UAE Developers & Track Record

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EP

Emaar Properties

Est. 1997 · Dubai

Creator of Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa.

Dubai’s best-known master developer, behind some of the emirate’s most recognisable communities and landmarks, with a long history of delivering large, fully integrated neighbourhoods.

4Delivered
projects listed
2In progress
listed
Downtown DubaiSignature area
Dubai Financial MarketListed
Master developerLuxuryBlue-chip
Track record: 6 projects
  • Burj KhalifaDowntown Dubai · 2010
    Delivered
  • The Dubai MallDowntown Dubai · 2008
    Delivered
  • Arabian RanchesDubailand · 2004 onwards
    Delivered
  • Emirates Living (Springs, Meadows, Lakes)Dubai · 2000s
    Delivered
  • Dubai Hills EstateMohammed Bin Rashid City · 2018 onwards
    Under construction
  • Dubai Creek HarbourRas Al Khor · Ongoing
    Under construction
N

Nakheel

Est. 2000 · Dubai

The developer behind the Palm Jumeirah.

A master developer known for iconic waterfront projects and large master-planned communities across Dubai.

4Delivered
projects listed
2In progress
listed
Palm JumeirahSignature project
Master developerWaterfront
Track record: 6 projects
  • Palm JumeirahDubai · 2000s onwards
    Delivered
  • Jumeirah IslandsDubai · 2000s
    Delivered
  • International CityDubai · 2000s
    Delivered
  • Discovery GardensDubai · 2000s
    Delivered
  • Palm Jebel AliJebel Ali · Ongoing
    Under construction
  • Dubai IslandsDeira · Ongoing
    Under construction
DP

DAMAC Properties

Est. 2002 · Dubai

Luxury and branded residences across the Middle East.

Known for luxury towers, villa communities and high-profile fashion and lifestyle brand partnerships.

3Delivered
projects listed
2In progress
listed
Branded residencesKnown for
LuxuryBranded residences
Track record: 5 projects
  • DAMAC HillsDubai · 2010s onwards
    Delivered
  • Ocean HeightsDubai Marina · 2010
    Delivered
  • Paramount Tower Hotel & ResidencesBusiness Bay · 2010s
    Delivered
  • DAMAC LagoonsDubailand · Ongoing
    Under construction
  • Aykon CitySheikh Zayed Road · Ongoing
    Under construction
M

Meraas

Est. 2007 · Dubai

Lifestyle destinations and waterfront communities.

A Dubai Holding company that created some of the city’s best-loved lifestyle and leisure destinations.

4Delivered
projects listed
1In progress
listed
Dubai HoldingPart of
LifestyleWaterfront
Track record: 5 projects
  • Bluewaters IslandDubai · 2019 onwards
    Delivered
  • City WalkAl Wasl · 2018
    Delivered
  • La MerJumeirah · 2017 onwards
    Delivered
  • Al SeefDubai Creek · 2017
    Delivered
  • Port de La MerJumeirah · Ongoing
    Under construction
DP

Dubai Properties

Est. 2004 · Dubai

Master developer of Business Bay and JBR.

A Dubai Holding company responsible for large integrated communities and business districts.

5Delivered
projects listed
0In progress
listed
Dubai HoldingPart of
Master developer
Track record: 5 projects
  • Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR)Dubai Marina · 2000s
    Delivered
  • Business BayDubai · 2000s onwards
    Delivered
  • MudonDubailand · 2010s
    Delivered
  • RemraamDubailand · 2010s
    Delivered
  • VillanovaDubailand · 2018 onwards
    Delivered
SR

Sobha Realty

Est. 1976 (Group) · Dubai

Backward-integrated developer known for build quality.

Sobha builds with its own in-house design, manufacturing and construction capabilities, giving it unusual control over finish and quality.

1Delivered
projects listed
2In progress
listed
Backward integrationApproach
LuxuryBuild quality
Track record: 3 projects
  • Sobha HartlandMohammed Bin Rashid City · 2016 onwards
    Under construction
  • Sobha Hartland GreensMohammed Bin Rashid City · 2020s
    Delivered
  • Sobha OneRas Al Khor · Ongoing
    Under construction
AD

Azizi Developments

Est. 2007 · Dubai

Value-driven communities across Dubai.

Delivers a broad range of apartments across Dubai’s mid-market and growth areas, often with flexible payment plans.

2Delivered
projects listed
2In progress
listed
ValuePayment plans
Track record: 4 projects
  • Azizi RivieraMeydan · 2021 onwards
    Delivered
  • Azizi FarishtaAl Furjan · 2020s
    Delivered
  • Azizi MilanDubai Islands · Ongoing
    Under construction
  • Azizi VeniceDubai South · Ongoing
    Under construction
B

Binghatti

Est. 2008 · Dubai

Design-led towers with a distinctive architectural signature.

