Emaar: The Developer Behind Dubai’s Most Iconic Communities

Country of origin: United Arab Emirates
Year established: 1997

Emaar is one of the biggest real estate developers in the UAE, based in Dubai and listed on the Dubai Financial Market. The company was started in 1997 and has played a major role in building modern Dubai.

It is best known for Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, and The Dubai Mall, which is one of the most visited places in the city with more than 100 million visitors a year. Emaar is also behind large communities like Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Dubai Hills Estate, and Dubai Creek Harbour.

As of 2023, Emaar has delivered over 96,000 homes globally. The company has a land bank of over 1.1 billion square feet across the UAE and other countries. It is active in more than 12 markets, including Egypt, India, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

In 2023, Emaar recorded AED 26.7 billion in revenue and AED 11.6 billion in profit. It also achieved AED 37.4 billion in property sales, which was its highest ever.

Apart from real estate, Emaar also runs hotels under the Address and Vida brands. It owns and manages shopping malls and entertainment attractions, including The Dubai Mall and Dubai Opera.

Emaar focuses on building large-scale communities where people can live, work, and relax. It continues to expand locally and internationally, while also investing in design, technology, and new markets like Saudi Arabia.

We work closely with Emaar to offer our clients early access, expert insights, and the best opportunities across their developments.