Question 1

Is Emaar Properties a reliable developer to buy from?

Accepted Answer

Emaar is Dubai's largest and most established master developer, founded in 1997 and publicly listed on the Dubai Financial Market since 2000 — the first Dubai property company to open its shares to foreign nationals. It reported AED 71.1 billion (US$19.4 billion) in property sales for full-year 2025, and a revenue backlog of AED 163.4 billion as of 31 March 2026. As with any developer, check a specific project's registration, escrow status and construction progress individually rather than relying on the company's overall scale alone.

Question 2

What is Emaar Properties best known for?

Accepted Answer

Downtown Dubai, revealed in 2003 and anchored by Burj Khalifa — the world's tallest building, opened in 2010 — and The Dubai Mall. Emaar is also behind several of Dubai's other major master communities, including Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Marina, Arabian Ranches, Emaar Beachfront and The Valley.

Question 3

Is Emaar Properties publicly listed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) has traded on the Dubai Financial Market since 2000, and its residential development arm, Emaar Development PJSC (DFM: EMAARDEV), trades separately. The company was founded in 1997 by Mohamed Alabbar.

Emaar Properties projects

Downtown Dubai & Burj Khalifa

Dubai Hills Estate & Dubai Creek Harbour