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Emaar Properties

Dubai's biggest listed developer; premium, dependable

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130,900+Homes delivered

1997Founded

51,441Homes under construction

85–90%On-time delivery

36homes we manage in Emaar communities

At a glance

Dubai's largest listed developer: strong delivery record, premium prices, little payment flexibility

Emaar Properties built Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Hills Estate, and has delivered more than 130,900 homes since 2002.

Reviewed by Ayman Hoque, Operations Manager, Live Dubai InternationalDubai Land Department broker card no. 55937 · Checked October 2026 · 25 sources

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It has investment-grade credit ratings, and its UAE development arm held AED 46.8bn in net cash in March 2026, so the risk of a project stalling is low. The trade-offs are price and flexibility: you usually pay more per sq ft than with other developers, and 80% of the price before handover. With Dubai prices 10.2% below their February 2026 peak (ValuStrat, August 2026), do not expect a quick gain on a 2025–26 launch price.

Best for

Lowest delivery risk in Dubai
First-time overseas buyers
Finished communities with schools

Delivery recordStrong

PricesPremium

Payment plans80/20

Post-handover plansRare

What Emaar does well

Strong finances: S&P BBB+ and Moody's Baa1.
The best delivery record of the large Dubai developers: an estimated 85–90% of projects on time, with average delays of 2–4 months.
Established communities: schools, malls and parks are already open in Downtown, Dubai Hills Estate and Dubai Creek Harbour.

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Strong finances: S&P BBB+ and Moody's Baa1 (June 2025). Emaar Development had AED 46.8bn net cash and AED 4m of debt at 31 March 2026.
The best delivery record of the large Dubai developers: an estimated 85–90% of projects on time, with average delays of 2–4 months (broker analysis of developer track records, March 2026).
Established communities: schools, malls and parks are already open in Downtown, Dubai Hills Estate and Dubai Creek Harbour.
Steady income outside home sales: malls 98% occupied and AED 10.5bn of recurring revenue in 2025, which helps in a downturn.
Fewer than 1% of Emaar Development buyers default on their payments (by sales value, March 2026).

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You pay a premium. Dubai Hills Estate is AED 2,584/sq ft against AED 1,639 at DAMAC Hills.
Most plans need 80% paid before keys. Post-handover plans are not standard, so check you can fund the instalments.
Service charges are high in Downtown and Emaar Beachfront.

All 5 points in full

You pay a premium. Dubai Hills Estate is AED 2,584/sq ft (Bayut, September 2026) against AED 1,639 at DAMAC Hills (July 2026).
Most plans need 80% paid before keys. Post-handover plans are not standard (broker guidance, January 2026), so check you can fund the instalments.
Service charges are high in Downtown (AED 18–35/sq ft a year) and Emaar Beachfront (AED 22–32) (2026 ranges). Check the building on the DLD Service Charge Index.
There is a lot of new supply. Emaar launched 48 UAE projects in 2025 and has 15,400 homes due in 2029 alone (March 2026). Expect nearby construction and resale competition in Emaar South, The Valley and The Oasis.
Finishing in the larger communities is standard rather than luxury. Book a snagging inspection before you accept the keys.

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Emaar projects you can buy

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All 21 Emaar project guides

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Emaar South

Golf Vale

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ1 2030Plan80/20Beds1–3

Details

Type: Apartments and townhouses
Bedrooms: 1–3 (apartments); 3 (townhouses)
Sizes: 672–1,725 sq ft (apartments); 2,796 sq ft (townhouses)

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Emaar South

Golf Hills

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ3 2029Plan80/20Beds1–3

Details

Type: Apartments
Bedrooms: 1–3

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Emaar South

Golf Trails

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ4 2030Plan80/20Beds1–3

Details

Type: Apartments and townhouses
Bedrooms: 1–3 (apartments); 3 (townhouses)
Sizes: 719–2,610 sq ft

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Emaar South

Vista Ridge

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ3 2029Plan80/20

Details

Type: Apartments

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Under construction

Emaar South

Greenway

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ2 2028Plan90/10Beds3–4

Details

Type: Townhouses (232 homes)
Bedrooms: 3–4
Sizes: c. 3,092–3,512 sq ft

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Under construction

Dubai Hills Estate

Rosehill

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ2 2029Plan80/20Beds1–3

Details

Type: Apartments
Bedrooms: 1–3

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Palace Residences Hillside A and B by Emaar

Under construction

Dubai Hills Estate

Palace Residences Hillside A and B

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ2 2029 (Hillside A); Q4 2029 (Hillside B)Plan80/20Beds1–3

