Property developer · Dubai

Nakheel

#4 of 92 ranked developers by DLD sales value, 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026 How the ranking works

Dubai government-owned master developer behind Palm Jumeirah and the ongoing Palm Jebel Ali and Dubai Islands projects. Merged into Dubai Holding in March 2024.

Master developerWaterfrontGovernment-backedLuxury

2026 sales (DLD data)

Ranked #4 of 92 developers by the value of sales registered with the Dubai Land Department, 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026, off-plan and ready homes combined.

AED 11.8bnSales value, 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026

1,171Sales, 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026

23%Off-plan share of value (34% of sales)

AED 3,345Median price per sq ft

Sales value: −44% on the same period of 2025.

Top projects by 2026 sales value

Palm Jebel Ali - The Beach and Coral Collection - Frond DAED 1.5bn from 41 sales
Palm Jebel Ali - The Beach and Coral Collection - Frond EAED 1.4bn from 36 sales
Palm Central Private Residences - Frond NAED 999m from 196 sales

Top communities by 2026 sales value

Palm Jebel AliAED 7.6bn from 506 sales
Palm JumeirahAED 1.4bn from 181 sales
Al FurjanAED 775m from 129 sales

Source: Dubai Land Department open data via Data Dubai (data.dubai). Analysis by Top Realtors; not endorsed by the Dubai Land Department or the Government of Dubai. DLD transactions dataset · How the ranking works

Key facts

Ownership: Dubai government-owned
Part of: Dubai Holding
Headquarters: Dubai, UAE
Website: nakheel.com
Units delivered: 12,097 (as of 2026)
Wikipedia: Nakheel Properties

Nakheel's main projects

Flagship and notable projects in Dubai, with their status where known.

Project	Area	Status	Year
Palm Jumeirah	Palm Jumeirah	Completed	–
Palm Jebel Ali	Jebel Ali	Under construction	–

Where Nakheel builds in Dubai

Palm Jumeirah Palm Jebel Ali Dubai Islands Jumeirah Islands International City

Recent launches

222 beachfront residences, Palm Jebel Ali · Palm Jebel Ali, launched 2026

Homes and payment plans

Property types: Apartments, Villas, Townhouses, Retail

Compare Nakheel

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RERA-licensed brokers active in Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, Dubai Islands and Jumeirah Islands

These brokers cover areas where Nakheel has projects. We don't track which brokers sell which developer's projects, so ask them directly.

Haus & Haus RERA 1941 · Arabian Ranches, Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Jumeirah Islands, Dubai Hills Estate, The Springs, The Meadows, Victory Heights, Green Community, Al Furjan, DIFC, Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR). Residential, Commercial, Property management, Off-plan, Financial assistance Luxury Property RERA 12328 · Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Hills Estate, Downtown Dubai, Al Barari, Emirates Hills, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Bluewaters Island, Jumeirah Islands, District One, Dubai Marina, Pearl Jumeirah. Residential, Luxury property, Off-plan BlackBrick Real Estate RERA 26387 · Al Barari, Arabian Ranches, Jumeirah Islands, Jumeirah Golf Estates, DAMAC Hills, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Hills Estate, The Springs, Dubai Marina. Residential, Property management, Off-plan, Financial assistance Metropolitan Premium Properties RERA 11899 · Bluewaters Island, Emaar Beachfront, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Dubai Hills Estate, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Dubai Creek Harbour, DAMAC Hills, Arabian Ranches, Dubai South, Palm Jebel Ali, Port de La Mer, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi. Residential, Commercial, Luxury property, Property management, Off-plan, Financial assistance Ellington Properties RERA N/A · Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Downtown Dubai, Mohammed Bin Rashid City (MBR City), Dubai Hills Estate, Emirates Hills, Dubai Islands, Meydan, Al Marjan Island (Ras Al Khaimah), Mina Rashid. Residential, Off-plan Casa Nostra RERA 11847 · Business Bay, Dubai Marina, Barsha Heights (TECOM), Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Jumeirah Islands, Discovery Gardens, Sheikh Zayed Road, Palm Jumeirah Residential, Commercial, Luxury property, Property management, Off-plan

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Nakheel build in Dubai?

Nakheel's Dubai projects are in Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, Dubai Islands, Jumeirah Islands and International City.

What are Nakheel's main projects?

Its main projects include Palm Jumeirah (completed) and Palm Jebel Ali (under construction).

How did Nakheel rank in 2026?

Nakheel is #4 of 92 ranked developers in our 2026 ranking of Dubai property developers, which is based on our analysis of Dubai Land Department open data. It recorded AED 11.8bn of DLD-registered sales from 1,171 transactions between 1 January and 25 September 2026. Year-on-year change in sales value: −44% on the same period of 2025. Off-plan homes made up 23% of the value and 34% of the sales.

Which Nakheel projects sold the most in 2026?

By value of DLD-registered sales between 1 January and 25 September 2026: Palm Jebel Ali - The Beach and Coral Collection - Frond D (AED 1.5bn from 41 sales), Palm Jebel Ali - The Beach and Coral Collection - Frond E (AED 1.4bn from 36 sales) and Palm Central Private Residences - Frond N (AED 999m from 196 sales).

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