Real Estate Developers in the UAE
Profiles of the leading developers in the UAE — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and other emirates: history, communities and all their projects in one place.
- 51developers
- 2245projects
- 5emirates
Emaar PropertiesDeveloper of Burj Khalifa and Downtown DubaiDubaiRas Al Khaimah601 projects · from $258,679
Azizi DevelopmentsDeveloper of Burj Azizi, Azizi Riviera and Azizi VeniceDubai185 projects · from $149,762
DAMAC PropertiesDeveloper of DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Lagoons and DAMAC IslandsDubai167 projects · from $144,672
BinghattiDeveloper of Burj Binghatti, Bugatti Residences and Mercedes-Benz PlacesDubai102 projects · from $133,701
MAG Property DevelopmentDeveloper of MAG City and the Keturah wellness brandDubai80 projects · from $181,076
NakheelDeveloper of Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali and Dubai IslandsDubai74 projects · from $163,376
MeraasDeveloper of City Walk, Bluewaters and La MerDubai71 projects · from $222,464
Ellington PropertiesDesign-led developer of premium residences in DubaiDubaiRas Al Khaimah64 projects · from $116,767
Aldar PropertiesAbu Dhabi's largest listed developer — now building in DubaiDubaiAbu DhabiRas Al Khaimah61 projects · from $173,996
Sobha RealtyDeveloper of Sobha Hartland and Sobha CentralDubaiUmm Al QuwainSharjah61 projects · from $789
Dubai PropertiesDeveloper of JBR, Mudon, Villanova and SerenaDubai53 projects · from $347,992- NshamaNshamaDeveloper of Town Square DubaiDubai50 projects · from $115,895
Samana DevelopersDeveloper of apartments with private poolsDubai48 projects · from $122,532
Deyaar DevelopmentDFM-listed developer of Midtown, Park Five and DWTN ResidencesDubai41 projects · from $138,706
Danube PropertiesDeveloper of Bayz 101, Elitz and Sportz — known for the 1% payment planDubai39 projects · from $108,645
WaslDubai government-backed real estate developerDubai38 projects · from $568,229
Imtiaz DevelopmentsDeveloper of Sunset Bay, Beach Walk and CoveDubai37 projects · from $157,931- Dubai South PropertiesDubai South PropertiesMaster developer of Dubai SouthDubai31 projects · from $69,163
Tiger PropertiesDeveloper of residential towers since 1976DubaiAbu DhabiSharjah30 projects · from $203,213
MeydanDeveloper of District One and MBR CityDubai28 projects · from $404,193
Reportage PropertiesDeveloper of Verdana, Reportage Hills and Taormina VillageDubaiAbu Dhabi26 projects · from $196,052
Object 1Developer of boutique residences in JVC and JVTDubai25 projects · from $172,592
Select GroupDeveloper of Marina Gate, Peninsula and Six Senses ResidencesDubai25 projects · from $242,157
Majid Al FuttaimDeveloper of Tilal Al Ghaf and Ghaf WoodsDubai21 projects · from $326,753
BEYONDOMNIYAT Group's developer for the wider luxury marketDubai18 projects · from $299,523
H&H DevelopmentDeveloper of Eden House and luxury branded residencesDubai18 projects · from $1,279,810
OMNIYATUltra-luxury developer of The Opus, ORLA and VELADubai18 projects · from $571,818
Iman DevelopersDubai developer of the Oxford series and One Park Central in JVCDubai17 projects · from $152,594
Al BarariDubai's green villa communityDubai16 projects · from $762,423
AradaDeveloper of Aljada, Masaar and Armani Beach ResidencesSharjahDubai15 projects · from $187,887
Prestige One DevelopmentsDubai developer from JVC to Dubai Islands and Maritime CityDubai15 projects · from $160,626
Union PropertiesDeveloper of Motor City and Green CommunityDubai15 projects · from $207,760
LEOS DevelopmentsDeveloper of Hadley Heights, Knightsbridge and Weybridge GardensDubai13 projects · from $152,457
Fakhruddin PropertiesDubai developer of Treppan Living residencesDubai12 projects · from $179,445
Prescott DevelopmentFamily-run Dubai developer since 2006Dubai12 projects · from $108,918
Pantheon DevelopmentDeveloper of the Elysee series in Jumeirah Village CircleDubaiRas Al Khaimah11 projects · from $132,035
SOL PropertiesDubai developer since 2004, builder of Fairmont Residences Solara TowerDubai11 projects · from $226,860
BNW DevelopmentsDeveloper of branded residences in Ras Al Khaimah and DubaiRas Al KhaimahDubai9 projects · from $204,225
