A report from fäm Properties shows Emaar has recorded the highest value in sales transactions to date this year at AED 30.6bn – 83.2% higher than DAMAC in second place at AED 16.7bn.
Emaar also sold the highest volume of properties in the AED 15m and above luxury sector, with 387 transactions worth AED 8.4bn, ahead of Omniyat with 212 deals amounting to AED 6.5bn.
In addition, the developer behind some of Dubai’s most famous landmarks has so far this year delivered the most projects (nine) and units (3,819) and currently has the biggest number of active projects under construction (150).
Data from DXBinteract shows that Azizi, which dominates the market for affordable properties below AED 2m, has had strong residential sales transactions so far this year. The top ten developers in overall sales volume have recorded a combined 36,808 transactions valued at AED 86.8bn.
“The fact that Dubai’s leading developers have been driving sales across both the luxury and affordable segments throughout the year is clear sign of market strength. This shows that demand is not concentrated in one area, and points to a healthy, diversified market with steady demand from both investors and end-users.”
Firas Al Msaddi, CEO, fäm Properties
In overall sales, Azizi led with 8,411 transactions ahead of DAMAC (6,387) and Emaar (5,550). The vast majority of Azizi’s sales – 8,053 worth AED 6.6bn – were in the affordable sector, ahead of Binghatti (4,268 – AED 4.5bn) and DAMAC (2,243 – AED 2.5bn).
DAMAC’s continued a high level of activity this year which places the company second in terms of projects (seven) and units (2,591) delivered, and in the number of active projects under construction (113). Meanwhile, Reportage has launched 16 projects, the most to date in 2026, and is also among the top ten developers in sales of properties below AED 2m (1,322) and overall sales (1,544).
