Aldar Properties

Tier-1

Aldar is Abu Dhabi's largest listed developer (ADX) with FY2024 revenue of AED 23B, net profit of AED 6.5B, and AED 42B+ assets under management. The diversified model combines development sales with income-generating real estate, managing 158,000+ residential units. Aldar is expanding into Dubai through Haven by Aldar masterplan and Dubai Holding JV.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Established 2005

Official Website

Homes Delivered

158,000+ residential units under management

Units in Pipeline

14,000+ units in development pipeline

Data as of Jan 2026

Overview

Aldar Properties is Abu Dhabi's largest listed developer (ADX), with a diversified model spanning property development, income-generating assets (AED 42B+ AUM), and project management services. With FY2024 revenue of AED 23B and 89 active UAE projects across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Ras Al Khaimah, Aldar commands upper-mid to premium pricing.

Founded in 2005 and publicly listed on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), Aldar Properties PJSC is the UAE's most diversified real estate company. The group operates three business segments: Development (property development and sales), Investment (income-generating real estate with AED 42B+ AUM), and Project Management (AED 45B in government housing/infrastructure projects). In FY2024, Aldar achieved AED 23B revenue, AED 7.7B EBITDA, and AED 6.5B net profit. The group's AED 54.6B revenue backlog (growing to AED 62.3B by H1 2025) and 65 million sqm land bank support sustained development. Aldar's Dubai expansion includes Haven by Aldar (2,275 units, 1M sqm) and an 8,000-unit Dubai Holding JV worth AED 25B+ GDV. Pricing ranges from AED 1,310/sqft (Al Reem Island) to AED 4,632/sqft (Saadiyat Cultural District).

Portfolio

Projects in Database

UAE (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah)

Active Projects

Currently selling

Top Area

Dubai Land

34 projects

Most Common Plan

10/50/40

25% of projects

Insights

Top Areas

Project distribution in UAE

Dubai Land34 projects (38%)

Saadiyat Island24 projects (27%)

Yas Island15 projects (17%)

Al Shamkha4 projects (4%)

Fahid Island3 projects (3%)

Al Marjan Island2 projects (2%)

Al Ghadeer1 projects (1%)

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Payment Plan Patterns

Based on 20 projects

10/50/40

25%5 projects

10/55/35

20%4 projects

5/35/60

15%3 projects

10/30/60

10%2 projects

5/55/40

10%2 projects

10/60/30

5%1 projects

Most common plan: 10/50/40 (25%)

Payment plans may vary by project. Always confirm with developer.

Handover Timeline

Expected project deliveries by year

2025

17%

2026

28%

2027

34%

2028

13%

2029

Delivered

This Year

Upcoming

Property Mix

Types of properties offered in active projects

Apartment

62%

55 projects

Villa

22%

20 projects

Townhouse

11%

10 projects

Penthouse

4 projects

Price Insights

Based on 6 Active Projects

Minimum

AED 1K

25th Percentile

AED 1K

Median Price

AED 2K

75th Percentile

AED 3K

Maximum

AED 5K

Who Is This Developer For?

Ideal buyer profiles

End Users

Families seeking island living on Saadiyat or Yas with world-class amenities (Louvre, Yas Marina Circuit)
Buyers wanting Abu Dhabi's premier addresses with established community management
Those prioritizing publicly traded developer transparency and financial stability

Investors

Investors seeking Abu Dhabi's premium island communities (Saadiyat yields cultural district premium)
Those looking for Dubai expansion opportunities via Haven by Aldar at competitive PPSF (~1,455 AED/sqft)
Buyers preferring diversified developer with recurring income streams (not just development sales)

Luxury Buyers

Buyers seeking Saadiyat Cultural District residences near Louvre Abu Dhabi (up to 4,632 AED/sqft)
Those wanting branded residences (Nobu Residences, The Wilds)
Ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking island waterfront with golf course access

May not be ideal if...

•Seeking the lowest entry prices (Aldar positions upper-mid to premium across its portfolio)
•Preferring Dubai Marina or Downtown Dubai locations (Aldar's Dubai presence is primarily in Dubai Land)
•Looking for aggressive post-handover payment plans (Aldar typically requires 30-60% at handover)

Things to Verify Before Booking

Confirm the exact developer entity in the SPA (Aldar Properties PJSC vs subsidiary) and escrow account details
For Abu Dhabi projects: verify registration via DARI services (services.dari.ae)
For Dubai projects: use Dubai REST to check completion percentage and project identifiers
Match portal payment plan labels to SPA milestone definitions (handover percentages vary 30-60%)
Verify Oqood registration for off-plan purchases in Dubai

Frequently Asked Questions About Aldar Properties

Common questions from buyers

Yes, Aldar is Abu Dhabi's largest listed developer (ADX) with strong financials: FY2024 revenue of AED 23B, net profit of AED 6.5B, and Moody's Baa2 credit rating. The diversified model with AED 42B+ assets under management provides stability beyond development sales.