London GateDeveloper of Franck Muller branded residences in Dubai MarinaDubai9 projects · from $200,136
The First GroupDeveloper of Ciel and The First Collection hotelsDubai9 projects · from $326,753
Vincitore RealtyDubai developer of wellness-focused residences in Arjan and Dubai Science ParkDubai9 projects · from $119,809
TarafDeveloper of design-led residences on Palm Jumeirah and in MeydanDubai8 projects · from $242,342- Al Habtoor GroupAl Habtoor GroupDeveloper of Al Habtoor City in Business BayDubai7 projects · from $724,813
HRE DevelopmentDeveloper of Skyhills Residences and Sakura GardensDubai7 projects · from $184,888
RAK PropertiesDeveloper of Mina Al Arab in Ras Al KhaimahRas Al KhaimahDubai7 projects · from $264,131- SRG HoldingSRG HoldingDeveloper of UPSIDE Living and Aria HeightsDubai7 projects · from $223,523
Dar GlobalLondon-listed developer of branded residencesDubai6 projects · from $563,649
Seven TidesDeveloper of Anantara The Palm ResidencesDubai6 projects · from $162,018
Palma DevelopmentDeveloper of Serenia on Palm JumeirahDubai5 projects · from $869,980
QUBE DevelopmentDubai developer of Cubix, Arisha Terraces, Midora and ElireDubai4 projects · from $172,907
IRTH GroupDeveloper of Rove Home residences in DubaiDubai3 projects · from $440,511
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How to Choose a Real Estate Developer in the UAE
The UAE property market is shaped by a group of large master developers and a growing number of private and boutique developers. Master developers create entire communities — such as Emaar and Nakheel in Dubai, Aldar in Abu Dhabi or Arada in Sharjah — while other developers focus on their own residential brands, individual towers and villa clusters.
Each developer has its own focus: some are known for luxury branded residences, others for affordable apartments with flexible payment plans, others for family villa communities. Comparing developers by track record, locations and type of homes helps you narrow down the choice before looking at specific projects.
On this page you can filter developers by emirate, property type and project status, open each developer's profile with its history and communities, and see all of its projects listed on Empire City with prices and handover dates.
UAE Developers at a Glance
Key facts and the number of projects listed on Empire City for each developer.
| Developer | Founded | Headquarters | Projects | Emirates | Main communities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emaar Properties | 1997 | Dubai | 601 | Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah | Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai Creek Harbour, Mina Rashid |
| Azizi Developments | 2007 | Dubai | 185 | Dubai | Meydan, Dubai South, City of Arabia |
| DAMAC Properties | 2002 | Dubai | 167 | Dubai | DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Lagoons, DAMAC Hills 2 |
| Binghatti | 2008 | Dubai | 102 | Dubai | Jumeirah Village Circle, Business Bay, Meydan |
| MAG Property Development | 1978 | Dubai | 80 | Dubai | Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Al Jaddaf |
| Nakheel | — | Dubai | 74 | Dubai | Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Islands, Al Furjan |
| Meraas | 2007 | Dubai | 71 | Dubai | City Walk, Nad Al Sheba, Madinat Jumeirah Living |
| Ellington Properties | — | Dubai | 64 | Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah | Dubai Islands, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Jumeirah Village Circle |
| Aldar Properties | 2004 | Abu Dhabi | 61 | Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah | Athlon by Aldar, The Wilds, Haven by Aldar |
| Sobha Realty | 1976 | Dubai | 61 | Dubai, Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah | Sobha Hartland, Siniya Island, Sheikh Zayed Road |
| Dubai Properties | 2002 | Dubai | 53 | Dubai | Mudon, Villanova, Jumeirah Beach Residence |
| Nshama | — | Dubai | 50 | Dubai | Town Square |
| Samana Developers | — | Dubai | 48 | Dubai | Dubai Land Residence Complex, Majan, Jumeirah Village Circle |
| Deyaar Development | — | Dubai | 41 | Dubai | Dubai Production City, Business Bay, Midtown, Dubai Production City |