Details

Type: Palace-branded apartments
Bedrooms: 1–3

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Dubai Creek Harbour

Valia Tower

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ3 2030Plan80/20Beds1–4

Details

Type: Apartments
Bedrooms: 1–4
Sizes: 817–2,561 sq ft

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Dubai Creek Harbour

Montiva (Green Gate)

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ3 2029Plan80/20Beds1–3

Details

Type: Apartments
Bedrooms: 1–3

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Under construction

Dubai Creek Harbour

Valo

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ3 2028Plan90/10Beds1–3

Details

Type: Apartments (37 storeys, 291 homes)
Bedrooms: 1–3
Sizes: 752–1,876 sq ft

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Under construction

Dubai Creek Harbour

Aeon

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ2 2028Plan90/10Beds1–3

Details

Type: Apartments
Bedrooms: 1–3

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Under construction

Emaar Beachfront

Bayview by Address

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ3 2028Plan90/10Beds1–6

Details

Type: Address-branded apartments
Bedrooms: 1–6

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Rashid Yachts & Marina

Aurea

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ2 2030Plan80/20Beds1–3

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Type: Apartments
Bedrooms: 1–3

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Rashid Yachts & Marina

Sera Phase 2

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ4 2029Plan80/20Beds1–3

Details

Type: Apartments
Bedrooms: 1–3

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Under construction

Rashid Yachts & Marina

Pier Point Phase 2

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ4 2028Plan80/20Beds1–3

Details

Type: Apartments
Bedrooms: 1–3

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Rashid Yachts & Marina

Fior and Fior 2

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ3 2030 (Fior); Q1 2030 (Fior 2)Plan80/20

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Type: Apartments

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Under construction

Expo City

Expo Living

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ1 2029 (first buildings)Plan80/20Beds1

Details

Type: Apartments
Bedrooms: 1

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Business Bay

Avarra by Palace

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ2 2031Plan90/10Beds1–6

Details

Type: Palace-branded apartments
Bedrooms: 1–6

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The Oasis

Palmiera 2

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ2 2028Plan90/10Beds4

Details

Type: Villas (56 homes)
Bedrooms: 4
Sizes: 5,627–5,872 sq ft

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The Oasis

Marèva 2

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ1 2030Plan80/20Beds4–6

Details

Type: Villas
Bedrooms: 4–6
Sizes: 7,254–12,986 sq ft

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The Heights Country Club & Wellness

Serro, Serro 2 and Salva

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ1 2030 (Serro); Q2 2030 (Serro 2); Q3 2030 (Salva)Plan80/20 (Serro); 85/15 (Salva)Beds3–5

Details

Type: Villas
Bedrooms: 3–5
Sizes: 3,340–5,884 sq ft

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Address Residences Al Marjan Island by Emaar

Under construction

Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah

Address Residences Al Marjan Island

Prices and floor plans sent on request

HandoverQ1 2028Plan90/10Beds1–3

Details

Type: Address-branded apartments
Bedrooms: 1–3

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Compare all 22 Emaar projects in a table

Emaar Properties projects selling now: area, starting price, payment plan and handover date
				Bedrooms
Golf Vale	Emaar South	80/20	Q1 2030	1–3 (apartments); 3 (townhouses)
Golf Hills	Emaar South	80/20	Q3 2029	1–3
Golf Trails	Emaar South	80/20	Q4 2030	1–3 (apartments); 3 (townhouses)
Vista Ridge	Emaar South	80/20	Q3 2029
Greenway	Emaar South	90/10	Q2 2028	3–4
Rosehill	Dubai Hills Estate	80/20	Q2 2029	1–3
Palace Residences Hillside A and B	Dubai Hills Estate	80/20	Q2 2029	1–3
Valia Tower	Dubai Creek Harbour	80/20	Q3 2030	1–4
Montiva (Green Gate)	Dubai Creek Harbour	80/20	Q3 2029	1–3
Valo	Dubai Creek Harbour	90/10	Q3 2028	1–3
Aeon	Dubai Creek Harbour	90/10	Q2 2028	1–3
Bayview by Address	Emaar Beachfront	90/10	Q3 2028	1–6
Aurea	Rashid Yachts & Marina	80/20	Q2 2030	1–3
Sera Phase 2	Rashid Yachts & Marina	80/20	Q4 2029	1–3
Pier Point Phase 2	Rashid Yachts & Marina	80/20	Q4 2028	1–3
Fior and Fior 2	Rashid Yachts & Marina	80/20	Q3 2030
Expo Living	Expo City	80/20	Q1 2029	1
Avarra by Palace	Business Bay	90/10	Q2 2031	1–6
Palmiera 2	The Oasis	90/10	Q2 2028	4
Marèva 2	The Oasis	80/20	Q1 2030	4–6
Serro, Serro 2 and Salva	The Heights Country Club & Wellness	80/20	Q1 2030	3–5
Address Residences Al Marjan Island	Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah	90/10	Q1 2028	1–3

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Track record

Does Emaar finish on time?