Known for bold facades and partnerships with global luxury brands.

2Delivered
projects listed
2In progress
listed
Design-ledBranded residences
Track record: 4 projects
  • Binghatti GatewayAl Jaddaf · 2010s
    Delivered
  • Binghatti AvenueAl Jaddaf · 2010s
    Delivered
  • Burj Binghatti Jacob & CoBusiness Bay · Ongoing
    Under construction
  • Mercedes-Benz Places by BinghattiDowntown Dubai · Ongoing
    Under construction
EP

Ellington Properties

Est. 2014 · Dubai

Boutique, design-focused residences.

A design-led developer focused on carefully curated communities and interiors.

1Delivered
projects listed
1In progress
listed
BoutiqueDesign-led
Track record: 2 projects
  • BelgraviaJumeirah Village Circle · 2010s
    Delivered
  • Wilton Park ResidencesMohammed Bin Rashid City · Ongoing
    Under construction
O

Omniyat

Est. 2005 · Dubai

Ultra-luxury architecture and residences.

A developer focused on the ultra-luxury segment, often collaborating with world-famous architects.

1Delivered
projects listed
1In progress
listed
Ultra-luxury
Track record: 2 projects
  • The Opus (designed by Zaha Hadid)Business Bay · 2020
    Delivered
  • One PalmPalm Jumeirah
    Under construction
SG

Select Group

Est. 2002 · Dubai

Waterfront and marina developments.

Delivers residential and mixed-use projects concentrated in Dubai’s waterfront districts.

2Delivered
projects listed
0In progress
listed
Waterfront
Track record: 2 projects
  • Marina GateDubai Marina · 2010s
    Delivered
  • PeninsulaBusiness Bay · 2010s
    Delivered
DP

Danube Properties

Est. 2014 · Dubai

Affordable luxury with simple payment plans.

Focuses on accessible price points with amenity-rich buildings and long, straightforward payment plans.

2Delivered
projects listed
1In progress
listed
ValuePayment plans
Track record: 3 projects
  • GlamzAl Furjan · 2020s
    Delivered
  • JewelzArjan · 2020s
    Delivered
  • BayzBusiness Bay · 2020s
    Under construction
D

Deyaar

Est. 2002 · Dubai

Listed Dubai developer with mid-market focus.

One of Dubai’s established listed developers, with projects across residential and commercial segments.

2Delivered
projects listed
0In progress
listed
ValueListed
Track record: 2 projects
  • MidtownDubai Production City · 2010s
    Delivered
  • RegaliaBusiness Bay · 2020s
    Delivered
UP

Union Properties

Est. 1987 · Dubai

Motor City and motorsport-inspired communities.

One of the UAE’s older listed developers, known for lifestyle communities with a motorsport theme.

2Delivered
projects listed
0In progress
listed
Master developerListed
Track record: 2 projects
  • Motor CityDubai · 2000s
    Delivered
  • Dubai AutodromeDubai · 2004
    Delivered
AH

Al Habtoor Group

Est. 1970 · Dubai

Family-owned conglomerate with landmark projects.

A diversified group with real-estate and hospitality projects in central Dubai.

1Delivered
projects listed
0In progress
listed
LuxuryHospitality
Track record: 1 project
  • Al Habtoor CityBusiness Bay · 2010s
    Delivered
N

Nshama

Est. 2014 · Dubai

Family-oriented master-planned living.

Creates affordable, family-friendly communities with generous open spaces.

1Delivered
projects listed
0In progress
listed
Family communitiesValue
Track record: 1 project
  • Town SquareDubailand · 2010s onwards
    Delivered
AP

Aldar Properties

Est. 2004 · Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s leading master developer.

Shaped much of Abu Dhabi’s modern residential and retail landscape, including Yas and Saadiyat.

2Delivered
projects listed
1In progress
listed
Master developerBlue-chip
Track record: 4 projects
  • Yas Island communitiesAbu Dhabi · 2010s onwards
    Delivered
  • Al Raha BeachAbu Dhabi · 2010s
    Delivered
  • Saadiyat Island communitiesAbu Dhabi · Ongoing
    Under construction
  • Fahid IslandAbu Dhabi · Ongoing
    Upcoming
A

Arada

Est. 2017 · Sharjah

Sharjah’s fast-growing master developer.

Building large, integrated communities in Sharjah with retail, parks and family amenities.

0Delivered
projects listed
2In progress
listed
Master developer
Track record: 2 projects
  • AljadaSharjah · 2018 onwards
    Under construction
  • MasaarSharjah · Ongoing
    Under construction

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