Emaar Properties is the biggest real estate developer in Dubai by the latest comparable residential transaction data. In Dubai's 2025 residential market, Emaar recorded 25,038 transactions and a 12.52% market share, ahead of DAMAC Properties and Binghatti.
Emaar Development reported AED 71.1 billion in property sales during 2025. Total property sales for the Emaar Group reached AED 80.4 billion.
Dubai's Biggest Real Estate Companies by Category
| Category | Company | Key point |
|---|---|---|
| Biggest developer by Dubai residential transaction volume | Emaar Properties | 25,038 transactions and a 12.52% market share in 2025 |
| Largest private developer in the UAE | DAMAC Properties | AED 36 billion in reported 2025 sales |
| Major Dubai real estate brokerage | Betterhomes | 250 staff, 25 offices across the Middle East and Asia, and a Dubai operating history dating to 1986 |
Why Emaar Properties Is Considered Dubai's Biggest Developer
Emaar's portfolio includes large residential communities and well-known Dubai landmarks, including:
- Downtown Dubai
- Dubai Marina
- Dubai Hills Estate
- Dubai Creek Harbour
- Emaar Beachfront
- The Valley
- The Oasis
- Burj Khalifa
- Dubai Mall
Emaar says it has delivered more than 125,600 residential units across Dubai and international markets since 2002. It also reports a land bank of approximately 618 million square feet across the UAE and other markets.
At 31 December 2025, Emaar reported a UAE development revenue backlog of AED 134.3 billion. That backlog represents contracted revenue from projects still to be delivered.
Is DAMAC Bigger Than Emaar?
No. Emaar recorded 25,038 Dubai residential transactions in 2025, compared with 21,336 for DAMAC.
DAMAC is still one of Dubai's leading developers and is commonly described as the largest private real estate developer in the UAE. The company reported AED 36 billion in sales during 2025. It also said it had delivered approximately 50,000 units, with more than 54,000 additional units under construction.
The difference is ownership structure. Emaar is publicly listed, while DAMAC is a private company.
What If You Mean the Biggest Real Estate Agency?
If you mean a brokerage rather than a developer, Betterhomes is one of Dubai's largest and longest-established agencies. Betterhomes describes itself as a UAE property services provider with 250 staff and 25 offices across the Middle East and Asia. Its Dubai operations date back to 1986.
A brokerage sells or rents properties from different developers. Emaar primarily develops and sells its own projects.
What Should Buyers Compare Before Buying?
Compare the specific project rather than choosing a developer based only on company size. Check its location, handover record, service charges, payment plan and resale demand before making a decision.