Check the handover date
Every project has its own handover date and payment plan, written in the sale and purchase agreement. Read that clause before you reserve. Emaar is listed and publishes its results, so its record is easy to check.
Emaar: Projects, Prices and Handovers
Emaar is the Dubai developer behind Downtown Dubai, with Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall. Founded in 1997 and listed on the Dubai Financial Market, it builds whole communities. In 2026 so far Emaar has handed over 5,475 homes in Dubai (DXB Interact, to 15 October).
- Founded
- 1997
- Burj Khalifa, opened 2010
- 828 m
- Homes delivered since 2002
- 80,500+
- Handed over in Dubai, 2026
- 5,475
About
Emaar started in 1997 and builds whole neighbourhoods, where homes, parks, shops and hotels are planned together. Its best-known one is Downtown Dubai, home to Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, and The Dubai Mall.
- Government-backed29.73%owned by Dubai Holding (Gulf News, 13 May 2026)
- ListedDFMEmaar Properties and Emaar Development (EMAARDEV)
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Track record
Delivery track record
- Homes handed over in Dubai, 2026
- 5,475
- Homes delivered since 2002
- 80,500+
- Homes under development
- ~51,000
Dubai only, in 15 projects, 1 January to 15 October 2026. Source: DXB Interact, Developers Delivery 2026.
Emaar Development, UAE homes. Source: Emaar press release, 12 February 2026.
Emaar Development’s own figure, reported on 12 February 2026.
What to check before you buy
Know what government-backed means
Dubai Holding’s 29.73% tells you who owns Emaar. Your protection on an off-plan unit comes from the project’s registration and the escrow account that holds your instalments.
Plan for the entry ticket
Prices start at {from}, so Emaar suits larger budgets. Compare by price per square foot: new homes in Dubai Hills sold at a median $654 in 2025, in Downtown Dubai at $1,029 (all developers, DXB Interact).
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Emaar?
Emaar Properties is a listed company, so its shares trade on the Dubai Financial Market. Dubai Holding holds 29.73% after buying the Investment Corporation of Dubai’s 22.27% stake (Gulf News, 13 May 2026), and Dubai Holding is controlled by Dubai’s ruling family (Bloomberg, 12 May 2026). That is why we tag Emaar as government-backed. Emaar Development, the company that builds and sells Emaar homes in the UAE, trades on the same exchange as EMAARDEV.
Where does Emaar build?
In our catalogue, mostly in Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Hills Estate, Emaar South and Rashid Yachts and Marina. Emaar also builds in Downtown Dubai, Emaar Beachfront, Dubai Marina and Ras Al Khaimah.
What if my Emaar project is late?
The handover date for your unit is written in the sale and purchase agreement, and in Dubai your instalments sit in an escrow account tied to the project. Check the date, the clause on delays and the construction progress before you reserve. Our guide to off-plan risk shows what to look at and when.
Can I resell an Emaar property before handover?
In Dubai, off-plan resales happen every year, and the conditions differ by developer and project: how much you must have paid, which fees apply and how the transfer works. We confirm the rules for your project before you reserve. Read more in our guide to reselling off-plan property.
Does Emaar offer payment plans?
Emaar sells its off-plan projects with instalment plans, and the terms differ from project to project and from launch to launch. We confirm the current plan with the developer and give you the date of that confirmation. This is free for you. The off-plan guide explains how plans are built.
How many homes has Emaar handed over in 2026?
In Dubai, Emaar handed over 5,475 homes in 15 projects between 1 January and 15 October 2026 (DXB Interact, Developers Delivery 2026). This is the Dubai figure only.
How does Emaar compare with other developers?
Use our developer comparison to put Emaar next to DAMAC, Nakheel or Sobha: where they build, what they sell and what they have delivered. We can also compare specific projects for you.
