Strong 2026 Momentum Positions Emaar for Continued Growth Following Record Year
MAR 04, 2026
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 4 March 2026: Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) reaffirmed the strength and resilience of its business fundamentals, supported by record 2025 results and a strong start to 2026, underscoring continued investor confidence in Dubai’s economic stability and growth trajectory.
Following a year of exceptional performance, Emaar continues to demonstrate stability, disciplined growth, and sustained market confidence, reinforcing the robustness of Dubai’s regulatory framework and capital markets environment.
In 2025, Emaar achieved its highest-ever property sales of AED 80.4 billion, alongside record revenue of AED 49.6 billion and net profit before tax of AED 25.7 billion. The company’s revenue backlog reached AED 155 billion as of 31 December 2025, providing strong visibility over future earnings and cash flows. Recurring income streams across malls, hospitality, leisure, entertainment, and commercial leasing accounted for 32 percent of total EBITDA, reflecting the strength of Emaar’s diversified and resilient operating model.
Supported by strong cash generation and consistent performance, the Board of Directors recommended maintaining dividends at 100 percent of share capital for 2025, reinforcing Emaar’s commitment to delivering sustainable value to its shareholders.
Emaar has carried this positive momentum into 2026. UAE property sales reached AED 17.2 billion in the first two months of the year, compared to AED 7.9 billion during the same period in 2025, representing an increase of 118 percent year-on-year.
Dubai’s clear regulatory environment, diversified economy, and proactive governance continue to reinforce investor confidence and long-term growth prospects. Emaar’s strong balance sheet, substantial land bank of approximately 618 million square feet, and healthy revenue backlog position the company to navigate evolving regional developments while maintaining disciplined expansion.
Mohamed Alabbar, Founder of Emaar, said: "Emaar’s performance reflects the strength of Dubai’s economic vision and the confidence investors place in its stability and long-term prospects. The city continues to demonstrate resilience, supported by effective leadership, sound regulation, and a dynamic business environment. Our focus remains on disciplined execution, operational excellence, and delivering sustainable value for our shareholders and customers."
All Emaar communities, malls, hospitality assets, and development projects continue to operate normally, supported by comprehensive business continuity planning and close coordination with relevant authorities. With diversified income streams, strong liquidity, and disciplined cost management, Emaar remains well-positioned to sustain growth and contribute to the continued strength and resilience of Dubai’s capital markets.
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About Emaar Properties
Emaar Properties PJSC, listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is a global property developer and provider of premium lifestyles, with a significant presence in the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. One of the world’s largest real estate companies, Emaar has a land bank of approximately 618 million sq. ft. in the UAE and key international markets.
With a proven track-record in delivery, Emaar has delivered over 125,600 residential units in Dubai and other global markets since 2002. Emaar has strong recurring revenue-generating assets with approximately 1.4 million sq. mtr. of leasing revenue-generating assets and 41 hotels and resorts with approximately 10,000 keys (includes owned as well as managed hotels). Today, around 26 percent of Emaar’s revenue is from its shopping malls, hospitality, leisure, entertainment, commercial leasing, and international businesses.
Burj Khalifa, a global icon, Dubai Mall, the world's most-visited retail and lifestyle destination, and Dubai Fountain, the world’s largest performing fountain, are among Emaar’s trophy destinations.
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