Top 12 Real Estate Developers in Dubai (2026 Edition)

Top Real Estate Developers by Number of Units Sold

From 1 January to 31 August 2026, the top real estate developers in Dubai by number of property sales were:

Source: DXB Interact. Data covers property sales recorded between 1 January and 31 August 2026.

Azizi recorded the highest sales volume during the period, with 12,256 transactions, followed by DAMAC with 7,102 and Emaar with 6,039. Binghatti also recorded significant activity with 5,873 sales, while Ellington completed the top five with 2,986.

These figures provide a useful indication of developer scale and current buyer demand, but sales volume should not be viewed as a standalone measure of developer quality. Developers operate across different market segments, price points and project types, meaning transaction volumes naturally vary considerably.

Top Real Estate Developers By Sales Value

From 1 January to 31 August 2026, the top real estate developers in Dubai by total property sales value were:

Source: DXB Interact. Data covers property sales recorded between 1 January and 31 August 2026.

Emaar led Dubai by a significant margin, recording AED 32.3 billion in property sales during the first eight months of 2026. DAMAC ranked second with AED 18.2 billion, followed by Azizi with AED 10.6 billion.

The difference between sales volume and sales value also highlights the diversity of Dubai’s developer market. While Azizi recorded more than twice as many transactions as Emaar, Emaar generated more than three times the total sales value, reflecting significant differences in average property values, project portfolios and target markets.

Best Real Estate Developers in Dubai

Sales performance provides valuable insight into which developers are attracting the greatest levels of buyer demand, but the biggest developer is not necessarily the best.

Our selection of Dubai’s top real estate developers considers a broader combination of factors, including delivery track record, build quality, portfolio scale, development locations, market reputation and current sales performance. It also draws on the experience of Engel & Völkers Dubai’s Primary Sales team, which works directly with developers and buyers across the city.

From large-scale master developers responsible for some of Dubai’s best-known communities to specialists operating at the top end of the luxury market, these are 12 of the leading real estate developers shaping Dubai in 2026.

1. Emaar Properties

Established in 1997, Emaar Properties has established itself as one of Dubai’s leading real estate developers, with an unmatched track record across residential, retail, hospitality and commercial real estate. The developer is responsible for some of Dubai’s most recognisable landmarks and master communities, including Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai and Dubai Hills Estate.

Emaar also leads Dubai’s developer market by sales value in 2026. From 1 January to 31 August, the developer recorded 6,039 property sales worth AED 32.3 billion, more than any other developer by total sales value during the period.

Top Communities and Projects by Emaar

Buyers can explore current ⁠Emaar projects in Dubai, including the latest off-plan developments available through Engel & Völkers.

Latest Emaar Projects

Emaar continues to launch new residential developments across several of its major master communities in 2026. Recent and upcoming projects include:

• Oria, Dubai Creek Harbour

• Altus, Dubai Creek Harbour

• Palace Residences Hillside, Dubai Hills Estate

• Vista Ridge, Emaar South

• Golf Point, Emaar South

2. Nakheel

Nakheel is one of the developers most closely associated with Dubai’s transformation into a global real estate destination. Now part of Dubai Holding, the master developer is responsible for major waterfront communities, residential neighbourhoods and some of the city’s most recognisable landmarks.

Nakheel is best known for Palm Jumeirah, the man-made island that transformed Dubai’s coastline and became one of the world’s most recognisable luxury residential destinations. Its wider portfolio spans established communities including Jumeirah Islands, Jumeirah Village Circle, Jumeirah Village Triangle, Discovery Gardens and Al Furjan.

From January to August 2026, Nakheel recorded 971 property sales worth AED 7.4 billion. While its transaction volume was considerably lower than Dubai’s largest volume developers, its sales value placed it among the city’s leading developers by total transaction value.

Top Communities and Projects by Nakheel

Nakheel has entered another significant period of development, led by Palm Jebel Ali and Dubai Islands. Explore current ⁠Nakheel projects in Dubai for the latest properties and off-plan opportunities.