| Danube Properties | 2014 | Dubai | 39 | Dubai | Jumeirah Village Circle, Al Furjan, Arjan |
| Wasl | 2008 | Dubai | 38 | Dubai | Jumeirah Golf Estates, Wasl Gate, Wasl 1, Bur Dubai |
| Imtiaz Developments | 1993 | Dubai | 37 | Dubai | Dubai Islands, Dubailand Residence Complex, Jumeirah Village Circle |
| Dubai South Properties | 2006 | Dubai | 31 | Dubai | Dubai South |
| Tiger Properties | 1976 | Dubai | 30 | Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah | Jumeirah Village Triangle, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Land Residence Complex |
| Meydan | — | Dubai | 28 | Dubai | Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Al Wasl, Meydan |
| Reportage Properties | 2014 | Abu Dhabi | 26 | Dubai, Abu Dhabi | Dubai Investment Park, Dubailand, Khalifa City |
| Object 1 | — | Dubai | 25 | Dubai | Jumeirah Village Triangle, Jumeirah Village Circle, Al Satwa |
| Select Group | 2002 | Dubai | 25 | Dubai | Dubai Marina, Business Bay, Dubai Design District |
| Majid Al Futtaim | 1992 | Dubai | 21 | Dubai | Tilal Al Ghaf, Ghaf Woods, City of Arabia |
| BEYOND | 2024 | Dubai | 18 | Dubai | Dubai Maritime City, Palm Jumeirah, City of Arabia |
| H&H Development | — | Dubai | 18 | Dubai | Jumeirah, Dubai Harbour, Downtown Dubai |
| OMNIYAT | 2005 | Dubai | 18 | Dubai | Business Bay, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Maritime City |
| Iman Developers | 2016 | Dubai | 17 | Dubai | Jumeirah Village Circle, Arjan, Dubai Motor City |
| Al Barari | 2005 | Dubai | 16 | Dubai | Al Barari |
| Arada | 2017 | Dubai | 15 | Sharjah, Dubai | Muwaileh Commercial, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Tilal |
| Prestige One Developments | — | Dubai | 15 | Dubai | Dubai Sports City, Dubai Islands, Jumeirah Village Circle |
| Union Properties | 1987 | Dubai | 15 | Dubai | Motor City, Dubai Motor City, Mirdif |
| LEOS Developments | — | Dubai | 13 | Dubai | Dubai Land Residence Complex, Jumeirah Village Circle, Umm Al Daman |
| Fakhruddin Properties | — | Dubai | 12 | Dubai | Dubai Islands, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Land Residence Complex |
| Prescott Development | 2006 | Dubai | 12 | Dubai | Arjan, Jumeirah Village Circle, Discovery Gardens |
| Pantheon Development | 2016 | Dubai | 11 | Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah | Jumeirah Village Circle, Al Jazeera Al Hamra, Jumeirah Village Triangle |
| SOL Properties | 2004 | Dubai | 11 | Dubai | Jumeirah Village Circle, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Sports City |
| BNW Developments | — | Ras Al Khaimah | 9 | Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai | Al Marjan Island, Al Jaddaf, Location and atmosphere |
| London Gate | — | Dubai | 9 | Dubai | Dubai Marina, Al Furjan, Maritime City |
| The First Group | 2005 | Dubai | 9 | Dubai | Dubai Sports City, Dubai Marina, Business Bay |
| Vincitore Realty | 2013 | Dubai | 9 | Dubai | Arjan, Dubai Science Park, Majan |
| Taraf | 2023 | Dubai | 8 | Dubai | Jumeirah Village Circle, Meydan, Jumeirah Golf Estates |
| Al Habtoor Group | 1970 | Dubai | 7 | Dubai | Al Habtoor City, Business Bay, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Business Bay |
| HRE Development | 2003 | Dubai | 7 | Dubai | Jumeirah Village Circle, Wadi Al Safa 2, Al Jaddaf Waterfront |
| RAK Properties | 2005 | Ras Al Khaimah | 7 | Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai | Mina Al Arab |
| SRG Holding | — | Dubai | 7 | Dubai | Downtown Dubai, Dubai Media City, Dubai Silicon Oasis |
| Dar Global | 2017 | Dubai | 6 | Dubai | Business Bay, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Downtown Dubai |
| Seven Tides | 2004 | Dubai | 6 | Dubai | Jumeirah Lake Towers, The Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay |
| Palma Development | — | Dubai | 5 | Dubai | Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Studio City, Jumeirah Islands |
| QUBE Development | — | Dubai | 4 | Dubai | Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Studio City, Business Bay |
| IRTH Group | — | Dubai | 3 | Dubai | Business Bay, Downtown Dubai |
Developers by Emirate
Which developers build in each emirate, according to the projects in our catalog.
