Emaar Properties

Dubai largest developer by revenue and the company responsible for building the most recognisable urban addresses in the world. Founded in 1997 by Mohamed Alabbar and listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), Emaar built the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Downtown Dubai from bare desert — a development achievement with few global parallels. Emaar has delivered over 85,000 homes across the UAE and internationally. UAE portfolio spans Downtown Dubai, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai Creek Harbour, Emaar Beachfront, Arabian Ranches, Emaar South, and The Valley. Operating through subsidiaries Emaar Development, Emaar Malls, and Emaar Hospitality, Emaar controls the full value chain from land to lifestyle tenant. Delivery record has occasional handover delays — typically 3–9 months on large-phase launches — but project cancellations are not part of its history. For investors, the Emaar brand creates a global secondary market — a buyer in London, Mumbai, or Singapore knows what an Emaar address means. Trade-off: a 10–20% premium entry price versus equivalent non-branded product in the same area.