Latest Nakheel Projects

Nakheel’s current development pipeline is increasingly focused on Dubai’s waterfront, with Palm Jebel Ali and Dubai Islands representing two of the developer’s most significant growth areas.

Recent and upcoming projects include:

• Palm Jebel Ali Villas

• Palm Jebel Ali Apartments

• Bay Grove Residences, Dubai Islands

• Como Residences, Palm Jumeirah

3. DAMAC Properties

Since it was established in 2002, DAMAC Properties has rapidly grown to become one of Dubai’s largest real estate developers. Its portfolio spans master communities, residential towers and branded residences, with projects in Dubai as well as international markets including Saudi Arabia and the UK.

DAMAC has reported more than 48,000 units delivered, with tens of thousands more in development and planning. It is also one of Dubai’s strongest-performing developers in 2026, recording 7,102 property sales worth AED 18.2 billion between January and August. This placed DAMAC second for both sales volume and total sales value during the period.

Top Communities and Projects by DAMAC

DAMAC has built a significant presence across Dubai through large-scale master communities, luxury residential towers and partnerships with international brands.

Explore current ⁠DAMAC projects in Dubai to see the developer’s latest launches and properties available through Engel & Völkers.

Latest DAMAC Projects

DAMAC’s recent development pipeline combines new master communities with branded and luxury residential projects. Recent and upcoming developments include:

• Chelsea Residences, Dubai Maritime City

• DAMAC District, DAMAC Hills

• DAMAC Islands

• DAMAC Islands 2

• DAMAC Riverside

• DAMAC Sun City

Branded residences remain an important part of DAMAC’s positioning, building on previous collaborations with names including Paramount, Cavalli and de GRISOGONO.

4. Meraas

Meraas has played a major role in developing some of Dubai’s most distinctive lifestyle destinations, combining residential property with hospitality, retail, leisure and public spaces. Now part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, its portfolio includes several of the city’s best-known waterfront and central communities.

Developments including City Walk, Bluewaters Island, Jumeira Bay Island and Port de La Mer have helped establish Meraas as a leading name in Dubai’s premium and luxury residential market.

From January to August 2026, Meraas recorded 986 property sales worth AED 7.9 billion, placing it among Dubai’s leading developers by total sales value despite its comparatively lower transaction volume.

Top Communities and Projects by Meraas

5. Sobha Realty

Sobha Realty was established in Dubai in 2013 and has developed a strong reputation in the premium residential market. The developer is particularly known for its focus on construction quality and its vertically integrated approach, retaining significant control over the design, engineering, construction and finishing of its developments.

Its flagship community, Sobha Hartland, established the developer in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, while Sobha Hartland II and Sobha Reserve have significantly expanded its Dubai portfolio.

Sobha recorded 2,166 property sales worth AED 7 billion between January and August 2026, placing it among Dubai’s top 10 developers by both sales volume and value during the period.

Top Communities and Projects by Sobha Realty

Sobha’s Dubai portfolio includes large-scale master communities alongside individual residential developments.

• Sobha Hartland

• Sobha Hartland II

• Sobha Reserve

• Sobha One

• Verde by Sobha

• Sobha Seahaven

Explore current Sobha Realty projects in Dubai through Engel & Völkers for the developer’s latest properties and off-plan opportunities.

6. Ellington Properties

Founded in 2014, Ellington Properties has established a distinctive position in Dubai’s real estate market through a strong focus on design, architecture and resident experience. Rather than competing primarily through large-scale master communities, Ellington has built its reputation through individual residential developments in carefully selected locations.

Its portfolio spans established and emerging areas including Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Jumeirah Village Circle and Dubai Islands, with projects ranging from premium apartments to high-end waterfront residences.

Ellington recorded 2,986 property sales worth AED 8.7 billion between January and August 2026. This made it the fifth-largest Dubai developer by both sales volume and total sales value during the period.

