets. They also emphasized that the Dominican Republic has solidified its standing as a top global destination for tourism development, luxury residential and commercial projects, and inbound foreign direct investment.