85–90% on time

Emaar has the strongest delivery record of the large Dubai developers, though it is not perfect.

0%Projects handed over on time100%

See project by project (4)

ProjectDubai Creek Tower, Dubai Creek Harbour
PromisedAnnounced 2016 as the centrepiece of the community
What happenedFoundations finished 2017, then work stopped and DLD recorded it as cancelled. Emaar said in January 2026 it will return in a new design, with no completion date.
Cancelled or stalled
ProjectEmaar Beachfront first towers (Beach Vista, Sunrise Bay, Grand Bleu and others)
PromisedSold from 2018; individual dates not published
What happenedCompleted between 2021 and 2025
ProjectEmaar Development 2026 deliveries
Promised5,726 UAE homes scheduled for 2026 (March 2026)
What happenedGroup-wide, 3,633 homes handed over in H1 2026, of which 1,706 abroad. Emaar said in August 2026 that all UAE projects were on schedule.
On time
ProjectAll Emaar projects (independent estimate)
PromisedSPA handover dates
What happened85–90% on time; average delay 2–4 months; occasional 3–6 month overruns
On time

Projects they have finished (8)

Burj KhalifaDowntown Dubai · Apartments, hotel and officesCompleted 2010

The Dubai MallDowntown Dubai · RetailCompleted 2008

Emirates Living (Emirates Hills, The Springs, The Meadows, The Lakes, The Greens)Emirates Living · Villas, townhouses and apartmentsCompleted 2000s

Arabian RanchesDubailand corridor · Villas and townhousesCompleted From the mid-2000s

Dubai Marina towers (Marina Promenade, Park Island, Marina Gate and others)Dubai Marina · ApartmentsCompleted 2000s–2010s

Dubai Hills Estate (early phases)Mohammed Bin Rashid City · Villas, townhouses and apartmentsCompleted From c. 2018

Emaar Beachfront (Beach Vista, Sunrise Bay, Marina Vista, Grand Bleu, Beach Isle, Palace Beach Residence)Dubai Harbour · ApartmentsCompleted 2021–2025

Dubai Creek Harbour first towers (Creek Horizon, Harbour Views, Creek Rise, Creekside 18, The Grand, Creek Edge, Address Harbour Point)Dubai Creek Harbour · ApartmentsCompleted 2019–2024

Communities

Where Emaar builds

Tap one for our area guide.

Downtown Dubai16 homes managed by us

Dubai Hills Estate5 homes managed by us

Dubai Creek Harbour2 homes managed by us

Arabian Ranches2 homes managed by us

The ValleyArea guide

Also builds in Emaar Beachfront.

Prices

Emaar prices and rental returns

Emaar's main communities have held their value better than the wider market in 2026, but growth has stopped.

Downtown Dubai

AED 3,496/sq ft5.46% apartments yield

Dubai Hills Estate

AED 2,584/sq ft6.30% apartments yield

Dubai Creek Harbour

AED 2,621/sq ft5.89% apartments yield

Emaar Beachfront

AED 3,329/sq ft4.8% yield

Arabian Ranches (villas)

AED 2,184/sq ft3.87% yield

Dubai Marina (apartments, all developers)

AED 2,111/sq ft5.88% yield

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Emaar's main communities have held their value better than the wider market in 2026, but growth has stopped. Bayut's listing index shows Dubai Hills Estate at AED 2,584/sq ft (+0.97% year on year, September 2026), Dubai Creek Harbour at AED 2,621 (+1.95%) and Downtown Dubai at AED 3,496 (−0.96%, August 2026). Valuation data is weaker: ValuStrat recorded Dubai Hills villas down 6.8% and Burj Khalifa apartments down 20.4% year on year in August 2026, when Dubai prices overall were 10.2% below the February 2026 peak. Early buyers have done well: Emaar Beachfront buyers in 2018–20 paid about AED 1,300–1,600/sq ft against a DLD ready median of AED 3,329 in January–September 2026, though that median slipped from AED 3,425 in Q1 to AED 3,179 in Q3 2026. For recent launches the evidence is thin: one Golf Vale 1-bed bought for AED 1.1m in April 2026 resold for AED 1.18m in June 2026, a single sale rather than a trend. Gross yields are moderate: 5.46% for Downtown apartments and 6.30% for Dubai Hills apartments, against 4.30% for Dubai Hills villas and 3.87% for Arabian Ranches villas (Bayut, H1 2026).