Top Projects by Ellington Properties

Some of Ellington’s best-known and recent developments include:

• Everly Place, MBR City

• Portside Square, Mina Rashid

• DT1, Downtown Dubai

• Belgravia, Jumeirah Village Circle

• Wilton Terraces, Mohammed Bin Rashid City

• The Highgrove, Mohammed Bin Rashid City

• Ellington Beach House, Palm Jumeirah

• One River Point, Business Bay

• Mercer House, Uptown Dubai

7. OMNIYAT

Founded in 2005, OMNIYAT has established itself at the ultra-luxury end of Dubai’s property market, developing a relatively small number of high-value residential and commercial projects in prime locations.

The developer is particularly associated with distinctive architecture and branded residences, collaborating with internationally recognised designers and hospitality brands. Its portfolio includes The Opus by Zaha Hadid, One at Palm Jumeirah, The Lana Residences managed by Dorchester Collection and ORLA by Dorchester Collection.

OMNIYAT has also expanded its presence through BEYOND, a separate development brand within the OMNIYAT Group focused on premium residential communities. Between January and August 2026, BEYOND recorded 1,545 property sales worth AED 7.3 billion, placing it among Dubai’s leading developers by total sales value.

Top Projects by OMNIYAT

OMNIYAT’s portfolio is concentrated in some of Dubai’s most prestigious locations, including Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay and the Burj Khalifa District.

• One at Palm Jumeirah

• The Opus

• Lumena

• Lumena Alta

• The Lana Residences

• ORLA

• AVA at Palm Jumeirah

• VELA

• VELA VIENTO

BEYOND is leading the group’s expansion into larger-scale residential development. Buyers can explore current BEYOND by OMNIYAT projects in Dubai, including its latest developments available through Engel & Völkers.

8. H&H Development

Founded in 2007, H&H Development has established itself as an important developer in Dubai’s luxury real estate market, with a portfolio spanning residential, hospitality and mixed-use projects in some of the city’s most prestigious locations.

H&H is particularly closely associated with the redevelopment of Dubai International Financial Centre and the Jumeirah coastline. Its portfolio includes Four Seasons Private Residences DIFC, Eden House The Canal and Eden House The Park, alongside a growing pipeline of high-end residential projects.

The developer has built its position around a comparatively focused portfolio rather than the transaction volumes associated with Dubai’s largest master developers. This makes H&H representative of a growing segment of the market where exclusivity, location and hospitality-led services play a greater role than overall scale.

Top Projects by H&H Development

H&H’s portfolio includes residential and hospitality developments across DIFC, Jumeirah, Dubai Water Canal and other prime areas.

• Four Seasons Private Residences DIFC

• Eden House The Canal

• Eden House The Park

• Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach

• Four Seasons Hotel DIFC

Explore current H&H projects in Dubai through Engel & Völkers for the developer’s latest luxury residences and off-plan developments.

9. Binghatti

Binghatti has become one of the fastest-growing real estate developers in Dubai, combining high-volume residential development with an increasingly prominent portfolio of branded residences.

The developer has a substantial presence across areas including Jumeirah Village Circle, Business Bay, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Al Jaddaf, while collaborations with brands including Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz and Jacob & Co. have significantly increased its profile in Dubai’s luxury market.

That growth is reflected in its 2026 sales performance. Binghatti recorded 5,873 property sales worth AED 9.3 billion between January and August, making it Dubai’s fourth-largest developer by both sales volume and total sales value during the period.

Top Projects by Binghatti

Binghatti’s portfolio ranges from high-volume apartment developments to some of Dubai’s most prominent branded residential projects.

• Binghatti Wraith

• Binghatti Vintage

• Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences

• Bugatti Residences by Binghatti

• Mercedes-Benz Places

• Binghatti Hills

• Binghatti Phoenix

• Binghatti Onyx

• One by Binghatti

Explore current Binghatti projects in Dubai through Engel & Völkers, including the developer’s latest off-plan launches.

10. Aldar Properties

Aldar Properties is one of the UAE’s largest real estate developers and has played a defining role in the development of Abu Dhabi. Its portfolio includes major destinations such as Yas Island, Saadiyat Island and Al Raha Beach, spanning residential, commercial, retail and hospitality real estate.

While historically concentrated in Abu Dhabi, Aldar has significantly expanded its presence in Dubai in recent years through major new residential communities and strategic partnerships. This growing Dubai portfolio has established Aldar as an increasingly important developer in the emirate.

