This page ranks the leading 22 real estate developers in the UAE from Tier 1 market giants to emerging boutique firms. Each entry includes headquarters, founding year, projects completed, off‑plan portfolio size, flagship developments, total GDV, specialties, website, and contact details to help investors compare and choose with confidence.
Top UAE Real Estate Developers.
1
Emaar Properties
HQ: Dubai
Established: 1997
Projects Completed: 100+
Off-Plan Projects: 20
Flagship: Burj Khalifa
Total GDV: AED 100B+
Specialties: Residential, Commercial
Rating: ★ 4.5/5
Website: emaar.com
Contact: [email protected]
2
Nakheel
HQ: Dubai
Established: 2000
Projects Completed: 80+
Off-Plan Projects: 18
Flagship: Palm Jumeirah
Total GDV: AED 85B+
Specialties: Waterfront, Mixed-Use
Rating: ★ 4.3/5
Website: nakheel.com
Contact: [email protected]
3
Aldar Properties
HQ: Abu Dhabi
Established: 2004
Projects Completed: 50+
Off-Plan Projects: 15
Flagship: Yas Island
Total GDV: AED 70B+
Specialties: Leisure, Hospitality
Rating: ★ 4.4/5
Website: aldar.com
Contact: [email protected]
4
DAMAC Properties
HQ: Dubai
Established: 2002
Projects Completed: 60+
Off-Plan Projects: 22
Flagship: DAMAC Hills
Total GDV: AED 60B+
Specialties: Luxury, Golf
Rating: ★ 4.2/5
Website: damacproperties.com
Contact: [email protected]
5
Dubai Properties
HQ: Dubai
Established: 2004
Projects Completed: 45+
Off-Plan Projects: 12
Flagship: JBR
Total GDV: AED 50B+
Specialties: Residential, Leisure
Rating: ★ 4.3/5
Website: dpdubai.com
Contact: [email protected]
6
Meraas
HQ: Dubai
Established: 2006
Projects Completed: 30+
Off-Plan Projects: 10
Flagship: City Walk
Total GDV: AED 45B+
Specialties: Mixed-Use, Retail
Rating: ★ 4.4/5
Website: meraaspjsc.ae
Contact: [email protected]
7
Sobha Realty
HQ: Dubai
Established: 1976
Projects Completed: 25+
Off-Plan Projects: 5
Flagship: Sobha Hartland
Total GDV: AED 30B+
Specialties: Luxury Residential
Rating: ★ 4.2/5
Website: sobha.com
8
Danube Properties
HQ: Dubai
Established: 1993
Projects Completed: 40+
Off-Plan Projects: 12
Flagship: Danube Court
Total GDV: AED 15B+
Specialties: Affordable Housing
Website: danubeproperties.ae
9
Azizi Developments
HQ: Dubai
Established: 2007
Projects Completed: 50+
Off-Plan Projects: 30
Flagship: Azizi Riviera
Total GDV: AED 20B+
Specialties: Mid-Range Residences
Website: azizidevelopments.com
10
Arada
HQ: Sharjah
Established: 2017
Projects Completed: 8+
Off-Plan Projects: 5
Flagship: Aljada
Total GDV: AED 15B+
Specialties: Master-Planned Communities
Website: arada.com
11
Deyaar
HQ: Dubai
Established: 2002
Projects Completed: 20+
Off-Plan Projects: 7
Flagship: The Atrium
Total GDV: AED 10B+
Specialties: Residential, Commercial
Website: deyaar.ae
12
Ellington Properties
HQ: Dubai
Established: 2014
Projects Completed: 6+
Off-Plan Projects: 4
Flagship: The W Residences
Total GDV: AED 5B+
Specialties: Boutique Luxury
Website: ellingtonproperties.com
13
Omniyat
HQ: Dubai
Established: 2004
Projects Completed: 5+
Off-Plan Projects: 3
Flagship: One Za’abeel
Total GDV: AED 7B+
Specialties: Luxury Mixed-Use
Website: omniyat.com
14
Select Group
HQ: Dubai
Established: 2002
Projects Completed: 10+
Off-Plan Projects: 8
Flagship: Marasi Business Bay
Total GDV: AED 8B+
Specialties: Waterfront, Commercial
Website: select-group.ae
15
Nshama
HQ: Dubai
Established: 2017
Projects Completed: 12+
Off-Plan Projects: 4
Flagship: Town Square
Total GDV: AED 8B+
Specialties: Community Living
Website: nshama.ae
16
BT Properties
HQ: Dubai
Established: 2000
Projects Completed: 30+
Off-Plan Projects: 8
Flagship: Anya Residences
Total GDV: AED 5B+
Specialties: Mid-Range Apartments
Website: btproperties.com
17
Binghatti Developers
HQ: Dubai
Established: 2008
Projects Completed: 20+
Off-Plan Projects: 10
Flagship: Binghatti Pearls
Total GDV: AED 6B+
Specialties: Design-Led Homes
Website: binghatti.com
18
Meydan
HQ: Dubai
Established: 2010
Projects Completed: 7+
Off-Plan Projects: 3
Flagship: Meydan One
Total GDV: AED 12B+
Specialties: Integrated Communities
Website: meydan.ae
19
Reportage Properties
HQ: Dubai
Established: 2014
Projects Completed: 15+
Off-Plan Projects: 7
Flagship: Porte Neighborhood
Total GDV: AED 4B+
Specialties: Community-Centric Projects
Website: reportageproperties.ae
20
MAG Property Development
HQ: Dubai
Established: 2017
Projects Completed: 10+
Off-Plan Projects: 5
Flagship: MAG City
Total GDV: AED 3B+
Specialties: Urban Mixed-Use
Website: magpd.ae
21
Tiger Group
HQ: Dubai
Established: 2006
Projects Completed: 18+
Off-Plan Projects: 9
Flagship: Tiger’s Dream
Total GDV: AED 3B+
Specialties: Mid-Luxury Developments
Website: tigeruae.com
22
Eagle Hills
HQ: Abu Dhabi
Established: 2014
Projects Completed: 8+
Off-Plan Projects: 4
Flagship: Mamsha Al Saadiyat
Total GDV: AED 6B+
Specialties: Mixed-Use Waterfront
Website: eaglehills.com