Emaar Properties

Emaar Properties PJSC is Dubai’s largest listed real estate developer, founded in 1997 by Mohamed Alabbar. The company is the master developer behind Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Marina, and Dubai Mall, and has delivered over 77,500 residential units across the UAE since 2002.

Emaar Properties was founded in 1997 by Mohamed Alabbar. The company has been listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) since 2000 and has grown into one of the world’s most recognised real estate brands over the past 27 years.

Emaar’s most iconic projects include Burj Khalifa (the world’s tallest building), Downtown Dubai, Dubai Mall (the world’s most visited retail destination), Dubai Marina, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai Creek Harbour, Emaar Beachfront, The Valley, and The Oasis.

Emaar Properties has delivered over 77,500 residential units across its UAE master communities since 2002. As of mid-2025, the company has a further 45,500+ units currently under development across its active masterplans.

Yes. Emaar Properties PJSC is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) under the ticker EMAAR and has been publicly traded since 2000. Emaar Development, its build-to-sell property subsidiary, is also separately listed on the DFM under the ticker EMAARDEV.

Emaar develops a broad range of property types, including luxury apartments, villas, townhouses, and mixed-use communities. Their portfolio also includes commercial assets, hotels, retail destinations such as Dubai Mall, and hospitality developments through Emaar Hospitality Group.

In 2024, Emaar Properties recorded its highest-ever results: AED 70 billion in total property sales (up 72% year-on-year), AED 35.5 billion in revenue (up 33%), and a net profit of AED 13.5 billion (up 16%). The group’s revenue backlog surpassed AED 110 billion — a 55% increase from 2023.

Emaar’s master communities are spread across Dubai’s most sought-after locations, including Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Dubai Hills Estate, Arabian Ranches (1, 2, and 3), Dubai Creek Harbour, Emaar Beachfront, The Valley (Dubai–Al Ain Road), The Oasis, Emaar South (near Al Maktoum Airport), and Rashid Yachts & Marina.

Yes. Emaar operates internationally across multiple markets, with a strong presence in India, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and other countries. International real estate operations recorded AED 4.1 billion in property sales in 2024, driven primarily by India and Egypt.

Emaar is widely regarded as Dubai’s most credible and financially robust developer. As a publicly listed company with an S&P credit rating of BBB+ (upgraded in 2025), transparent reporting, a track record of 77,500+ delivered homes, and AED 70 billion in 2024 sales, Emaar offers one of the strongest investment cases in the Dubai real estate market.

Emaar’s upcoming and active launches include new phases within Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai Creek Harbour (including Dubai Square, a 2.6 million sqm retail and entertainment destination), The Oasis, The Valley, Grand Polo Club and Resort, and Rashid Yachts & Marina. In H1 2025 alone, Emaar launched 25 new projects.

Emaar, DAMAC, and Nakheel are three pillars of Dubai’s real estate market, each with distinct strengths. Emaar is Dubai’s largest listed developer, known for iconic mixed-use master communities and global landmark projects like Burj Khalifa. DAMAC focuses on ultra-luxury branded residences and lifestyle communities. Nakheel is a government-backed master developer known for Palm Jumeirah and large-scale waterfront infrastructure. Together, they have collectively shaped modern Dubai.