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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

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

Top communities by 2026 sales value

  1. Palm Jebel AliAED 7.6bn from 506 sales
  2. Palm JumeirahAED 1.4bn from 181 sales
  3. 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.

ProjectAreaStatusYear
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

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

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

KELT & CO PROPERTIES LLC RERA 39539 · Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Business Bay, JVC, JVT, Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, Bur Dubai, International City, JBR, DIFC, Dubai Hills, Dubai Islands, Palm Jebel Ali, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Al Furjan. Property Sales, Rentals, Investment Consulting, ROI Analysis, Property Valuation, Market Research, Luxury Properties, Off-plan Sales, Real Estate Consulting, Property Handover, Golden Visa, Property Management and Bank loan. Amber Homes Real Estate RERA 18690 · Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, DIFC, Dubai Hills, Palm Jebel Ali, Dubai Islands, City Walk, Bluewaters Island, Madinat Jumeirah Living, Dubai Creek Harbour, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Arabian Ranches, Emaar South, Dubai South Property Sales, Investment Consulting, ROI Analysis, Market Research, Luxury Properties, Off-plan Sales, Real Estate Consulting, Buyer Representation, Seller Representation, Private-Client Advisory, Portfolio Strategy, Resale Advisory, Developer Comparison Homesae RERA 55177 · Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Business Bay, JVC, Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, JBR, DIFC, Dubai Hills, Dubai Harbour, Emaar Beachfront, Sobha Hartland, Tilal Al Ghaf, Damac Hills, Arabian Ranches, Al Barari, Jumeirah Islands, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Palm Jebel Ali, Mohammed Bin Rashid City Property Sales, Investment Consulting, ROI Analysis, Market Research, Luxury Properties, Off-plan Sales, Real Estate Consulting, Branded residences, Golden Visa property advisory, Off-plan payment-plan structuring, International buyer representation Ebrahim Zamani Real Estate LLC RERA 45249 · Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Business Bay, JVC, JVT, Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, Bur Dubai, International City, JBR, DIFC, Dubai Hills, Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, Al Reem Island, Dubai Creek Harbour, Meydan, Dubai South, Dubai Islands, Al Marjan Island, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah Property Sales, Investment Consulting, ROI Analysis, Property Valuation, Luxury Properties, Off-plan Sales, Real Estate Consulting 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

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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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