Emaar Properties
Tier-1Emaar is the UAE's largest and most established developer, known for iconic projects like Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. A publicly listed company (DFM: EMAAR) with FY2024 property sales of ~AED 70B, revenue of AED 35.5B, and net profit of AED 18.9B. They offer premium quality with strong resale value and a proven track record.
Homes Delivered
118,400+ units delivered globally since 2002
Units in Pipeline
33,576 units under development in UAE
Data as of Jan 2026
Overview
Emaar Properties is the UAE's largest developer, responsible for iconic landmarks including Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Dubai Marina. With 118,400+ units delivered globally since 2002 and a reputation for quality, Emaar remains the benchmark for premium real estate in the region.
Founded in 1997 and publicly listed on the Dubai Financial Market (ticker: EMAAR), Emaar Properties has transformed Dubai's skyline and established itself as a global leader in integrated real estate development. The company operates across five business segments: property development, shopping malls/retail, hospitality (38 hotels with 9,200 keys), property management, and financial services investments. In FY2024, Emaar achieved approximately AED 70B in property sales with a revenue backlog exceeding AED 110B. Their UAE land bank of ~1.7 billion sqft supports future development across master-planned communities like Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai Creek Harbour, Downtown Dubai, and Arabian Ranches. Emaar's projects consistently command premium prices due to the brand's reputation for quality construction, amenity-rich communities, and long-term value appreciation.
Portfolio
Projects in Database
202
UAE
Active Projects
60
Currently selling
Top Area
Dubai Creek Harbour
14 projects
Most Common Plan
10/70/20
83% of projects
Insights
Top Areas
Project distribution in Dubai
Payment Plan Patterns
Based on 12 projects
Most common plan: 10/70/20 (83%)
Payment plans may vary by project. Always confirm with developer.
Handover Timeline
Expected project deliveries by year
2024
7%
2025
13%
2026
20%
2027
25%
2028
19%
2029
16%
Property Mix
Types of properties offered in active projects
52%
35 projects
27%
18 projects
15%
10 projects
6%
4 projects
Price Insights
Based on 3 Active Projects
Minimum
AED 1K
25th Percentile
AED 1K
Median Price
AED 2K
75th Percentile
AED 4K
Maximum
AED 4K
Who Is This Developer For?
Ideal buyer profiles
End Users
- Families seeking master-planned communities with integrated amenities and long-term community management
- Buyers prioritizing quality construction and established developer track record
- Those who value waterfront/master-community themes with proven appreciation
Investors
- Long-term investors seeking capital appreciation in prime Dubai locations
- Buyers looking for strong rental demand - Emaar 6 Towers shows ~5.42% avg yield
- Those who prefer lower-risk investments with publicly traded developer transparency
Luxury Buyers
- Buyers seeking iconic addresses (Downtown, Creek Harbour, Emaar Beachfront)
- Those who want waterfront living at premium PPSF (up to 4,200 AED/sqft at Beachfront)
- Ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking branded residences and penthouses
May not be ideal if...
- •Seeking the lowest entry prices in the market (Emaar positions upper-mid to premium)
- •Looking for aggressive post-handover payment plans (Emaar typically uses 10/70/20 during construction)
- •Preferring boutique or unique architectural designs over master-planned communities
Things to Verify Before Booking
- Confirm the exact developer entity named in the SPA (Emaar Properties vs another group entity) and the project escrow account details
- Validate the project's license/permit details and marketing approvals via DLD/Trakheesi
- Use Dubai REST app to cross-check completion percentage and project identifiers for off-plan purchases
- Match the payment plan milestones shown in marketing/portal materials to the SPA schedule
- Verify exact post-handover obligations and service charges for specific community
Frequently Asked Questions About Emaar Properties
Common questions from buyers
projects by Emaar Properties
Data Sources
Information sourced from verified data providers
Last updated: January 2026 (Official FY2024 data)