Top Communities and Projects by Aldar

Aldar’s best-known UAE developments are concentrated in Abu Dhabi, while its growing Dubai portfolio includes large-scale master communities.

Abu Dhabi communities

• Yas Island

• Saadiyat Island

• Al Raha Beach

• Al Reem Island

Dubai communities and projects

• Haven by Aldar

• Athlon by Aldar

• Verdes by Haven

• The Wilds

Explore current Aldar off-plan projects through Engel & Völkers for the developer’s latest properties and off-plan developments.

11. Azizi Developments

Founded in 2007, Azizi Developments has grown into one of Dubai’s largest private real estate developers, with a substantial portfolio of residential and mixed-use developments across the city.

The developer has been particularly active in locations including Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Al Furjan, Dubai Healthcare City and Dubai South, while large-scale projects such as Azizi Riviera and Azizi Venice have significantly expanded its presence in the market.

Azizi has recorded exceptional sales activity in 2026. Between January and August, it completed 12,256 property sales worth AED 10.6 billion, giving it the highest sales volume of any developer in Dubai during the period and the third-highest total sales value.

Top Communities and Projects by Azizi

Azizi’s portfolio spans individual residential buildings and major multi-phase developments across established and emerging areas of Dubai.

• Azizi Riviera

• Azizi Venice

• Burj Azizi

• Azizi Mina

• Azizi Aliyah

• Azizi Milan

12. Imtiaz Developments

Imtiaz Developments has emerged as one of Dubai’s fastest-growing private developers, expanding its residential portfolio across areas including Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Islands and Dubailand.

The developer has increasingly focused on design-led residential projects with furnished interiors and extensive amenities, while a growing pipeline has significantly increased its visibility among both investors and end users.

That growth is reflected in its 2026 sales performance. Imtiaz recorded 2,670 property sales worth AED 4.1 billion between January and August, making it the sixth-largest developer in Dubai by transaction volume during the period.

Top Projects by Imtiaz Developments

Imtiaz’s growing Dubai portfolio includes:

• Le Blanc

• Sea Cliff

• Sunset Bay 5

• Westwood Grande

• Luxor by Imtiaz

• Cove by Imtiaz

• Beach Walk

• Sunset Bay

• Wynwood by Imtiaz

Buyers can explore current Imtiaz projects in Dubai through Engel & Völkers, including the developer’s latest off-plan launches.

How to Choose a Real Estate Developer in Dubai

Choosing the right real estate developer in Dubai requires more than comparing brand names or sales figures. Before buying an off-plan or completed property, consider:

• Delivery track record: Review the developer’s completed projects and history of delivering properties.

• Build quality: Visit completed developments where possible to assess construction quality, finishes and how properties have aged.

• Location and master plan: Consider not only the property itself, but the surrounding community, infrastructure and future development plans.

• Payment plan and price: Compare the purchase price and payment structure with similar properties rather than assessing a payment plan in isolation.

• Rental and resale demand: Investors should consider the property’s likely tenant and future buyer pool, alongside expected rental yields and capital appreciation.

• Developer reputation: Research the developer’s history, completed portfolio and experience managing and maintaining communities after handover.

The best developer will ultimately depend on your budget, preferred location, property type and reason for buying. An investor seeking rental returns may prioritise very different factors from an end user buying a long-term home or a buyer seeking an ultra-luxury residence.

Who Are the Best Real Estate Developers in Dubai?

Dubai is home to one of the world’s most competitive real estate markets, with developers ranging from established master developers such as Emaar and Nakheel to luxury specialists including OMNIYAT and H&H and rapidly growing names such as Binghatti, Azizi and Imtiaz.

There is no single best real estate developer in Dubai for every buyer. Emaar led the market by sales value between January and August 2026, while Azizi recorded the highest number of property sales, but scale is only one measure of a developer’s strength. Build quality, delivery history, location, project type and long-term investment potential all matter when choosing where to buy.

With access to projects from Dubai’s leading property developers, Engel & Völkers can help you compare the latest developments and identify opportunities aligned with your property goals.