Community	Price per sq ft	Change	Gross yield
Downtown Dubai	AED 3,496 (August 2026)	−0.96% (August 2026)	5.46% apartments (H1 2026)
Dubai Hills Estate	AED 2,584 (September 2026)	+0.97% (September 2026); villa valuations −6.8% (August 2026)	6.30% apartments; 4.30% villas (H1 2026)
Dubai Creek Harbour	AED 2,621 (September 2026)	+1.95% (September 2026)	5.89% apartments (2025)
Emaar Beachfront	AED 3,329 DLD ready median (January–September 2026)	Ready median AED 3,425 in Q1 to AED 3,179 in Q3 2026	4.8% (July–September 2026)
Arabian Ranches (villas)	AED 2,184 (H1 2026)		3.87% (H1 2026)
Dubai Marina (apartments, all developers)	AED 2,111 (H1 2026)		5.88% (H1 2026)

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Payment plans

Emaar payment plans

A typical Emaar plan

10%70%20%

On bookingDuring constructionOn handover

On a home priced at AED 1,000,000 that is AED 100,000 on booking, AED 700,000 during construction, AED 200,000 on handover. Government registration fees are paid on top.

Payment plansUsually 80/20: 10% on booking, 70% in instalments during construction and 20% on handover.

Usually 80/20: 10% on booking, 70% in instalments during construction and 20% on handover. Some 2026 villa launches vary this, such as 10/80/10 at Palmiera 2 and 10/75/15 at Salva. A few prime launches use 60/40 or 50/50 (2026).

Post-handover plansNot standard and should not be expected.

Not standard and should not be expected (broker guidance, January 2026). Brokers have advertised them on some unsold ready homes, such as Urbana and Golf Views in Emaar South.

Golden VisaHomes bought for AED 2m or more qualify under the standard rule.

Homes bought for AED 2m or more qualify under the standard rule. Many current launches start below AED 2m for smaller units (October 2026), so check the price of the unit you choose.

Mortgages on off-planEmaar does not publish an off-plan mortgage partnership.

Emaar does not publish an off-plan mortgage partnership (October 2026). Ask your bank before you commit.

Branded residencesEmaar owns the Address, Vida and Palace hotel brands, and built Armani Residences in Burj Khalifa.

Emaar owns the Address, Vida and Palace hotel brands, and built Armani Residences in Burj Khalifa. Current branded launches: Bayview by Address, Palace Residences Hillside, Avarra by Palace and Address Residences Al Marjan Island (October 2026).

Service chargesAED per sq ft a year: Dubai Hills Estate apartments 14–22, Dubai Creek Harbour 14–23, Downtown 18–35, Emaar Beachfront 22–32, Emaar South 10–14, Arabian Ranches villas 3–6, The Valley villas 3–4.5.

AED per sq ft a year (2026 ranges): Dubai Hills Estate apartments 14–22, Dubai Creek Harbour 14–23, Downtown 18–35, Emaar Beachfront 22–32, Emaar South 10–14, Arabian Ranches villas 3–6, The Valley villas 3–4.5 (broker surveys, March and September 2026). Check the exact building on the DLD Service Charge Index.

Is Emaar right for you?

Emaar suits buyers who want the lowest delivery risk in Dubai and are willing to pay for it.

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Read Emaar’s story

1997Founded in Dubai by Mohamed Alabbar with government backing.
2000Listed on the Dubai Financial Market. The first property company there to offer shares to foreign nationals.
2003Unveiled the Downtown Dubai masterplan, including Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall.
2004Formed Emaar International to build in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, India and other markets.
2008The Dubai Mall soft-opened in November, during the financial crisis. Emaar cut new launches but did not need a debt restructuring.
2010Burj Khalifa opened in January.
2016Announced Dubai Creek Tower. Foundations were finished in 2017, then work stopped.
2017Listed its UAE build-to-sell arm, Emaar Development, in November.
2020Profit fell 48% in the nine months to September. Alabbar stepped down as chairman in December and stayed as managing director.
2022Bought Dubai Holding's share of Dubai Creek Harbour for AED 7.5bn, taking full control of about 100 million sq ft of land.
2025Record property sales of AED 80.4bn and 48 UAE launches. S&P and Moody's upgraded its ratings in June.
2026Said in January that Dubai Creek Tower would return in a new design, with no completion date. Announced an AED 200bn central Dubai masterplan for nearly 150,000 residents in June; name and site not yet published.