Developers in Dubai
- Emaar Properties600
- Azizi Developments185
- DAMAC Properties167
- Binghatti102
- MAG Property Development80
- Nakheel74
- Meraas71
- Ellington Properties61
- Aldar Properties55
- Dubai Properties53
- Sobha Realty52
- Nshama50
- Samana Developers48
- Deyaar Development41
- Danube Properties39
- Wasl38
- Imtiaz Developments37
- Dubai South Properties31
- Tiger Properties28
- Meydan28
- Object 125
- Select Group25
- Majid Al Futtaim21
- Reportage Properties19
- BEYOND18
- H&H Development18
- OMNIYAT18
- Iman Developers17
- Al Barari16
- Prestige One Developments15
- Union Properties15
- LEOS Developments13
- Fakhruddin Properties12
- Prescott Development12
- SOL Properties11
- Pantheon Development10
- London Gate9
- The First Group9
- Vincitore Realty9
- Taraf8
- Al Habtoor Group7
- HRE Development7
- SRG Holding7
- Arada6
- Dar Global6
- Seven Tides6
- Palma Development5
- BNW Developments4
- QUBE Development4
- IRTH Group3
- RAK Properties1
Developers in Abu Dhabi
Developers in Sharjah
Developers in Ras Al Khaimah
Developers in Umm Al Quwain
Frequently Asked Questions about UAE Developers
Is it safe to buy off-plan property from a developer in the UAE?
In Dubai, off-plan projects must be registered with the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), and buyers' payments go into a dedicated project escrow account under Dubai Law No. 8 of 2007. Other emirates have their own registration rules. Before buying, check that the project is registered and that you pay into the project's escrow account.
Can foreigners buy property from UAE developers?
Yes. Foreign buyers can purchase freehold property in designated areas of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates. We check the ownership type of each specific project before you reserve a unit.
What payment plans do UAE developers offer?
Off-plan projects are usually sold with staged payment plans: a down payment, instalments during construction and the balance at handover. Some developers also offer post-handover plans. Terms differ from project to project.
What is the difference between a master developer and a developer?
A master developer plans and builds an entire community — roads, infrastructure, parks and retail — and often sells plots to other developers. A developer builds individual buildings or villa clusters, sometimes inside another company's master community.
What fees are there when buying off-plan in Dubai?
In Dubai, the Dubai Land Department registration fee is 4% of the purchase price, plus administrative fees. Some developers run offers that cover part of these costs. Other emirates have different fees.
How do I compare developers?
Look at the developer's completed projects and on-time handovers, the quality of finished buildings, the communities where it builds, rental and resale demand, and the payment plan. Each developer profile on Empire City shows its history and all of its projects in one place.
How many developers are listed on Empire City?
Our catalog currently covers 51 developers with 2245 projects across 5 emirates of the UAE.
Which developers have the most projects on Empire City?
By the number of projects in our catalog: Emaar Properties (601), Azizi Developments (185), DAMAC Properties (167), Binghatti (102), MAG Property Development (80).
Which developers have projects in Abu Dhabi?
In our catalog, projects in Abu Dhabi are offered by Reportage Properties, Aldar Properties, Tiger Properties.
Which developers have projects in Sharjah?
In our catalog, projects in Sharjah are offered by Arada, Sobha Realty, Tiger Properties.
Which developers have projects in Ras Al Khaimah?
In our catalog, projects in Ras Al Khaimah are offered by RAK Properties, BNW Developments, Ellington Properties, Emaar Properties, Aldar Properties, Pantheon Development.
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