Founded: 1997, by Mohamed Alabbar
Ownership: Listed on the Dubai Financial Market since 2000 (EMAAR). Largest shareholders are Investment Corporation of Dubai (24.07%, 2022 figure) and Dubai Holding (since 2022)
Homes delivered: 130,900+ since 2002, 65% in the UAE (company figure, August 2026)
Under construction: 51,441 homes in the UAE and 15,659 abroad (June 2026)
Property sales: AED 80.4bn in 2025; AED 26.6bn in H1 2026
Credit rating: BBB+ stable (S&P) and Baa1 stable (Moody's), both upgraded June 2025
Share of Dubai off-plan sales: 10% by volume (ValuStrat, August 2026)
Best known for: Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai Creek Harbour, Emaar Beachfront

FAQs

Questions about Emaar

Is Emaar a good developer to buy off-plan from?

On delivery and financial strength, yes. Emaar has delivered more than 130,900 homes since 2002 (August 2026), holds investment-grade ratings (S&P BBB+, Moody's Baa1, June 2025) and its UAE arm had AED 46.8bn net cash in March 2026. The trade-offs are premium prices, mostly 80/20 plans and standard rather than luxury finishing in its larger communities.

What is the Emaar payment plan?

Usually 80/20: 10% on booking, 70% in instalments during construction and 20% on handover. Some 2026 launches vary this, such as 10/80/10 at Palmiera 2 and 10/75/15 at Salva. A few prime launches use 60/40 or 50/50.

Does Emaar offer post-handover payment plans?

Not as standard. Broker guidance (January 2026) says they should not be expected. They appear only occasionally, on unsold ready homes.

Does Emaar deliver on time?

Mostly. A broker analysis of developer track records (March 2026) estimates 85–90% of Emaar projects are handed over on time, with average delays of 2–4 months. Emaar said in August 2026 that all its UAE projects were on schedule. The main exception is Dubai Creek Tower, announced in 2016 and still not built.

What are Emaar service charges?

Roughly AED 14–23 per sq ft a year for Dubai Hills Estate and Dubai Creek Harbour apartments, 18–35 in Downtown, 22–32 at Emaar Beachfront and 3–6 for Arabian Ranches villas (2026 ranges). Always check the exact building on the DLD Service Charge Index.

Which Emaar community has the best rental yield?

Among Emaar's main areas, apartments yield most: 6.30% gross in Dubai Hills Estate, 5.88% in Dubai Marina and 5.46% in Downtown (Bayut, H1 2026). Villas yield less: 4.30% in Dubai Hills and 3.87% in Arabian Ranches. Emaar Beachfront was about 4.8% on DLD data (July–September 2026).

Can I get a Golden Visa with an Emaar property?

Yes, if the property costs AED 2m or more. Many current launches start below that, such as Golf Vale (AED 1.1m), Rosehill (AED 1.65m) and Expo Living (AED 1.4m) (2026 prices), so check the unit price.

Have Emaar prices gone up in 2026?

Mostly flat. Bayut's listing index shows Dubai Hills Estate +0.97% and Dubai Creek Harbour +1.95% year on year (September 2026), and Downtown −0.96% (August 2026). ValuStrat's valuations show Dubai Hills villas −6.8% and Burj Khalifa apartments −20.4% year on year (August 2026). The gains of 2022–2025 have paused.

Who owns Emaar?

Emaar is listed on the Dubai Financial Market. Its largest shareholders are the Dubai government's Investment Corporation of Dubai (24.07%, 2022 figure) and Dubai Holding. Founder Mohamed Alabbar is managing director.

What is Emaar's next big project?

In June 2026 Emaar announced an AED 200bn masterplan in central Dubai for nearly 150,000 residents. Its name and site had not been published by October 2026.

Sources and how we checked (25)

Facts checked October 2026 from the developer’s own announcements and results, Dubai Land Department records (via Property Finder, DXBinteract and Propsearch), Bayut market reports and the press. Figures given by the developer are labelled as theirs. This page is information, not financial advice.

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